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The year 8 German Language trip has continued its adventures over the past two days! The picturesque town of Rüdesheim was the first location to be visited on Wednesday – where pupils continued to develop their German language skills buying gifts for family members (and each other).
The town is home to Siegfried’s Musikkabinett, which houses an incredible collection of self-playing instruments dating back through the last three centuries. Pupils were enthralled by, (and some even danced along to) the demonstration of the restored instruments that are still able to play complex pieces of music without the use of electricity.
Teacher of Business Studies and German Language specialist, Mr S Royston said “The experience at Siegfried’s Musikkabinett is fantastic; Die Loreley is my favourite! It is genuinely fascinating to see machines that can play 6 or 7 different instruments at once using only a paper roll and clockwork; it was also great to see Quentin H and Mrs R Hughes take part in the demonstration of a kurbelorgel (crank-organ), unfortunately, no change had been left in Quentin’s bucket hat by their audience!”
The group departed Rüdesheim aboard a Rhine River cruise which was another welcome opportunity to take in the breath-taking surroundings, which included hills adorned with vines used for local winemaking and imposing historic castles around every corner.
The final day of the trip was to the Phantasialand Theme Park in Brühl. Pupils have been incredibly excited about this visit; the park contains a number of record-smashing (F.L.Y is the world’s longest flying coaster!) thrill rides, exciting shows and of course, plenty of food offerings. Mr O Cooper and Mr S Royston tried to ride more rollercoasters than the pupils, but ultimately, the pupils won!
Throughout the year, pupils at the school are rewarded with house points in recognition of their hard work, progress, positive attitude towards learning and their commitment to doing good deeds. These house points serve as a way to motivate and encourage pupils to excel in various areas of school life.
An exciting reward event is organised at the end of the academic year for the winning house and this year, Fallow emerged as the victorious house. As a result, all pupils in the house were granted a special reward last week – a zorbing experience!
Miss S Lindsey, Head of House and organiser of the event, said, “Pupils in Fallow were thrilled to participate in such an exciting activity as a celebration of their collective achievements.”
The event extended into the afternoon for pupils from other houses across the school who have individually made significant contributions to the house system and positively impacted on their respective houses.
Ms N Mason, Headteacher, said, “This inclusive approach ensured that all pupils who have shown dedication and commitment to the school’s values and community were rewarded to partake in this thrilling end of year reward.”
Chase Terrace Academy pupils from Year 8 have been taking in the breath-taking scenery of the Rhine Valley this week on the German Language Trip. During the first day, pupils had the opportunity to explore the town of Koblenz and witness the meeting of the rivers Rhine and Mosel at Deutsches Eck. The group have been making the most of the area surrounding the hotel; Boppard is a traditional German Town with many shops and culture to experience.
The second day began by visiting the gothic castle at Cochem, which has been restored to allow visitors to learn about its rich history. This was followed by a visit to the nearby Moselbad, where pupils enjoyed the waterslides and wave-pool in the picturesque surroundings of the Mosel Valley.
The group have excelled in applying their German language skills throughout the trip to purchase items from shops and in particular during meal times at the hotel. The hotel owners have been complementary about their exemplary conduct and their readiness to converse with them in German.
Ms C Horton, MFL Teacher and organiser of the trip said “the group are shining example of the positive and supportive attitude that we expect of Chase Terrace pupils. We have been immensely proud to see our pupils appreciate the value of their tenacity and hard work in school by applying their language skills in a real-life context and consistently conducting themselves in a way that reflects positively on themselves and the school.”
We look forward to continuing the trip, with visits to the town of Rudesheim and Phantasialand theme park.
Our Year 8 pupils are currently on day 3 of their French trip! Today, pupils had an exciting experience exploring a traditional artisanal bakery, known as a “boulangerie”, where they had the opportunity to learn about the process of baking bread in a wood oven. They observed the skilled bakers in action and gained insights into the art of bread-making.
After the bakery visit, pupils and staff enjoyed delicious pastries and then made their way to the beach, where they spent the afternoon enjoying coastal surroundings.
Mrs E Scholes, MFL Teacher and organiser of the trip, said, “The trip has provided the opportunity for pupils to practice their language skills and utilise their knowledge to confidently order an ice cream and drink, engaging in real-life situations and enhancing their fluency and confidence in the French language.”
Chase Terrace Festival celebrates the end of the year with an electric atmosphere!
We are thrilled to share the success of our end of year celebration, Chase Terrace Festival, that took place today!
The event was arranged by our festival team, Ms K Tooth, Ms A Vivian and Ms V Wilson, to bring our school community together and celebrate achievements; raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust and enjoy a memorable experience before the Summer break. The festival was brimming with activities from face painting and hair braiding to exciting games and animal encounters (and much more!). There was something for everyone, with pupils particularly enjoying the inflatable assault course and dancing by the main stage.
Ms K Tooth, PE Teacher and one of the organisers of the event, said, “The energy and excitement amongst pupils and staff showed Chase Terrace Academy at its best! It has been a pleasure to work with so many wonderful people to make this a fun and memorable event.”
We are immensely grateful to the many businesses in our community that generously contributed their time, resources and expertise to make this festival a reality. Extended thanks to all parents and carers who attended last night and early this morning to set up tents, which really added to the festival vibe and provided pupils with a little shelter! Despite the typical British weather, pupils were in very high spirts and many said, “We will remember this forever!”
Ms N Mason, Headteacher, said, “I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this festival a resounding success. The event was a vibrant celebration that brought together pupils, parents and the wider community. Special thanks to the festival team for all of their enthusiasm and meticulous planning to make the occasion truly remarkable.”
The festival closed with a number of staff performing live on stage, which had everyone dancing and singing along. The atmosphere was electric and the perfect way to end the festival.