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New Term Arrangements
We are very much looking forward to welcoming students back to school this September.
To enable us to talk to all students in a safe and supportive way we have put in place an induction week.
Year 7 and 12 will be in school from Wednesday 2nd September and all other year groups will have a one hour induction session. The one hour sessions are very important for us to talk students through the new routines and procedures. Students are expected to attend in be in full uniform so that we check and support any issues before all students return full time on Monday 7th September. We will give students their planners and timetables so that they can plan for their full time start from Monday 7th September at 8.30am.
The induction times are as below:
| Year 7 | From Wednesday 2nd September | 8:30am – 2:50pm |
| Year 8 | Friday 4th September | 1:10pm – 2:10pm |
| Year 9 | Thursday 3rd September | 8:50am – 9:50am |
| Year 10 | Thursday 3rd September | 12:10pm – 1:10pm |
| Year 11 | Friday 4th September | 9:00am – 10:00am |
| Year 12 | Wednesday 2nd September (Thurs/Fri in school for introductory lessons) | 8:30am – 11:00am |
| Year 13 | Thursday 3rd September | 1:50pm – 2:50pm |
Please ensure your child looks at this video which will show the updated procedures and hopefully answer any questions that you may have.
The car park nearest the Wych Elm will be open for drop offs this week only. From 7th September, when we have all students on site, the car park will remain locked and drop off will be from either the main car park or students are encouraged to walk/cycle to school.
FACE MASKS – Any student wishing to wear a face mask in corridors or communal areas should ensure that these are of plain design. There should be no patterns or large logo’s on the face mask. Students should ensure they know how to put on and remove their mask safely. Masks should be removed in lesson and placed in a plastic bag in the students bag. Masks will only be permitted if they are being worn responsibly.
I hope you have had a lovely summer break – we cannot wait to get safely back in school with you all.
The Chase Terrace Academy team.
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Pupils’ amazing work
Pupils have been working hard and completed some great work at home during lockdown. Extra practical technology work including baking and making monsters has all been completed by students over the last few months whilst being at home.
Year 9 pupils were also tasked with designing a comic book strip/front cover as a final piece based upon the work they had been doing on superheroes this term.
Pupils baked challah bread whilst at home, as an additional challenge to their GCSE Judaism work, specifically Shabbat. They look absolutely amazing and how lovely to see them putting their knowledge into practice.
Well done to all pupils involved!
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Climbing Challenge
Our PE team decided to take part in ‘The Climbing Challenge’ to help raise money for NHS Charities Together – supporting NHS staff and volunteers caring for Covid-19 patients.
The department invited students, parents, carers, staff and the whole school community to work as a team to stay active, stay healthy and have a little bit of fun. You had to climb any stairs or steps (within safe social distancing guidelines), keep count of how many times you went up and down to see if you could climb as high as Lichfield Cathedral, the Empire State Building or really go for it and conquer Mount Everest! To date, we have raised £445 for NHS Charities Together. Visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lockdown-stair-climbing-challenge for further information.
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GCSE Results 2020
A huge congratulations to all students who collected their GCSE results this year. We are very proud of you all and look forward to seeing many of you in 6th form in September.
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Exciting times ahead for pupils from Chase Terrace Technology…
As another group of Year 13 leavers collect their level 3 ‘A’ Level and Btec results, Chase Terrace Technology College, once again sends warm congratulations to students who have worked hard to achieve these outcomes. Success at level 3 is a great challenge and one which requires determination and focus from pupils who have to work in partnership with their teachers whilst being prepared to work with high levels of independence.
The school’s headteacher Tim Chamberlin commented “I am very pleased and proud of the achievements of our year 13 leavers – they have worked hard over a sustained two year period to reach their goals. As a school we wish them well as they move on to the next chapter in their lives – for over two thirds of our students this will mean taking up a university place and for others beginning a higher level apprenticeship. We will watch with keen interest as they progress and take up their place in the wider world and thank them for the contributions that they have made to the life of this school.
CTTC 2019 ‘A’ Level & Btec Top Performers
Harriet Simmonds: ‘A*’ Psychology. ‘A*’ English Literature, ‘A’ Biology; Emma Birch: ‘A*’ Sociology, ‘A’ Psychology, ‘Dist*’ Btec Sport, ‘B’ English Literature; Jack Steventon: ‘A*’ Mathematics, ‘A’ Further Maths, ‘B’ Physics; William Walton: ‘A’ Mathematics, ‘A’ Computer Science, ‘C’ Further Maths; Eleanor Campion: ‘Dist*’ Btec Sport, ‘Dist* Btec Business, ‘B’ Sociology; Blade Downing: ‘A’ Accounting, ‘Dist*’ Btec Business, ‘C’ Geography; Molly Harvey: ‘A’ Art and Design, ‘A’ Photography, ‘B’ Sociology, ‘C’ History; Jessica Parker:‘A*’ Photography, ‘Dist*’ Btec ICT, ‘B’ Art and Design; Adam Stanley: ‘A’ Geography, ‘B’ Biology, ‘B’ Chemistry
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2019 GCSE Exam Results
Just a few of the smiling faces at Chase Terrace Technology College on GCSE Results Day
As Level 2 results arrive in schools and results envelops are opened by students across the country it is important to remember that examined academic ability is only a small part of what makes us who we are as individuals. Success for one person can look very different to that of another. Amongst the anticipation and excitement of results day, CTTC is delighted to showcase just a few students who have achieved great success academically and also contribute a great deal in other areas of their life and of whom we are naturally enormously proud.
Sophia Sweeney (5×9’s, 4×8’s, 1xA) has been a consistently high achieving student since she joined CTTC in Year 7. She is meticulous and driven. She has high expectations of herself and goes about reaching her goals with great determination. She is an outstanding role model for other students.
William James (1×9, 3×8’s, 1×7, 2×6’s, 1×5) winner of this year’s Stephen Sutton Bursary Award combines his academic studies with a national trampoline gymnastics career – both as a competitor and an inspirational coach to younger generations.
Millie Cooper (2×8’s, 3×7’s, 2×6’s, 1×5, Distinction*) is one of our student ambassadors who supports other pupils in our school. She has had to contend with challenges herself, but despite this has achieved to a very high standard through hard work and diligence. A charming young lady who is always willing to go the extra mile for her friends and others around her.
Aeryn Caldwell (1×9, 5×8, 3×7) and Lauren Shaw (3×8, 1×7, 2×6, 2×5, Distinction*) have both combined their studies with the gruelling preparation needed to take part in a 3 week expedition to Malawi this summer during which they have been on treks and supported the construction of school buildings for less advantaged young people of the country – a life changing experience!
Sara Ahmed (1×9, 2×8, 2×7, 3×6) is a delightful student who has performed well above expectations. This has been achieved through hard work and determination on her part coupled with a willingness to seek and act upon the advice given by her teachers – again a true role model for others.
There are many other names that could feature here – attainment and progress success stories and those that have succeeded despite contending with real challenges.
Retiring Headteacher Tim Chamberlin said “I would like to pass my congratulations onto all students for their exam successes. Life does not give everyone as easy ride and I’m particularly proud of those students who have worked through challenging circumstances to achieve their results. I pass my thanks onto the experienced and dedicated staff who have supported these students throughout their time at CTTC. I would also like to thank our parents, many of whom were more nervous than their children on results day, for their essential support of the work we do as a school.”
Tim Chamberlin (Headteacher)
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2018 ‘A’ Level and Btec Exam Results – Another…
Chase Terrace Technology College is, once again delighted with the strong results achieved by its year 13 leavers.
The schools headteacher Tim Chamberlin commented “I am very pleased and proud of the achievements of our year 13 leavers – they have worked hard over a sustained two year period to reach their goals. As a school we wish them well as they move onto the next chapter in their lives – for most students this will either be at university or taking up an apprenticeship. We will watch with keen interest as they progress and take up their place in the wider world and thank them for the contributions that they have made to the life of this school.
I would also like to pass my sincere thanks onto the outstanding staff at Chase Terrace Technology College who have worked tirelessly with our students to assist and guide them in both their academic studies and their pastoral development as individuals.
CTTC 2018 ‘A’ Level & Btec Top Performers
Julia Paduch: ‘A*’ Psychology, ‘A’ Sociology, ‘A’ Polish, ‘C’ Biology; Daniel Hanstock: ‘A’ Biology, ‘A’ Physics, ‘B’ Chemistry, ‘B’ Maths; George Brown: ‘A*’ Biology, ‘A*’ Chemistry, ’A’ Physics; James Marshall: ‘A*’ Maths, ‘A’ Further Maths, ‘A’ Physics; Emma Reece: ‘A*’ English Literature, ‘A’ Product Design, ‘A’ Maths; Ellie Sitch: ‘A*’ Geography, ‘A*’ Sociology, ‘B’ History; Megan Browne: ‘Distinction *’ Music, ‘A*’ Art, ‘B’ English Literature; Rebecca Fisher: ‘Distinction *’ Performing Arts, ‘Distinction *’ Music, ‘A’ Product Design; Sophie Tomes: ‘A*’ Art, ‘A*’ Photography, ‘Merit’ Music; Elle-May Dudley: ‘Distinction *’ Performing Arts, ‘Distinction *’ Music, ‘B’ Sociology; Phoebe Randall: ‘A’ Psychology, ‘A’ Sociology, ‘B’ Biology.