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6th July 2019Careers by Kris Middleton

Careers @ Hartlepool – The Big Event 2019

If you are leaving school next summer or are not currently in education, employment or training, drop into our Hartlepool Borough Council’s annual careers event for information and advice on jobs, training and further education. Parents and Carers are welcome too. Simply turn up on …

12th June 2019Careers by S Greig

World Skill Catering Competition Winners

Today, winners of regional Inclusive Skills WorldSkills UK competitions from Catcote Sixth Form visited East Durham College, Peterlee to celebrate success at a well-deserved awards ceremony. They joined students from winning 6th Form colleges from around the region at the Regional Skills Awards! We had students take first …

12th June 2019Careers by S Greig

Inclusive Skills Catering competition

Students from Catcote Academy, Official New College Durham and The Oaks Secondary School all competed in a WorldSkills UK, Inclusive Skills Catering competition on Tuesday. Lyndsay Stevens from Cafe One77 Families First – North East came to judge and commented that the standard from every competitor was exceptionally high. (I’m sure …

12th June 2019Careers by S Greig

Inspire 2 Learn

Students from our 6th Form went to Inspire 2 Learn in Middlesbrough today to take part in a functional maths task based on the construction of a railway line. Students discussed what makes good teamwork and had to ensure they used all of these attributes within the …

22nd March 2019Careers by S Greig

Womens International Day

8th March 2019, a group of students from Catcote Sixth Form, were asked to present to 300 people for Women’s International day. They spoke about their hopes and dreams for their future careers and aspirations for the future. The event was organised by Unison and …

22nd March 2019Careers by S Greig

Inclusive Skills Competition

Today, six of our Sixth Form students competed in a ‘Healthy Eating’ WorldSkills UK Inclusive Skills competition at East Durham College. They competed with students from other colleges in the area. The task was to create two healthy meals from ingredients provided. Students also had to demonstrate that …

22nd March 2019Careers by S Greig

National Careers Week – Mock Interviews

Sixth Formers take part in Mock Interviews! As part of National Careers Week, Students from Catcote Sixth Form took part in a ‘mock interview’to prepare them for the world of work. They had the opportunity to speak to employers from various sectors. Big thanks to North …

22nd March 2019Careers by S Greig

6th Form Student – first day at work placement

Abbie really enjoyed her first day on her work placement at the extra mile shop which is run by the marvellous charity Miles for Men. She carried out a wide range of duties, including sorting clothes and dealing with customers. Thanks to all the lovely volunteers for making …

6th January 2019Careers by catcote

Walking Football Coaching Hartlepool Borough Council Sports Development Department

Brandon and James volunteer at Brierton Sports Centre, through Hartlepool Borough Council’s Sports Development Volunteering Programme. They carry out a wide and varied range of duties including setting up equipment, keeping time and refereeing. They also enjoy participating in a game of Walking football with …

6th January 2019Careers by catcote

Community partnership – Kirkley Lodge Care Home Lindisfarne Care Home

Students from Catcote 6th Form have recently had a visit to Kirkley Lodge residential care home in Middlesbrough. Students enjoyed speaking to the residents about their lives and interests and found out lots of information 1st hand about the Second World war. On 25th February …

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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.