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It’s Feel Good Friday!

Today, Ms Mason and Mr Newman had the pleasure of meeting some truly inspiring fundraising superstars.

Cameron and his younger brother undertook an incredible challenge during the final week of the summer holidays, walking 32 miles over three days from Burntwood to Pride Park Stadium in memory of their dad, a lifelong Derby County fan who sadly passed away at the end of 2024. Through their determination and resilience, they have raised over £1,500 for the Intensive Care Unit at Burton Hospital. Their achievement is a wonderful tribute to their dad and a testament to their strength, courage and kindness, and we are very proud of both of them.

Ella was recognised for her outstanding support of the Little Princess Trust. Over the summer holidays, she made the selfless decision to donate 13 inches of her hair to help provide wigs for children experiencing hair loss. Alongside this, she raised an incredible £884 through her fundraising efforts. Ella went above and beyond by creating handmade gifts in her own time to thank those who supported her. Her kindness, generosity, determination and willingness to use her own time and something very personal to her to help others is incredibly inspiring and something she should be very proud of.

We are incredibly proud of Cameron, his brother and Ella for showing such kindness, resilience and community spirit. They are wonderful role models, and their efforts remind us all of the positive impact that compassion and determination can have on others.

Thinking of Joining CTA? Hear What Our Year 7s…

Our Year 7 students have made a fantastic start to the school year! Today, we asked them what they enjoy most about CTA and what advice they would give to students who are thinking about joining us next September.

Take a look below to hear some of their answers and find out what makes CTA such a welcoming and exciting place to learn.

If you are considering becoming part of our school community, we’d love to welcome you to our Open Evening on Thursday 8th October 2026, from 5pm to 7pm. It’s a great opportunity to look around the school, meet our staff and students, and discover everything CTA has to offer. Find out more here: https://chaseterraceacademy.co.uk/our-school/open-evening/

We look forward to meeting you!

It’s Thankful Thursday!

Today, Miss Devereux met with Maisie, who was recently invited to audition for Britain’s Got Talent. Although this time it wasn’t meant to be, we are incredibly proud of her for travelling to London and performing in front of the show’s producers. Even better, she received nothing but positive feedback about her singing!

Well done, Maisie. Your talent, courage and determination are an inspiration, and we can’t wait to see what you achieve next.

Has your child demonstrated one of our school values or achieved something amazing outside of school? We’d love to celebrate them too! Nominate them for a Thankful Thursday or Feel Good Friday feature by completing the form below: https://forms.office.com/e/hepQhf7YNe

Roald Dahl Day Celebrations!

To celebrate Roald Dahl Day, our school library hosted a fun-filled ‘Gobblefunk’ Competition, challenging students to decipher the wonderfully quirky words used by the BFG and match them to their meanings. All entrants were then entered into a prize draw to win a fantastic collection of Roald Dahl books!

The excitement didn’t end there! Each Year 7 Personal Development tutor secretly placed a golden ticket under a random seat, and the lucky winners were invited to the library to collect a special prize.

A huge thank you to everyone who took part and helped make the day such a success. We hope you had a gloriumptious time!

Open Evening | Thursday 8th October | 5:00pm –…

We know that choosing the right secondary school is one of the most important decisions for your child’s future. Join us at our Open Evening and discover why our school is a place where your child can achieve, thrive and succeed.

Throughout the evening, families will have the opportunity to:

· Tour our learning environment

· Explore specialist facilities and unique learning spaces

· Enjoy interactive activities and subject demonstrations

· Meet teachers, students and members of our leadership team

· Learn about the opportunities that enrich student life

Our Senior Leadership Team will deliver a presentation during the evening, providing an insight into The CTA Way and how our commitment to high expectations, exceptional support and ambitious opportunities helps every student reach their full potential. Staff will be available throughout the evening to answer questions and discuss how we prepare young people for success in school and beyond.

Whether your child is already excited about their next step or you’re just beginning to explore your options, we invite you to come and see first-hand what makes our school such a great choice for local families.

No booking required. Doors open from 5pm. More information can be found on our school website: https://tinyurl.com/2hdpwaf9

Thank You!

A massive thank you to Mr L Davies, who generously donated the winnings from their lottery win this weekend!  This contribution will go towards our School Improvement Fund, helping us continue to enhance the learning environment for our students.

Did you know? Our School Lottery offers a guaranteed weekly cash prize in addition to a chance to win a £25,000 Jackpot every week in a national draw!  So far in 2026, there have been 7 Jackpot Winners, each collecting £25k!

The Lottery open to anyone aged 18 yrs +, including family, friends and the local community. 

Please spread the word or sign up here: https://shorturl.at/agTmQ

Every ticket makes a difference – thank you for your support!

Bitesize Bulletin – week commencing 7th September

Take a look at this week’s Bitesize Bulletin for key notices and important updates for the week ahead!

Celebrating our students!

We loved celebrating our first Thankful Thursday and Feel Good Friday of the academic year last week, recognising the fantastic achievements of our students.

Miss Gleeson met with Evelyn, who recently competed in a hybrid fitness race alongside her mum and was invited to the Hyrox Youngstars Community Day in London to train with elite athletes. We wish them both the very best of luck in their upcoming race in Derby! Olivia was celebrated for performing at the Garrick Theatre with her dance group and completing her first solo singing performances with CWAGMS, showing great courage and confidence.

Fleur was recognised for securing a prestigious football scholarship placement in America following her time in Sixth Form, while Mason, Luis and Joey were praised for their exceptional summer learning. A special congratulations goes to Mason for completing a Young Football Leaders qualification and gaining coaching experience at a local football camp during the summer break.

We would also like to recognise Alfie and Caleb, who demonstrated our school value of community in an outstanding way. After finding a young girl in distress, they offered support and reassurance, staying with her and ensuring her safety until help arrived. Their kindness, compassion and maturity are a credit to our school and reflect the values we strive to uphold every day.

Well done to all our students. We are incredibly proud of your achievements and look forward to celebrating many more successes this year!

Considering your child’s next step in education?

Come and discover what makes our school so special! With our upcoming Open Evening taking place on Thursday 8th October, from 5pm to 7pm, we wanted to share some feedback from the people who know our school best… our parents and carers.

We know our school is a fantastic place to learn, grow and succeed, and we are committed to providing the very best opportunities for every student. But don’t just take our word for it.

The comments you’ll see below come directly from our parent and carer community through our anonymous surveys. Their feedback highlights the positive experiences their children have had, from achieving academic success to developing confidence, friendships and the personal skills they need to thrive.

Take a look at what our families have to say and discover why our school could be the perfect place for your child to grow both academically and personally.

Supporting wellbeing across our school

We are incredibly proud of our Wellbeing Ambassadors, who received their official badges this week!

After completing five training sessions with the NHS Mental Health Support Team over the summer, they are now ready to champion wellbeing across our school community. We look forward to seeing them raise awareness and support positive mental health throughout the academic year!