Law and politics students were given the opportunity to meet their local MP, Jill Mortimer, during a recent visit to Hartlepool Sixth Form. The Conservative MP, who became the first woman elected for Hartlepool in May’s by-election, was invited onto campus to meet learners and staff, and find out more about the sixth form’s success as one of the top-ranked in … Continued
Hartlepool Sixth Form lecturer Chris Jeffrey has been nominated for the 2021 BAFTA Young Games Designer Mentor Award by the students he has inspired. The Award is presented to educators whose passion and dedication has motivated learners through games development and design, especially engaging those who may not have considered a career within the industry. As well as bringing games design to life in the classroom, Chris has also … Continued
Some of the North East’s most successful women from across business, marketing, entertainment, law and education will mentor Hartlepool Sixth Form students as part of an exciting new partnership. Year 12 students from a range of A-Level and vocational subjects have joined the Girls Network programme, which aims to break down barriers to give girls greater access to opportunities whilst challenging stereotypes … Continued
Film studies students from Hartlepool Sixth Form were given the opportunity to learn from renowned film makers at the Aesthetica Short Film Festival. Attending screenings from graduates and professionals around York, the group also engaged in workshops designed to motivate and inspire them into exploring the rich and diverse range of storytelling opportunities available. The … Continued
Hartlepool Sixth Form performance students organised a charity concert in Stockton to raise vital funds for the Teenage Cancer Trust. Taking place at the stunning Georgian Theatre, March’s sold-out gig featured local bands including Ocean Floor, Giraffes, Lilly Road, Fori Tega and Marines among others. The students, Phoebe Kirkham, Grace Gardner, Nicholas White, Alfie Bingham and Sam Phillips, regularly communicated with the venue, booked the bands, managed finance, arranged transport and marketed the event, as … Continued
Media and Creative Media students at Hartlepool Sixth Form got the chance to broadcast their own radio show as part of Spark FM’s 10th birthday celebrations. To mark the impressive anniversary, the University of Sunderland student station took radio ‘on the road’ to a number of schools and colleges across the North East. As part of the work shop, sixth form … Continued
Hartlepool Sixth Form student Chloe Roberts is hoping to be crowned Miss Teen Great Britain later this year. Chloe, who is studying Health & Social Care, has made it to the grand final of the prestigious competition after being named Miss Teen Hartlepool. The 17-year-old is using her platform to raise awareness of mental health issues and suicide prevention, two issues … Continued
Hartlepool Sixth Form recently hosted its first virtual awards ceremony to celebrate the hard work of its students and teaching staff. Wanting to end the term on a positive note following the suspension of face-to-face learning due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the sixth form’s senior staff decided to take the Easter Value Awards online to an audience of … Continued
A former Hartlepool Sixth Form student has joined the army of key workers in the fight against COVID-19. Annie Hamilton, who studied A-Levels in English and sociology, is working as a care assistant over the summer to help the elderly and vulnerable. In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the teenager wanted to step up for her local community and is giving up her spare time to wash clothes and bedding, collect medical supplies and … Continued
