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Celebrating Exceptional Achievements at CTA!

We are thrilled to celebrate six of our pupils who have received the JTMAT Exceptional Achievement Award this term.

This morning, these remarkable pupils and their families joined a virtual ceremony where they were commended by JTMAT CEO, Mr M Donoghue. The awards celebrate their extraordinary achievements in both school life and beyond.

Congratulations to our award recipients:
Lily – For achieving international status in dance.
Miley-Jessica and Lucy – For their exceptional ballet performances.
Addison, Lacey, and Olivia – For their incredible resilience and recognition for overcoming adversity.

Each of these pupils has demonstrated outstanding dedication, talent, and determination. As a school, we couldn’t be prouder of their accomplishments.

As Mr Donoghue said, we hope they wear their new pin badges with pride!

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Thank you for supporting our Christmas Market!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Christmas Market last night! This was our second annual market in support of the Teenage Cancer Trust, an incredible organisation providing unique care and support for young people navigating the challenges of cancer. 

The funds raised help the Trust provide specialised nurses, youth workers, and hospital units within the NHS—ensuring that young people receive the care they deserve. They also organise events fostering independence and connection among young cancer patients, creating vital opportunities for friendship and support. 

A massive shoutout goes to our amazing pupil volunteers for their hard work in setting up and running the event, the staff who supported behind the scenes, and the stallholders who made the evening so festive. Finally, an enormous thank you to Miss Vivian and Miss Wilson for their months of effort in organising such a successful evening.

Your contributions make a meaningful difference—thank you for being part of it!

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KS3 Interhouse Competition is Here!

Get ready for an exciting showdown as Brocket, Elk, Fallow, and Sika go head-to-head in a variety of sports!

Check out the timetable below to see when your team will compete and come ready to give it your all. Let’s show some team spirit and make this an event to remember!

TONIGHT: Our Christmas Market is Here!

Join us from 5-7pm for an evening of festive cheer!

What to Expect:
Live performances by children from local primary schools
Over 30 stalls featuring handcrafted gifts and festive goodies
Creative craft activities
Delicious treats from our food stalls
A raffle with amazing prizes from local and national businesses
A magical visit to Santa’s grotto

Bring your friends and family and help us spread the holiday joy while supporting the Teenage Cancer Trust. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Christmas market preparations!

Our Pupil Leadership Team are thrilled to welcome you all to the Christmas Market tomorrow!

A special thank you to William in Year 11 for his hard work in creating a magical postbox to send letters to Santa. 

We can’t wait to see you there! 

Reminder: The Mobile Phone Show – Tomorrow!

A reminder that The CTA Theatre Company’s production of The Mobile Phone Show by Jim Cartwright is happening tomorrow! This exciting performance will take place at 6:30pm. A very limited amount of tickets are still available for just £3 and can be purchased through the MyChildAtSchool app. We can’t wait to welcome you to an evening of fantastic entertainment!

Christmas Market – TOMORROW!

Join us at Chase Terrace Academy tomorrow from 5-7pm for an evening filled with festive cheer!

Enjoy performances by the children of Springhill Primary School, shop unique gifts, and soak up the holiday spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Reminder: The Book Fair is Here Until Thursday, 12th…

Don’t miss out on the chance for your child to discover a fantastic selection of books! The Book Fair will be in school for a few more days, and there are several convenient ways to make purchases:

• Cash on the day
• Wish Lists: Pupils can fill in a Wish List, and parents/carers can pay online. Items will then be ready for collection from the Library.
• Gift Vouchers: Purchase Book Fair gift vouchers directly from Scholastic here: Scholastic Gift Vouchers

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Exploring Psychology in the real world!

Our Year 13 pupils recently visited The University of Staffordshire to learn about what studying psychology at university level would involve. They attended lectures on health psychology and learning & memory, participated in an interactive session on Lego therapy, and toured the university’s facilities and psychology labs.

It was a fantastic opportunity to explore how psychology applies to everyday life and future career paths. Thank you to The University of Staffordshire for hosting such an insightful day!

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