News – Page 2 – Chase Terrace Academy

Swimming to success!

16/06/2026

A huge well done to all students who took part in the swimming gala at Cheslyn Hay Academy on Friday!

The team secured an excellent 4th place overall in the district, which is a fantastic achievement. Every student represented the school brilliantly, showing real determination and resilience throughout – particularly as many were not regular club swimmers.

A big thank you to Mr Barter for organising and running such a successful event.

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Government changes to free school meals

16/06/2026

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 the letter sent via the MyChildAtSchool app.

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We’re Hiring: Student Support Officer

15/06/2026

We are seeking to appoint a Student Support professional to join our pastoral team. This role will involve building positive relationships with students, parents, carers, and external professionals to provide the best possible support for our pupils and staff.

The successful candidate will share our inclusive ethos, fostering a well-ordered, highly supportive, and respectful learning environment where diversity is celebrated and every pupil is valued as an individual.

If you have a passion for excellence and share our vision, we offer the opportunity to be part of a successful and progressive Trust where learning is at the heart of everything we do.

To find out more and apply, please visit our website: https://tinyurl.com/yc7p7prr

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A spoonful of excitement…

15/06/2026

A spoonful of excitement…
Rehearsals are just around the corner for our next big production!
Any guesses yet?

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Students visit Birmingham Pride’s Big Community Event!

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June is internationally celebrated as pride month. Pride month is an opportunity to champion visibility and inclusion and stand up against inequalities still faced by many people around the world. It is a time for people to reflects on the progress made within the LGBTQIA+ community and celebrate individual freedoms and identities.

On Friday the 22nd of May, a group of pupils from Chase Terrace Academy travelled into Birmingham City Centre to take part in the annual Birmingham Pride celebrations.

Birmingham Pride is one of the largest pride celebrations in the United Kingdom and features a whole weekend of events and celebrations attended by over 75,000 people, the festivities are all started by the Big Community Event on the Friday – a family friendly event for all ages, situated in the main pride festival site.

The group, accompanied by Mr Cooper, Miss Roach, Miss Bennet and Miss Lindsey wore bright clothing, badges and flags for the evening – pupils used the journey as an opportunity to apply rainbow face paint and glitter to really look the part!

On arrival, the group walked through Birmingham’s gay village as the weekend festivities were being set up, witnessing streets being adorned with rainbow flags and bunting.

Pupils watched a range of vibrant and exciting performances by local activists, dance groups, choirs as well as drag kings and queens. A moving dance performance tackled the stigma following the HIV crisis of the 1980s featuring local drag performer, Twiggy. Speakers discussed breaking barriers and challenging homophobia and transphobia in modern society and spoke out for inclusion and visibility.

Pupils also took advantage of the fun fayre, followed by a range of street food offerings. Many pupils bought pride badges, flags and fans from the stalls on site that were selling all manner of colourful items.

The evening was a great opportunity to experience a significant cultural event and experience the diversity and inclusivity of the LGBTQIA+ community. All pupils had a fantastic time and thoroughly embodied Chase Terrace’s core values of community and respect and can’t wait to get involved again next year.

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Bitesize Bulletin – w/c 15th June

15/06/2026

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

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Final week of examinations!

14/06/2026

GCSE students complete all exams on Monday, while A‑Level students are nearly at the finish line – keep pushing!
We are incredibly proud of how all students have approached this exam season with maturity and determination. We hope that everyone is able to enjoy a well‑deserved rest very soon.

A reminder that our safeguarding page includes parent/carer and student guidance around wellbeing and support during results day.

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Year 10 take part in the Hora!

12/06/2026

Our Year 10 Philosophy and Ethics students showed great engagement in their recent lessons. As part of their learning on Jewish culture and traditions, they had the opportunity to take part in the Hora – a traditional wedding dance. It was great to see such enthusiasm and willingness to get involved!

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First Aid Club leading the way with life-saving skills

12/06/2026

Our First Aid Club students are hard at work once again! Following the success of their “Restart a Heart” campaign earlier this academic year, the group is now creating a new instructional video focused on the recovery position and how to respond if someone is unconscious.

This resource will be shared with all students across our school community, helping to equip them with essential, life-saving knowledge and confidence in emergency situations. We are incredibly proud of their continued commitment to making a positive difference.

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More clues about our next school performance are coming…

12/06/2026

Some stories begin with the wind changing…

And when it does, anything can happen

More clues about our next school performance are coming soon…

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