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Good Luck to all Year 6 pupils starting their…

We would like to wish all Year 6 pupils who have begun their SAT exams this week the very best of luck from everyone at Chase Terrace Academy!

As a special gesture of support, our pupils recently took part in a House competition to design Good Luck cards for local primary schools. Today, we proudly delivered those cards to wish you well in person! We know how hard you’ve worked in the lead-up to this moment, and we hope you feel proud of everything you’ve achieved. All anyone asks is that you give it your best effort – whatever happens, you should be incredibly proud.

If you’re joining us in September, we’re excited to welcome you to our school community soon. If your journey is taking you elsewhere, we wish you every success for the future.

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Attention Year 11 and Year 13 Pupils!

We’re now entering the second week of your GCSE and A-Level exams, and you’ve all been doing an amazing job! Keep up the great work by continuing to revise, attending your revision sessions, and making it to the pre-exam briefings on time.

Above is the timetable for this week’s exams. Make sure you know when and where your exams are, and don’t forget to bring everything you need.

Stay focused, stay positive, and don’t hesitate to ask for help if you need it. You’ve got this!

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In remembrance of VE Day

Today marks the 80th Anniversary of VE Day – Victory in Europe Day. We remember and honour the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all those who served and lived through World War II. As a school community, we will reflect on the importance of peace, unity, and the lessons of history that continue to shape our world today through a two-minute silence at 12pm.

Better Together ‘Meet the Team’ Drop-in

Following the success of our last ‘Better Together’ Coffee Morning, we’re excited to host another ‘Meet the Team’ session on Thursday 15th May, from 2:00pm to 3:30pm.

Based on your feedback, we’ve moved the session to the afternoon, and we hope this gives more of you the chance to attend. This informal gathering is a fantastic opportunity to connect with our staff, share your thoughts, and discuss the topics that matter most to you – all whilst enjoying a coffee and a piece of cake!

The session takes place during Mental Health Awareness Week, and with this year’s theme of ‘community’ aligning with our school values, it’s the perfect opportunity to welcome our parent community into school – because together, we can continue working towards the shared goal of supporting your child’s wellbeing and success.

Our Attendance Team will also be on hand to answer any questions and offer practical support to help your child attend school regularly and thrive.

We look forward to welcoming you and strengthening the important partnership between home and school.

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Join Our Team – Teacher of Geography

We are seeking a Teacher of Geography to join our team. This is a permanent, full-time position with an exciting opportunity for career progression.

For experienced candidates, an optional Head of KS3 Geography Progress & Intervention role is available (TLR 2.1), offering the chance to contribute to middle management with a key focus on KS3 development.

To find out more about this vacancy, please click here: https://chaseterraceacademy.co.uk/our-school/vacancies/

We look forward to hearing from you!

Life-Saving Skills for Year 8 pupils

Recently, our Year 8 pupils took part in ‘Stop The Bleed’ training, delivered as part of a wider campaign across local schools to equip young people with essential first-aid skills.

Sophie and Hayden are pictured here with Mike Robinson, Operations Manager at Citizen Aid, who led the session. Sophie shared, “The information from the Stop The Bleed training will help me if I ever need it. I learnt how to help someone in a life-threatening situation and would not have known what to do without it.”

We are incredibly grateful to Lichfield District Council for supporting such an important programme and helping empower our pupils with the knowledge to make a real difference in an emergency.

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Ski Trip Success!

Our pupils had a fantastic time on this year’s ski trip – from enjoying the slopes to getting stuck into the challenges for the evening quiz, it was a great week all round.

Mrs Scholes, trip leader, was really impressed with how well everyone skied and how much the pupils got involved.

A big thank you to all the staff who gave their time to make the trip such a success!

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Our new Summer Term PE Timetable is here!

Take a look below to see the summer term rotation of all the exciting PE clubs and activities running this summer term – a great chance for pupils to stay active, try something new, and have fun!

To see a full list of our extra-curricular provision, please click here.

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Attention Year 11 and Year 13 pupils!

Your GCSE and A-Level exams begin this week! It’s an important time, and we want to ensure you’re prepared and ready to do your best. Here’s a quick reminder of some key information:

Remember that morning exams start at 9:00am, so make sure you’re at school no later than 8:30am. For afternoon exams, please line up by 12:45pm. The full exam timetable is available on our school website under ‘Exams’.

Pupils must bring the right equipment to every exam. The equipment list has been communicated via a letter on the MyChildAtSchool app. Being well-prepared means you can focus entirely on answering the questions.

Don’t forget that we are also offering pre-exam briefings for most subjects. These 15-minute sessions are designed to provide key information, reminders, and reassurance before you sit your exams. These are not formal revision sessions, so don’t worry – they’re meant to help you feel more prepared and less stressed. Morning briefings will start at 8:30am, Please note, pupils arriving after 8.30am will not be admitted to the briefings. Afternoon briefings start at 12:30 pm.

Our staff will also continue to support you through guidance in lessons, Show My Homework, and after-school intervention sessions during the exam period.

We wish you all the very best for your exams! Stay calm, stay focused, and do your best  – you’ve got this!

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STEM Careers Talk

We were proud to welcome back alumni pupil Sophie Young, who spoke to our pupils about the exciting opportunities in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics). After completing her A-Levels here at CTA, Sophie pursued an Electrical Engineering apprenticeship with PPControl & Automation.

She shared her inspiring journey, highlighted key qualifications, and encouraged pupils to explore careers in STEM.

Mrs J Poppleton, Director of Careers, said: “It was a pleasure to welcome Sophie back to CTA. Her insight into STEM careers and commitment to encouraging more young people – especially girls – to consider these pathways was both relevant and inspiring for our pupils.”

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