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It’s Feel Good Friday!

Today’s Feel Good Friday celebrations recognised some truly outstanding students.

A special congratulations goes to three students who were nominated by prospective families following our recent Open Evening. Families praised their exceptional manners, confidence in showing visitors around the school, and the thoughtful way they answered questions throughout the evening. A huge well done to these students, and thank you to the families who took the time to share their feedback.

Miss Devereux also met with Sophie, who was nominated for her role in a recent performance of Hadestown; Connie, who was recognised for supporting a friend in need this week, acting quickly and responsibly to help; and Poppy, who was celebrated for her support with the extra-curricular stall at Open Evening, helping to showcase the wide range of opportunities available to our students.

We are incredibly proud of all of our students for demonstrating the values that make our school community so special.

As we break for half term, we wish all of our families a safe, restful and happy holiday. We look forward to welcoming everyone back and continuing to celebrate our students’ successes very soon.

Inspiring careers in Sport!

We were delighted to welcome back former student Craig, who recently spoke to our students about the wide range of career opportunities within the sports industry.

After leaving our Sixth Form, Craig achieved a first-class degree in Sport and Exercise Science and recently completed a PhD in Biomechanics. He now works as a Course Coordinator at YMCA FTA Academy Cannock, alongside roles as a Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer and Les Mills Instructor.

Thank you, Craig, for sharing your journey and inspiring our students to pursue their ambitions in sport!

Exploring futures in Sport

This week, our Year 12 and 13 Sport students attended the School Sports Discovery Day at the University of Wolverhampton’s Walsall Campus.

Students enjoyed an interactive and engaging day, taking part in workshops focused on Careers in Sport, Sport and Exercise Science, and Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation. They also had the opportunity to hear from university lecturers about the courses available, as well as a special talk from former professional footballer Kerys Harrop.

The experience provided valuable insight into the many opportunities within the sport sector and helped students explore potential future pathways.

Year 11 Rewards Breakfast

As part of this half-term’s Head of Year Rewards, a group of our Year 11 students enjoyed a special hot chocolate and breakfast with Mr Brotherton and Mrs Weaving.

Year 11 have made a fantastic start to their final GCSE year, and this was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate their hard work, commitment and achievements so far.

We wish all of our Year 11 students a restful half-term break and look forward to welcoming them back refreshed and ready for their trial exams, which begin on 9^th November. Good luck, Year 11!

Head of Year Rewards Fun!

This week, students in Years 7-10 took part in their Head of Year Rewards, enjoying some time on the inflatables as a reward for their fantastic start to the school year.

We are incredibly proud of how well our students have settled into the year, and our Year 7 students in particular have adapted brilliantly to secondary school life.

Take a look at the photos below to see our Year 7 students having fun and celebrating their achievements!

Thank you for joining us!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Empowering Families Evening last night. It was wonderful to see so many students and families meeting with local organisations and services offering support, advice, opportunities and activities for young people and their families.

We are incredibly grateful to all of the providers who gave their time to support our community and to the families who attended and engaged with the event. Together, we can help ensure our young people have access to the guidance, support and opportunities they need to thrive.

Take a look at the reel below to see some of our fantastic providers waving hello!

Year 6 families – have you applied yet?

The deadline to apply for your child’s secondary school place through the Staffordshire County Council admissions portal is 31st October.

At Chase Terrace Academy, we are proud to offer much more than academic success. Alongside high-quality teaching and learning, we are committed to helping every student grow in confidence, develop new skills, discover their interests, and take advantage of a wide range of enrichment opportunities that prepare them for life beyond the classroom.

Choosing a secondary school is one of the most important decisions you will make for your child. If you are looking for a school where students are supported to thrive academically, personally and socially, we encourage you to make Chase Terrace Academy your first choice. Apply now via: https://ems.staffordshire.gov.uk/CitizenPortal/en

If you have any questions, please contact us at office@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk and our team will be happy to help.

A brilliant win for our year 7 football team!

We are incredibly proud of our Year 7 football team, who secured a hard-earned 3-2 victory in their third game of the season. Despite some truly challenging weather conditions, the team showed fantastic determination, resilience and teamwork throughout the match, never giving up and working together brilliantly to earn the win.

Mrs Scholes and Miss Grave were so impressed by the students’ positive attitude and perseverance that they treated the team to a well-deserved hot chocolate this morning.

Well done to all involved on a fantastic performance and a great result!

Food Parcels Available!

To lend a helping hand over the half-term break, food parcels from our CATCH Hub will be available for collection from our school reception between 9:00am and 3:30pm on Friday (23rd October) this week.

No appointment is needed – just pop in!

Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening!

You’ve already built your story at Chase Terrace Academy. Now it’s time to discover where it could take you next. Whether your goals include university, apprenticeships, or launching a successful career, Chase Terrace Academy Sixth Form offers the high-quality teaching, personalised support and opportunities you need to thrive.

Join us on Wednesday 4^th November, from 4:30pmto discover what life is really like as a Sixth Form student at Chase Terrace Academy. Explore our wide range of academic and applied courses, meet our staff and current students, and find out how our personalised approach helps young people achieve their ambitions and prepare for their future.

Guests are welcome to arrive from 4:30pm for our first presentation in the Auditorium at 4:45pm, with subject areas opening from 5:15pm. A second presentation will take place at 6:00pm for those unable to attend earlier, and subject staff will be available until 7:00pm.

Your future starts with the choices you make today. Take the first step towards achieving your ambitions and join us on 4^th November. We look forward to welcoming you and your family.