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Bitesize Bulletin

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

Changes to mobile phone procedure in school

We recently shared that the UK Government has confirmed that, under new legislation, all schools in England will be required by law to be mobile phone free during the school day. Evidence shows that a ‘not seen, not heard’ approach is not sufficient to create a genuinely phone-free environment. To support focused learning and promote the mental wellbeing of our students, it is essential that we minimise distractions and maintain clear expectations.

With this in mind, we will be introducing a new system to ensure students do not have access to their devices during the school day, whilst still allowing them to bring their phones for reassurance when travelling to and from school. During this half-term, each student will be issued with a lockable phone pouch, which will be assigned to them individually and must be kept safe.

Sixth form students will continue to be permitted to use their mobile phones and devices within the designated sixth form area, but not elsewhere in the main school building.

We are confident this approach will have a positive impact on our school community and support a calm, focused learning environment. We appreciate your continued support in reinforcing these expectations with your child and thank you for your cooperation as we introduce this important change to support their wellbeing.

Further information can be found in the letter sent via the MyChildAtSchool app.

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Week 5 of the exam season

Week 5 of the exam season
We are almost there! Please see below for the GCSE and A‑Level exams taking place this week.
Well done to all students for your continued hard work and determination – keep going!

Celebrating our staff!

We are proud to celebrate three colleagues recognised in the John Taylor MAT ‘Cheers for Peers’ awards for demonstrating the Trust values of Restlessness and Curiosity.

A special congratulations to Mr Lloyd, our first ever Values Champion. He has made a significant impact by securing Beacon School status for CTA through University College London, placing us among just 15 schools nationally recognised for excellence in Holocaust education. This achievement also brought the Quality Mark in Teaching Excellence, highlighting consistently outstanding practice.

We also celebrate Miss Blackham and Mrs Stretton, both nominated for going above and beyond in their roles. Miss Blackham was recognised for her dedication to our school production Into the Woods Jr, including running a costume club and giving her own time to support students, alongside her work supporting trainee teachers across the Trust.

Mrs Stretton was nominated for her relentless drive to understand the lived experience of neurodiverse pupils and find the right adjustments that make a real difference. She is constantly reading, researching and asking thoughtful questions – often in her own time – to ensure the latest insights are applied in our setting.

A fantastic achievement – well done to all three!

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Could you be the next winner of the £25,000…

It’s been an exciting start to 2026! We’ve already seen FOUR lucky Your School Lottery players win the £25,000 jackpot – could you be next?

Every ticket sold helps support our school while giving you the chance to win fantastic cash prizes each week.

By supporting our school lottery, you’re automatically entered into every draw. Want even more chances to win? You can easily add extra tickets to your account at any time: More tickets = more chances to win!

Join (or add more tickets) here: https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/chase-terrace-academy

Thank you for your continued support of our school community – and good luck in this week’s draw!

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Athletics Championship Success! 

Our Year 7, 8 and 9 students competed at the Athletics Championships yesterday at Aldersley Stadium – and what an incredible effort it was!

Every student gave their all, demonstrating determination, resilience and excellent sportsmanship throughout the day. We are extremely proud of how they represented our school both on and off the track.

Well done to everyone involved!

It’s Feel Good Friday! 

Today, Miss Devereux met with Hugo, who recently competed at the British Master Kids 2026 at Mildenhall MX over three days. Racing in the 85cc small wheel group, Hugo delivered an outstanding performance – achieving the hole shot in his first race (leading out of the very first corner after the start) and finishing with results of 3rd, 3rd, 1st, 1st, and 2nd.

With his impressive consistency and determination, Hugo secured 1st place overall – an incredible achievement!

We are so proud of you, Hugo – congratulations!

French pen-pal update!

We are delighted to hear from our partner school, Notre-Dame de Bellegarde in France, who got in touch over the break to let us know they have received the pen-pal letters from our students. This exchange is a fantastic opportunity for students in both countries to develop their communication skills, deepen their cultural understanding and build confidence in language learning. We hope they enjoy reading them and look forward to receiving their responses soon.

It’s Thankful Thursday!

We have so much to celebrate this week! Miss Devereux recently met with Ash and Emily, who have both achieved the prestigious Platinum Award with Scout Explorers. This is a remarkable accomplishment, requiring dedication, leadership, and the successful completion of a wide range of challenges, including leading activities and demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.

We are equally proud of sibling duo Isabella and Max, who train in mixed martial arts. Both recently competed at the European Championships at the Barnsley Metrodome, with Max securing a gold medal and Isabella earning bronze. They are now looking ahead with excitement as they prepare for future World Championship competitions.

Well done to all of our students – we are extremely proud of your dedication and achievements!

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Thank you!

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

If you’d like to support our school and be in with a chance of winning, you can join our school lottery for just £1 a week here: https://shorturl.at/agTmQ

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

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