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CTA Sports Leaders attend Fulfen Sports Day!

We are incredibly proud of our Sports Leaders who represented CTA while supporting Fulfen Primary School’s Sports Day this week! The feedback was outstanding, highlighting how our pupils were a great support. We are delighted to build and strengthen ties with our primary school communities.

As you can see in the images below, our Sports Leaders also had a fantastic time trying out the races for themselves. Thank you to Fulfen Primary for having us!

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Summer Carnival Countdown!

It’s nearly time for our Summer Carnival! As mentioned in the letter sent to parents/carers, we have been tracking all pupils’ behaviour and attendance points since 3rd June. Positive house points, behaviour points, and attendance from this date onward will determine if a pupil can attend this celebration. To help our pupils succeed, form tutors have been updating a weekly tracker so that everyone can monitor their progress. Pupils still have time to continue working hard and earning house points to ensure they can join in the fun at the carnival!

Don’t forget! Members of the House with the most house points will be able to ride the dodgems for free on Carnival Day! As of now, Fallow House is leading with an impressive 24,772 house points! However, there is still time for this to change. We encourage all pupils to keep up the fantastic work and earn as many house points as possible to push their team to the top!

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Huge Thanks to House of Bread Stafford!

We would like to extend a massive thanks to the House of Bread, who have generously donated a large quantity of food items to our CATCH Hub!

Our Sixth Form volunteers will be organising these items into food parcels, which will be available for collection from our school reception from 8am – 4pm Monday- Thursday, 8am-3:30pm on Fridays.

Our CATCH Hub also has a variety of different uniform items. Should you need any assistance with uniforms, please reach out to us at office@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk with details of your requirements.

Thank you once again to House of Bread for their incredible support!

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UCAS University Conference Trip

Our Year 12 cohort had an incredible experience at the UCAS University Conference held at the NEC Birmingham! This event provided our pupils with a valuable opportunity to find out more information about their future prospects.

Throughout the day, pupils listened to a variety of talks and explored various stands featuring employers and universities from across the country. They gained firsthand insights into the diverse range of academic pathways and career opportunities available to them post-sixth form education.

Mr. R Giles, Head of Sixth Form, remarked, “The UCAS University Conference was invaluable for our pupils. It equipped them with a deeper understanding of their next steps after Sixth Form and the application process awaiting them in Year 13.”

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JCB Workshops

This week, our Year 10 pupils had the fantastic opportunity to attend a workshop led by Alice and Sophie, who is a former pupil of our school. Both are currently completing business degree apprenticeships at JCB.

Alice and Sophie shared their experiences and presented on the various types of degree apprenticeships available, along with the entry requirements to enrol on these courses.

Mr S Royston, Subject Leader for Business and Enterprise, said, “It was fantastic to hear Sophie and Alice’s first-hand experiences of pursuing a degree apprenticeship at JCB. This workshop provided our pupils with a wealth of information to consider when exploring their course options.”

A big thank you to Sophie and Alice for joining us and sharing their valuable insights!

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Virtual Careers Workshop with Michelin Star Chef Tom Shepherd!

Recently, our pupils had the incredible opportunity to participate in a virtual careers workshop with Tom Shepherd, the owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant ‘The Upstairs’ in Lichfield. Tom shared how his passion for cooking was ignited during a work experience placement, leading to roles such as Development Chef at 2 Michelin Star Sat Bains in Nottingham, Sous Chef at Surrey’s 2 Michelin Star The Latymer, and Head Chef at Birmingham’s 1 Michelin Star Adam’s.

In 2018, Tom received an Acorn Award and opened his own restaurant in 2021, earning a Michelin Star just four months later—the first for Staffordshire. Recently, he represented the Central Region on the BBC’s Great British Menu and was awarded ‘Chef of the Year’ in the National Restaurant Awards.

Tom also took the time to answer pupils’ questions, offering valuable insights and advice about pursuing a career in the culinary arts.

A big thank you to Tom Shepherd for sharing his expertise and inspiring our pupils!

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IMPORTANT NOTICE

We’re excited to announce that to better accommodate our parental/carer community, our upcoming session will now be held online!

Please join us live for the workshop, or if you’re unable to attend in real-time, rest assured that the session will be recorded. Mrs. J Poppleton, our Director of Careers, will share the recording link with you via email. There is still time to book onto a session by completing this short form: https://forms.office.com/e/XR0dG4sJc1

To ensure everyone’s privacy, especially that of our pupils, we kindly ask that questions during the session do not include any personal identifying information about your child. Should you have any queries of this nature, feel free to reach out to Mrs. Poppleton directly after the session at j.poppleton@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk.

We look forward to seeing you!

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CEO’s blog: The guide to good parenting

For this month’s blog, Mike Donoghue, CEO of JTMAT, shares his thoughts on the vital role of parents and carers within our school community. Drawing from his personal experiences as a parent, Mike highlights the importance of a strong relationship between school and home, and how it contributes to our pupils’ success.

We invite you to read this blog post to learn more about his perspective and valuable guidance on fostering effective partnerships for the benefit of our children. Click the link below to read the full post:

CEO’s Blog: May 2024: The Guide to Good Parenting

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The sun is shining!

Our Sixth Form pupils have been taking advantage of the beautiful weather by studying in the sunshine! Keep up the great work!

CTA earns School Games Gold Mark Award!

We are thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the School Games Gold Mark Award for the 2023/24 academic year!

The School Games Mark, a Government-led award scheme launched in 2012 and facilitated by the Youth Sport Trust, rewards schools for their dedication to promoting competition within their school and the wider community.

Achieving this recognition is a testament to the hard work and commitment of our pupils, staff, and the entire school community. Our pupils have shown incredible enthusiasm and determination, participating in numerous local inter-school competitions. A special shoutout to our sports leaders, and officials who played a crucial role in making these events possible. As part of our successful application, we also met criteria in the areas of participation, competition, workforce, and clubs.

We extend our congratulations to our exceptional PE team for their dedication and effort in earning this fantastic accolade!

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