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It’s Thankful Thursday!

This week, Miss Devereux has been celebrating our pupils’ amazing achievements. She met with Gethin, Year 7, who represented our school by laying our poppy wreath at the Burntwood Memorial during Remembrance Day. Gethin was also nominated for his dedication to Burntwood Rugby Club, showing fantastic tenacity and respect on and off the field.

Miss Devereux also met with Tommy and Lola, who excel in car racing and recently won a trophy for their excellent progress. It’s always wonderful to hear about the unusual and interesting things our students are up to outside of school – car racing is certainly an exciting hobby, and we love seeing the dedication and skill our pupils show in their passions!

At Chase Terrace Academy, we love celebrating achievements that reflect our school values of Respect, Community, Tenacity, and Aspiration – whether in school or beyond. If your child has excelled in sports, the arts, community service, or any other area, we want to hear about it! You can nominate your child for recognition by completing our nomination form: https://tinyurl.com/2ed463ep

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The importance of regular school attendance

At Chase Terrace Academy, we are committed to academic excellence and the well-being of our pupils. We want to take a moment to highlight the vital role that regular school attendance plays in your child’s education and personal development.

According to the Department for Education, pupils in England currently have an overall attendance rate of around 93.2%, meaning more than 1 in 10 pupils miss a significant number of sessions each year (‘Working together to improve school attendance’, 2024).

Regular attendance is not just a priority for our school – it’s a national focus, as every day in school helps build knowledge, resilience, and relationships that support lifelong success.

There are many ways we can support your child in attending regularly – please don’t hesitate to contact us at attendance@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk if you need advice or assistance.

Lichfield Science and Engineering Society Award

We are delighted to celebrate one of our former pupils, Gabriella, who has been awarded the Lichfield Science and Engineering Society Award!

Gabriella was nominated by our Science Department in recognition of her outstanding performance in her recent A-Level examinations. She recently returned to school to receive her award of £50 and a certificate, presented by Jenny Arthur, Education Officer for the LSES. Gabriella is now pursuing Biochemistry with Neuroscience at Keele University.

Ms N Mason, Headteacher, commented, “It is always a pleasure to welcome our former pupils back. Gabriella is truly deserving of this award, and it has been wonderful to hear how much she is enjoying her university studies. We wish her every success as she continues her academic journey.”

Congratulations, Gabriella! We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to seeing all that you accomplish.

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Your future starts here!

Submit your Sixth Form application online by Monday 1st December via our school website and take the next step towards your goals!

Explore our 2026 – 2027 prospectus and guidance online for full details on courses, entry requirements, and support to help you make an informed decision: https://chaseterraceacademy.co.uk/sixth-form/sixth-form-admissions-information/

We warmly welcome external applicants and encourage you to book a tour of our Sixth Form. Whether you are continuing your studies with us or joining from another school, Chase Terrace Academy Sixth Form offers a friendly, inclusive, and opportunity-rich environment to help you succeed.

For guidance, support, or to book a tour, contact Mrs Graham at k.graham@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk.

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Year 12 Forensics Experience at Staffordshire University

Our Year 12 students recently took part in a forensics experience at Staffordshire University. This involved a crime scene investigation where students were given roles including photographic or sketching the crime scene, numbering significant evidence and using UV light to detect hidden evidence which could pose as bodily fluids.

They also had the opportunity to use the digital forensic ‘XAMN’ software, used by police forces today. This allowed students to understand how to use this to uncover significant evidence within a smartphone by analysing pictures, messages and contacts within someone’s mobile phone.

Finally, students visited a forensics analysis laboratory, testing substances and looking to identify different types of drugs with mixing agents by looking at how the colours change when mixed with certain substances.

This opportunity not only allowed students to learn more about pathways into forensics but also gave them a chance to ask career related questions to the specialists that ran these sessions at the university.

The university also praised our students for being very selective and mindful when uncovering evidence in the crime scene – we are very proud!

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JTMAT Christmas Card Competition

We are so proud of our pupils for submitting their wonderful entries for the JTMAT Christmas Card Competition! All schools across the Trust were challenged to design a festive Christmas card, with the overall winning design being made into the official JTMAT Christmas Card this year.

Within our school, we also ran this as a House Competition, with first, second and third places awarded with house points in each year group. We are thrilled to share that we received over 200 entries! The creativity and effort shown by our pupils have been incredible, and choosing our finalists was no easy task. Our shortlisted entries have now been sent to the Trust, and we can’t wait to hear the final results soon.

Well done to everyone who took part – you’ve made us very proud!

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Remembrance 2025

As part of our Remembrance commemorations, Miss Lindsey, Head of the House System, led assemblies highlighting the importance of remembrance, gratitude, and respect for those who have served our country. Pupils learned about the armistice and the theme of ‘service not self’.

Our Sixth Form students also led a “Thank You” campaign, inviting pupils and staff to write a message on a poppy. These are now beautifully displayed outside our dining hall. Poppies were also available in exchange for a small donation.

We are proud of Gethin, Year 7, who represented our school by laying a wreath at the Burntwood Memorial this weekend. Pupils in uniformed groups were also invited to wear their uniforms today to mark Remembrance Day.

The whole school observed a two-minute silence, led by Mr Cain, Deputy Headteacher, accompanied by ‘The Last Post’.

As a school community, we remember those who sacrificed their tomorrow for our today, and those who continue to serve. We are proud of the respect shown by all our pupils during this meaningful moment and reflected with gratitude on the importance of these sacrifices.

We will remember.

Year 8 and 9 Netball success!

We are exceptionally proud of our Year 8 and Year 9 netball teams, who both represented the school in their recent fixtures against Cannock Chase High School. Each team demonstrated outstanding teamwork, determination, and sportsmanship throughout their matches.

Well done to all pupils involved!

Remembrance Through History JTMAT Challenge

We are incredibly proud of our GCSE and A-Level historians who recently visited the National Memorial Arboretum as part of the ‘Remembrance Through History JTMAT Challenge’.

During the visit, our pupils explored the arboretum, paid their respects ahead of Remembrance Day, and learned about the personal stories of individuals who earned Victoria Crosses and other significant honours. As part of the competition, they will now use their research of a memorial of their choice to prepare a presentation to compete against other secondary schools in the trust.

The final competition will take place in December in front of our Trust CEO, Mike Donoghue. We wish all our pupils the very best of luck!

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Can you create a world of imagination for our…

Did you know that pupils who have access to a variety of books are twice as likely to develop a lifelong love of reading? At Chase Terrace Academy, we are proud to have a well-stocked library, but we want to do even more.

We’re looking to add new sets of books to inspire our students, spark their imaginations, and support their learning – and we need your help!

We are asking local businesses and families to help make this possible. Your donation could bring new adventures, ideas, and stories to our students – and help them step into worlds beyond their imagination.

To make a donation or find out more, please contact office@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk

Together, we can give our students the gift of reading – and a love of learning that will last a lifetime. Thank you for your support.

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