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2nd December 2024Careers, News by S Greig

Huge thanks to Dutch Garden Centre for their annual donation of a ‘real’ Christmas tree again this year! Sixth form students from our Brierton site enjoyed choosing and decorating the tree! It has really brightened up our College and got us all in the festive …

10th November 2023News by S Greig

Wintertide lantern Workshop

KS4 and KS5 creative arts students had the opportunity over the week to work with artist Adele Catchpole, commission by Bloomin Art, to create octopus lanterns ahead of the Wintertide Festival event. The octopus lanterns constructed by students will be carried as part of the …

3rd November 2023News by S Greig

Hartlepool art Gallery Exhibition visit

KS5 Creative arts students visited the Hartlepool Art Gallery to take part in Jonny Hannah’s artist workshop. His collection ‘Shipbuilders and Fisherfolk’ has been showcased worldwide and around the north east area, alongside creative workshops. The students loved creating illustrations inspired by the work of …

13th July 2023News by S Greig

The Biscuit Factory

KS4 Creative arts students visited The Biscuit Factory in Newcastle today. The Biscuit Factory was the host venue for the Arts Bytes competition in June. Three students were nominated for prizes with work exhibited along with other schools. They enjoyed exploring the contemporary art exhibits …

3rd July 2023News by S Greig

Elwick Grange Tall Ships Performance

Once again, the Catcote 6th form Spotlights media group did us proud! This time it was their “Tall ships” themed performance which was held last Thursday 29th of June at the Elwick Grange care home. Dressed as pirates the 5 students performed a set of 5 song to …

30th June 2023Careers, News by S Greig

Hartlepool Community Fire Station

Miss Ervine’s Y9 Enterprise group visited Hartlepool Community Fire Station. Students received a guided tour of the building, were allowed to sit in the fire engines, tried out the gym and even controlled the hose! Alongside this, students were encouraged to ask questions about careers …

26th June 2023News by S Greig

Mama Visit

Creative arts students visited the MIMA art gallery to explore a range of contemporary artists that showcase worldwide and around the Tees Valley area. They enjoyed walking around, speaking to curators and learning about the history of the building.

26th June 2023News by S Greig

Bloomin Art

Bloomin Art ‘Fish Annie’ Workshop KS3 and KS4 Creative arts students had the opportunity today to work with Bloomin Art to create fabric fish ahead of the tall ships event. The fish constructed by students will be handed out free to visitors by a performing …

19th June 2023Careers, News by S Greig

Franchise MD Jasper Maudsley

“6th form classes S3 and S4 enjoyed a visit to McDonalds at the Burn Road site. Franchise MD Jasper Maudsley spoke to the students about how he got started in the business 42 years ago and how he eventually worked his way up. Students then …

15th May 2023News by S Greig

Tall Ships – Creative Challenge

Students from across the trust have had the amazing opportunity to be involved in the creative and volunteer programme ahead of the Tall Ships event in July. They were given two challenges throughout the morning to develop their team building skills ready to participate in …

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