Careers – Catcote Academy

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23rd May 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Huge thanks to Marian, Monique, Richard and all the staff @Dutch Garden Centre for their ongoing support in offering our students invaluable work experience within the Garden Centre. We have enjoyed working with them for over five years and really appreciate the opportunities and support …

23rd May 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Big Bamboo Restaurant

A Sixth Form student from our red pathway, Maddy started her first shift @Big Bamboo Restaurant. Maddy embraced all tasks that were given to her with a cheerful ‘can do’ attitude! She prepared salads, made refreshments, kept the kitchen clean and tidy adhering to all …

23rd May 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

STEM Challenge

Students from Red KS3 have taken part in a STEM challenge this week using Lego. They have demonstrated their curiosity, critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students worked as a team and showed leadership throughout their tasks. Huge thank you to Chris Miller our ICT technician …

13th May 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Nissan Sunderland

Link classes have been taking part in visits to Nissan Sunderland over the past 2 weeks to take part in their plant tours. Students were shown around the site, visiting the press shop were tons of aluminum and steel coils are pressed into panels for …

10th May 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

East Durham College

On 10th May Class 13 Visited East Durham College Houghall Campus. They have been gathering donations for the animals. They then took them to the college’s animal care centre. Students had the opportunity to learn about the various careers in animal care and which course they …

29th April 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

J & B Recycling Assembly

Key Stage 3 & 4 students from our red pathway enjoyed an assembly that was delivered by Isobel, Marketing apprentice @J&B recycling. Students learnt about the variety of job roles in this sector and also learnt the importance of recycling and the impact that this …

23rd April 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Visit from Local Author

Local author R.T. Taylor spoke to the 6th form students about his new book and read extracts from the book. He also spoke to the students about what it is like being an author and jobs in the publishing industry. The students asked lots of …

27th March 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Malachy

Steps student Malachy was overjoyed with getting his Student of the Week certificate for S5 this week, for doing really well with his independent travel to his work placement to Mcdonald’s Restaurant, Marina Way, Hartlepool Great work Mal!

27th March 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Waterstones

6th Form students visited Waterstones Middlesbrough as part of their Functional Skills English qualification. Whilst being shown around, students learned about careers within the sector and even practiced maths skills when choosing and buying books of their own. Students had time to browse and look …

27th March 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Age UK

Our sixth form student Megan has gone from strength-to-strength on her work placement at Age UK, Hartlepool Shop. Megan has successfully undertaken SEVEN online courses, including Data Security, Safeguarding and Processing Stock and Sales. Megan has been working in the stock room and also helping …

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CATCOTE ACADEMY

We are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our students. Staff and trustees have high aspirations for our learners and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our students that focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement that will enhance the life opportunities for our young people as they move into the adult world. There is a happy and positive atmosphere in which students can fulfil their potential and grow in self-confidence with respect for the people and environment around them.