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This week, Miss J Devereux congratulated Ellie, who has secured the lead role of Charlie in the upcoming production of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory at Sutton Town Hall this March. Break a leg, Ellie—we can’t wait to see you shine!
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Recently, our pupils took part in a workshop led by Box House Theatre, exploring the page-to-stage process of bringing Mark Wheeller’s Pandemexplosion to life!
The pupils explored the creative journey from script to performance, learning how to transform the words of the play into stage action. This is all in preparation for the highly anticipated Pandemexplosion premiere this July, performed by our very own CTA Theatre Company!
We can’t wait to share this thrilling new production with you all! Stay tuned for more updates on the journey to the stage!
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A reminder that applications are now open for our Pupil Leadership Team – a wonderful opportunity for pupils to take on a leadership role and contribute to the future of our school.
Our current team works within committees such as Facilities, Community and Charity, and Teaching and Learning, making meaningful changes that benefit everyone. We’re now looking to expand, with exciting new committees like Transition, Peer Mentoring & Wellbeing, House, and Diversity & Inclusion.
This is a fantastic chance for your child to:
– Develop leadership and teamwork skills
– Make a positive impact on their school community
– Build confidence and experience for the future
Applications can be submitted via Microsoft Forms until Friday 24th January. We encourage you to speak with your child about applying – they could play a key role in shaping our school’s future!
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Today, our Year 11 Media pupils had the fantastic opportunity to hear from CTA alumni Benedict Ferraby!
Benedict is a Multimedia Journalism graduate, currently pursuing an MA in Sports Journalism at Coventry University. His impressive portfolio includes work as a Freelance Writer for Football League World and covering matches for Hull City.
Benedict shared his journey, insights into the media industry, and even showcased his personal blogs, which can be explored in his Wakelet portfolio.
A huge thank you to Benedict for returning to inspire our pupils – we’re so proud of his achievements and grateful for his time!
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We are incredibly proud of our Year 7 boys football team, who recently secured an impressive 4-2 victory against Erasmus Darwin Academy! This fantastic result means the team has advanced to the semi-finals of the cup.
A special shoutout to Harry B for being named Player of the Match – well done, Harry!
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This week, our Year 10 and 11 pupils had the privilege of participating in an exciting workshop with Box House Theatre, exploring the world of Platform Theatre!
Through this session, pupils honed their skills in physicality, improvisation, and storytelling. We’re looking forward to seeing how these newfound skills shine through in their upcoming drama pieces.
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A reminder to our Year 11 families that the Year 11 Progress Evening is taking place tonight, Thursday 16th January, 4:00pm-6:30pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your child’s subject teachers and discuss their current progress. All appointments will take place via video call using our usual online appointment booking system. You will receive an email confirmation with a link to join the video call. Please ensure you are logged on 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
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We are excited to invite all Year 13 parents/carers to the upcoming Year 13 Progress Evening. This is a valuable opportunity to meet with your child’s subject teachers and discuss their progress as we approach the final months of Year 13.
Appointments will take place via video call. To book your appointments, please use the online appointment booking system, which allows you to book your own appointments with your child’s teachers at a time that suits you. Please ensure that you are logged on 5 minutes before your allocated time.
Booking slots will be available from Monday 20th January at 5pm and will close on Tuesday 28th January at 7pm. The system accepts bookings on a first come, first served basis.
A letter with further details has been sent via the MyChildAtSchool app. If you experience any issues with booking or logging in, or if you don’t have access to the internet, please contact the Sixth Form team.
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We were thrilled to welcome Sophie from Lichfield Garrick Theatre to CTA for a series of inspiring workshops!
Pupils in Year 7 dived into the world of Cluedo as they prepared to create their very own murder mystery. Through developing characters and crafting stories, they honed their performance and storytelling skills. We can’t wait to see their creative ideas come to life!
Year 8 pupils explored The Gruffalo as they developed their devising skills for an upcoming children’s theatre piece. The workshop encouraged creativity, teamwork, and imaginative storytelling, helping to bring this beloved classic to the stage.
A huge thank you to Lichfield Garrick Theatre for inspiring our pupils and helping them grow as young performers.
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A reminder to our Year 11 families that the Year 11 Progress Evening is taking place on Thursday 16th January, 4:00pm-6:30pm.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet your child’s subject teachers and discuss their current progress. All appointments will take place via video call using our usual online appointment booking system.
How to Book:
• Log in to the booking system to select a time that suits you.
• You will receive an email confirmation with a link to join the video call.
• Please ensure you are logged on 5 minutes before your scheduled time.
A reminder that the booking system closes on Tuesday 14th January at 3pm. The system accepts bookings on a first come, first served basis.
If you do not have access to the internet, or experience issues in logging in, please contact the year office. Issues with logging in usually occur when the information we have on our system doesn’t match what you are typing in, however your information can be easily updated by getting in touch.
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