Bitesize Bulletin

Take a look at this week’s Bitesize Bulletin for key notices and important updates for the week ahead! 

Parent/carer survey

Our parent/carer survey is now available to gather your thoughts on your child(ren)’s learning experience at CTA. Your responses continue to help us understand what’s working well and where we can improve.

We kindly request that you take a few moments to complete this survey, which has been communicated to parents/carers via the MyChildAtSchool app.

Students will also have the opportunity to complete a survey during their lessons, encouraging them to share their perspectives and contribute to our improvement efforts.

Thank you for your ongoing support.

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Week three of exams is here – keep going!

Our students are doing exceptionally well in sitting their GCSE and A-Level exams. With the half‑term approaching on Friday 22nd May, please continue to balance revision with time to rest and recharge.

A reminder that students are expected to attend school full time and as normal up until the English Language exam on Thursday 21st May. After this exam, students are required to attend for their examinations and may attend lessons for subjects where exams have not yet taken place.

Students must sign in and out via main reception for safeguarding purposes. Where students have both a morning and afternoon exam after 21st May, they may go home in between. For those staying on site, the library will be available for quiet study.

Thankful Thursday and Feel Good Friday celebrations this week!

We have loved celebrating our students this week through our Thankful Thursday and Feel Good Friday recognitions!

Miss Devereux met with Elvie and Poppy, whose entries to the Stranger Sagas short story competition have been selected for publication in an anthology – an excellent achievement.

Ms Mason recognised three students who demonstrated our core value of community by supporting a gentleman to the bus station. We are grateful to the Garrick Theatre for contacting us with such positive feedback, and we also commend a student from another local school who also offered her support alongside our pupils.

Miss Gleeson celebrated Holly and James, who completed the Cancer Research Pretty Muddy event at Weston Park, raising money for a fantastic cause. She also met with Daisy, who competed in the Staffordshire County Athletics Championships, achieving an incredible personal best of 5:17 in the 1500m and earning a silver medal.

Mr Inman congratulated our Year 8 basketball team on an outstanding season. After winning every game, they are now District League Champions and have qualified for the Jr NBA Midlands play-offs. Their commitment to regular training and excellent teamwork has been fantastic to see.

Well done to all – your achievements and positive contributions make us incredibly proud.

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Years 9, 10 and 11 athletics

We are incredibly proud of our Year 9, 10 and 11 students who represented our school at yesterday’s athletics competition at Aldersley Stadium. Despite challenging weather conditions and the cancellation of some events, our students showed outstanding determination, teamwork and sportsmanship throughout. They were a credit to the school and truly shone on the day – well done to all involved!

Year 7 students explore Twycross Zoo!

Our Year 7 students had a fantastic day at Twycross Zoo yesterday! We were lucky that the weather held off, making it perfect for exploring and enjoying everything the zoo has to offer.

Students explored an incredible range of animals – from spiders and chameleons to giraffes and rhinos – and were thrilled to get an up-close view of a tiger.

Take a look at the photos below from Groups 2 and 4 to see some of the highlights from a truly memorable trip!

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Mental Health Awareness Week

This week marks Mental Health Awareness Week, with this year’s theme focusing on action. At Chase Terrace Academy, we place a strong emphasis on the mental health and wellbeing of all our students. Our school value of respect underpins this commitment, encouraging us all to take action by supporting one another, listening with care, and promoting a positive and inclusive environment.

We would like to remind our school community that our website safeguarding page provides a wide range of mental health support resources and wellbeing guidance for both students and parents/carers. These can be accessed here: https://chaseterraceacademy.co.uk/mental-health-support/

Students are also encouraged to seek support in school if needed. There are several trusted members of staff they can speak to, including their Personal Development Tutor, the Progress Team, the Safeguarding Team, and our trained Mental Health First Aiders.

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We have some fantastic news to share!

Recently, Curtis represented our school in the Rotary Art Competition after winning our in-school heat. His outstanding entry progressed to the Burntwood Rotary heats, where he was proudly named the local Young Artist of the Year for his beautiful artwork created using clay and leaf printing.

We are absolutely delighted to announce that Curtis has now gone on to win the District Final – an incredible achievement!

Curtis will now represent the district in the national competition. From in-school winner to District Champion – an incredible journey and a truly well-deserved achievement. We look forward to seeing how he does at the national stage.

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The Big Future survey

We would like to make families aware of The Big Future survey, launched by the Children’s Commissioner for England, Dame Rachel de Souza.

For the first time in over 50 years, young people aged 16 will be eligible to vote in the next general election – making it more important than ever that their views are understood and valued.

This national survey aims to hear from one million children about their experiences, concerns, and hopes for the future, as well as what they believe a good childhood should look like. Anyone aged 0-18 or an adult on their behalf if they are unable to fill it out themselves.

Find out more here: https://www.childrenscommissioner.gov.uk/the-big-future/

Year 11 ice cream treat for Mental Health Awareness…

In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Week, our Year 11 students enjoyed a well-deserved ice cream treat after completing their Biology exam.

A small boost of motivation as they continue working hard through a busy exam period – we are incredibly proud of their resilience, focus, and determination.

We look forward to celebrating with Years 7–10 and Sixth Form students next week (hopefully with better weather!) as we continue to promote positive wellbeing across the school community