The STEPs students had a visit today from Dave Hunter (Project Manager)  Poolie Time emporium. He explained about the different services Poolie Exchange had to offer to the people of Hartlepool, and how STEPs could work in partnership with them. Our young people are going 
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Trashion Show goes to the ECOuture Fashion Show! Five students from Catcote Academy and Sixth form were invited to take part in The Festival of Thrift’s 10th anniversary this weekend. Students took to the catwalk wearing a collection of eight Trashion Show outfits that students 
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Our sixth form students have began their work experience placements this week. Malachy enjoyed his placement at Catcote Metro, he worked really hard, displaying core skills such as communication and problem solving skills. He carried out a wide range of duties including serving customers, operating 
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Our pathway to independent living and employment The STEPS programme previously worked with Marco Polos restaurant  last academic year, completing a four week programme. The students learned and experienced valuable, transferrable skills during this period and thoroughly enjoyed learning about hospitality. The owners Fred and 
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Creative arts students visited ‘GAIA’ by Luke Jerram at the Hartlepool Town Hall Theatre. The students sat and watched in amazement, listening to sounds that supported the mood of the art installation. Students used their learnt photography skills to take these amazing images. Students are 
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Over the past 4 weeks Catcote Sixth form Creative Arts and Digital media students have collaborated to recreate ‘Queen’s One Vision’ original Video. The students behind the scenes have worked together to find suitable filming locations, produce background artworks, making props and sourcing original wardrobe 
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Good news story – Paid Employment!!! Kenny Roland has been working as an official volunteer at Hartfield’s Retirement Village since restrictions were lifted following COVID lockdown. Keeny has shown such determination and consistency they have offered him permanent paid employment beginning in September once Kenny 
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Great visit today from Angela Read collage artist. Students enjoyed listening to Angela’s journey as an established artist and her passion for taking it forward as a new career. Angela worked alongside students bringing their designs to life ready for next week’s annual ‘Trashion show’. 
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Niamh from Morrisons has been very supportive of our Parents & Friends of Catcote Charity donating a fantastic hamper for our big big raffle !!! Morrisons are also donating juice, cups and some beer for our Summer Fair on Saturday July 16th 11am – 2pm. Thank 
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Catcote Academy students from all pathways explored the process of recycled paper. Local community company ‘Bloomin Art’ in association with ‘Festival of Thrift’ wowed students with their art trike. Students created their own paper from a suitcase using old paper waste. The visit raised awareness 
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