It’s Feel Good Friday!

We’ve got lots to celebrate on the last day of term!

Miss Gleeson met with Florence, nominated for her hard work and dedication to gymnastics. She recently competed in a local competition, winning multiple medals and a trophy across all four elements: floor, bar, beam and vault. A fantastic achievement!

Connie was nominated for her determination in completing the Scouts Chase Walk – including all three optional practice walks. She has now walked 56 miles across four walks, showing brilliant commitment and drive.

Niah was nominated for captaining her boys’ football team to their first ever League Title, going unbeaten with two games still to play. An incredible accomplishment!

Ms Mason met with Jacob, who has settled brilliantly since joining our school. He has already made our top student list for his year group and recently impressed in a rugby tournament with his effort both on and off the pitch. He spoke to Ms Mason about how teachers at his previous school, Mr Archer and Miss Haddleton, made a huge difference to him by encouraging his positive mindset here at CTA. Jacob also talked positively about the support from Mrs Pickin and his teachers that he has had since joining CTA. His advice was to concentrate on things within your control, and to go to a person you trust for help if you need it – we can all get things wrong at times, but it is how you learn from this that makes the difference.

Mr Newman and Mr Cain also celebrated our Year 8 and Year 9 netball teams, who represented the school superbly this season in all matches and tournaments, showing excellent teamwork and tenacity. We look forward to seeing them play again next year!

What a brilliant week! We look forward to more nominations after the Easter break.

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Fantastic news incoming!

We are incredibly proud of Curtis and Millie, who recently took part in the Rotary Art and Photography Competition. Both students won our in – school competition, and their outstanding entries were then submitted to the Burntwood Rotary heats.

We are delighted to share that Curtis has been named the local ‘Young Artist of the Year’ for his beautiful artwork created using clay and leaf printing.

Meanwhile, Millie has won ‘Young Photographer of the Year’ for her stunning photograph featuring daffodils she planted as a child, paired with the poem ‘Daffodils’ by William Wordsworth.

This is a fantastic achievement, and we are so proud of both students. Each has received a £25 gift card and certificate from the Rotary Club in recognition of their talent and hard work.

Well done, Curtis and Millie!

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It’s Thankful Thursday!

Today we’re celebrating three outstanding students who have gone above and beyond in our school community.

Miss Devereux met with Millie‑Rose, who was nominated for consistently doing the right thing and being an excellent role model. She was also praised for her fantastic engagement during our recent careers trip to Woolcool, where she asked thoughtful questions and really got involved.

Mrs Thombs met with Elizabeth, who was nominated for her brilliant volunteer work with local charity Spark Burntwood. The organisation recently shared a lovely post recognising her support across a range of creative digital projects – from video production to poster design and marketing support. Her creativity, fresh ideas and willingness to get involved have made a real impact.

Mrs Thombs also met with Paige, who was nominated for her kindness and compassion in supporting a family friend who is unwell. Paige has been learning sign language, caring for their dog, helping around the house and offering incredible support during a difficult time.

Well done to all three students – you make our school proud!

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Year 8 basketball success continues!

Our Year 8 Basketball team continue to impress, maintaining their 100% winning record with strong wins over Phoenix Collegiate (24–9) and Landau Forte Academy (20–4). The progress in individual performances has been terrific to see, with players showing real development and confidence on the court.

The team were also thrilled to debut their new Jr NBA Basketball kit, proudly representing the #NewOrleansPelicans.

A fantastic effort from all involved – well done, team!

Year 11 Easter Revision Opportunities

A reminder that a number of subjects will be offering revision and booster sessions over the Easter holiday. Full details can be found in the letter shared via the MyChildAtSchool app, as well as on the revision page of our school website.

We strongly encourage all Year 11 students to take advantage of these valuable opportunities as they prepare for their upcoming exams.

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Food parcel collections – Thursday and Friday this week!

A reminder that we are hosting Food parcel Drop‑in sessions on Thursday 26th and Friday 27th March. There is no need to book, and parcels are completely free of charge – simply pop in at any time from 8:30am to 3:30pm.

These sessions will provide an opportunity for families to collect a food parcel, ensuring they have the essentials they need during the Easter break. We will also be distributing the Easter treats kindly donated through our Eggs for Easter campaign.

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International Women’s Day House Event

This term’s House event saw each Personal Development group create a collage in celebration of International Women’s Day. Students showcased a range of inspirational women and highlighted the reasons they chose to feature them.

It was fantastic to see our Pupil Leadership Team judging so many creative and thoughtful entries. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed, including members of our local community who kindly responded to our students’ emails and agreed to be featured in their posters.

Well done to all involved for making this such a meaningful celebration!

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Netball tournament success!

A huge congratulations to all our CTA students who took part in the Netball Tournaments this week!

We are incredibly proud of the teamwork, tenacity and aspiration shown by every single player. You represented CTA brilliantly on and off the court. Well done, everyone!

Thank You!

A massive thank you to Mr P Morgan, who generously donated the £28.75 winnings from their lottery win this weekend! This contribution will go towards our School Improvement Fund, helping us continue to enhance the learning environment for our pupils.

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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KS3 Youth Choir Community Performance

Our KS3 Youth Choir had a fantastic time performing at Hammerwich Hall Care Home. They loved spending time out in the community, singing for the residents and chatting with them afterwards.

We were delighted to hear such lovely feedback from the care home:

“The residents loved the singing and are hoping to see the choir again in the near future. The choir brightened up their day and made them so happy.”

Well done to all our talented students for sharing their voices and kindness!