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Sports Day 2026

09/07/2026

This week, we held our annual Sports Day, and what a fantastic day it was!

It was great to see students coming together, cheering each other on and taking part in some friendly competition. Throughout the day, students competed in a range of events including races, high jump, long jump, discus, shot put, javelin and relays.

Despite the warm weather, our students gave every event their best effort and made good use of the water and sun cream stations to keep going throughout the day. We would like to reassure parents and carers that students remained indoors during break and lunchtime today, providing them with respite from the sun and helping to ensure their wellbeing throughout the day.

This term, students have also been taking part in a House banner competition through their Personal Development groups, creating banners to support their teams on Sports Day. As you can see, a huge amount of effort and creativity has gone into these, and they looked fantastic on the field today.

Days like Sports Day really show what our Chase Terrace Academy community is all about. We saw students encouraging their peers, brothers and sisters supporting one another, Personal Development groups coming together, staff and students celebrating each other’s successes, and some incredible sporting achievements along the way.

We are proud to be CTA, and we hope our students are proud of themselves too. Their effort, attitude and support for one another made today a real success.

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It’s Thankful Thursday!

09/07/2026

This week, we have loved celebrating some of our amazing students and their achievements.

Maisie was nominated for auditioning for Walsall’s Got Talent. We are incredibly proud of her for stepping out of her comfort zone and pursuing her aspirations as a performer. We look forward to seeing her perform at our Summer Concert this evening!

Freddie was recognised for receiving the ‘Parent’s Player’ Award at his end-of-year Rugby Awards evening. This is a fantastic achievement, and we are very proud of his hard work and dedication.

A huge well done to Maisie and Freddie – we are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved!

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Government changes to free school meals

09/07/2026

A reminder that from September 2026, the Government is expanding eligibility for Free School Meals (FSM). All children in households receiving Universal Credit will now be eligible, regardless of income.

Your child will be eligible if you access:

• Universal Credit

• Support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999.

• The guarantee part of Pension Credit

Households may also be entitled to a free school meal if they:

• are in receipt of income-related Employment and Support Allowance

• meet criteria set out in separate guidance for families with no recourse to public funds

This creates two categories:

· Targeted FSM (household income £7,400 or below) – includes additional support such as Pupil Premium funding

· Expanded FSM – for all other households receiving Universal Credit

Please note: From September 2026, FSM eligibility will be checked annually, and previous 6-year protections will end.

We strongly encourage eligible families to register for Free School Meals as it can provide significant benefits for both families and schools. The link to apply for Free School Meals through Staffordshire County Council is: https://apps2.staffordshire.gov.uk/web/fsmweb/

For full details and how to apply, please refer to this letter.

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Sports Day update:

08/07/2026

Due to a medical incident unrelated to the current weather conditions, we have unfortunately had to postpone the last event of today’s Sports Day.

The conduct of students during the incident, and when moved back into classrooms, was exemplary. Given that students have prepared for the relay events, and we want to ensure they are not disappointed, the relay events will take place tomorrow during Period 1. Students should go to their normal PD groups tomorrow morning, at the usual time and will be directed from there.

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Circus Celebration Day Information

08/07/2026

A reminder that our annual Circus End-of-Year Celebration takes place on Friday 10th July, giving us the opportunity to celebrate and reward our students for their hard work and achievements throughout the year.

A reminder of the key information can be found below:

· The school day will finish early at 2:00 pm on the day of the Circus. Students will need to make their own arrangements to return home.

· This will be a non-uniform day, and pupils should wear appropriate sportswear, as unsuitable clothing may limit their participation in activities.

· Pupils may bring cash to purchase food, drinks, and participate in various activities. We recommend that parents/carers ensure their child brings a suitable amount of money for these optional purchases.

· With warm weather forecast, we encourage students to bring a hat, sun cream, and a water bottle to help them stay safe and comfortable throughout the day

More information can be found in the letter recently sent on the MyChildatSchool app.

We look forward to a fantastic day of well-deserved rewards for our students!

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Uniform arrangements for the rest of the week

08/07/2026

With warmer weather forecast for the rest of the week, students may also choose to wear their PE kit on Thursday if they wish.

For our Circus Celebration Day on Friday, students should wear appropriate sportswear, as unsuitable clothing may limit their ability to take part in activities.

We encourage all students to apply sun-cream and bring a water bottle to school this week to help keep them safe and comfortable.

We will update parents and carers about arrangements for next week in due course.

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DofE Information Evening

08/07/2026

A reminder that our Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Information Evening is taking place this evening at 6:00pm in the Chase Terrace Auditorium for students in Years 8 – 10.

This information evening will provide key details about the Bronze and Silver DofE Awards, including what the programme involves, the opportunities it offers, and how students can get involved.

If you have any questions, please contact: s.pickin@chaseterraceacademy.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you there.

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District Athletics Success!

07/07/2026

We are incredibly proud to share that our students achieved 3rd place in the District Athletics Championships, finishing with an impressive 1,362 points out of 13 competing schools from across Burntwood, Lichfield, Cannock and Rugeley.

Students competed in a wide range of events, including hurdles, javelin, relays, sprints, high jump and many more, delivering some truly outstanding performances throughout the competition.

A special congratulations to all students who took part, and to those who achieved top-three finishes in their events. Certificates have been presented during assemblies to recognise their fantastic achievements.

This competition is open to every secondary school in the district, making this result an exceptional accomplishment. We are extremely proud of the determination, teamwork and sportsmanship shown by all our athletes.

A huge well done to everyone who took part – you have represented the school brilliantly!

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Careers in architecture workshop

07/07/202607/07/2026

We were pleased to welcome back former CTA student Michael Harvey, who recently returned to deliver an architecture workshop for our pupils.

Students took part in a design challenge, gaining a valuable insight into the field of architecture. Working collaboratively in teams, they created 3D pavilion designs for locations around the school and presented their ideas to their peers.

A big thank you to Michael for inspiring our future designers!

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We have limited tickets available for this year’s Summer…

07/07/2026

A reminder that we have limited tickets available for this year’s Summer Concert!

Join us on Thursday 9th July at 6:00pm (doors open at 5:45pm) for what promises to be a fantastic evening of music and performances. The concert is expected to finish at approximately 8:00pm.

Remaining tickets are still on sale for £4 and can be purchased via TicketSource: https://tinyurl.com/mr2mr78t

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the hard work and talent of our students!

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