--- title: "Celebrating Creativity with Our ELSA Students" url: "https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-12-15-celebrating-creativity-with-our-elsa-students" school: "St Michael’s Catholic Academy" --- Admissions Consultation BHCET schools in Stockton and Billingham [Click Here](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/governance/admissions-consultation) **Tel:** (01642) 870003 **Email:** enquiries@stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk # Celebrating Creativity with Our ELSA Students 15 December 2025 ![](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/images/news/IMG_0177.jpeg) At St. Michael’s Catholic Academy, we love to celebrate the hard work and achievements of our students and this week was no exception. As a special reward for their dedication during ELSA sessions, our students enjoyed a festive, hands-on activity that brought plenty of joy and creativity to the classroom. Under the guidance of Mrs Richardson and Mrs Mitchell, students made beautiful Christmas candles and decorated delightful gingerbread houses. These creations were not only fun to make but also a wonderful way to mark the end of a successful term. For those who may not know, ELSA (Emotional Literacy Support Assistant) is an intervention strategy designed to help students build resilience, manage emotions, and break down barriers through positive social activities. These sessions provide a safe space for students to develop confidence and emotional well-being, skills that are essential both inside and outside the classroom. The festive project was a perfect example of how ELSA combines creativity with emotional support, giving students the chance to express themselves while working together in a relaxed, enjoyable environment. A huge well done to all our ELSA students for their hard work this term and thank you to Mrs Richardson and Mrs Mitchell for making this celebration so special! [ Mighty Mussels Workshop: Students Dive into Seafood Education](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-12-11-mighty-mussels-workshop-students-dive-into-seafood-education) [Year 8 CyberStars Shine in CyberFirst Girls Competition ](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/news/2025-12-18-year-8-cyberstars-shine-in-cyberfirst-girls-competition) ![St Michael’s Catholic Academy](https://files.schudio.com/st-michael-s-catholic-academy-3/images/logo/Bishop_Hogarth_and_Hexham_Logo_new_(1).png) ### St Michael’s Catholic Academy Beamish Road Billingham Stockton-On-Tees TS23 3DX (01642) 870003 - [Office 365](https://outlook.office.com/bhcet.org.uk) - [BHCET Trust Website](https://bhcet.org.uk/) ### Social Media - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/stmichaelscatholicacademybillingham/) - [X](https://twitter.com/StMBillingham) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/stmichaelscatholicacademy/) ### Translation © Copyright 2025–2026 St Michael’s Catholic Academy School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://stmichaels.bhcet.org.uk/img/logo/light.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)