Well done to our First Aid Champions!

We’re incredibly proud of our pupils who have successfully completed their First Aid Training Course this academic year. Throughout the course, they’ve gained vital life-saving skills including CPR, defibrillation, the recovery position, and how to respond to choking.

Led by a fully qualified instructor, the training was designed to build both knowledge and confidence in emergency situations. Each pupil received a First Aid badge and certificate, presented by our Headteacher, Ms Mason during a celebratory breakfast.

Well done to all involved – your dedication and commitment could one day make all the difference!

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Sparx Reader Star Pupils!

We are incredibly proud to celebrate the top pupil in each year group for their outstanding achievement on Sparx Reader this year! These pupils earned the highest number of Sparx Reader points in their year group, demonstrating exceptional dedication to both reading and learning.

Each winner received a certificate and a Sparx Reader pin badge in recognition of their fantastic effort.

Well done to all!

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Dave Robertson MP visits Chase Terrace Academy!

We were delighted to welcome local MP Dave Robertson to Chase Terrace Academy for a visit focused on strengthening community partnerships and enhancing opportunities for our pupils.

Mr Robertson met with pupils, staff, and leaders to learn more about our careers programme, including work experience and Sixth Form pathways.

During the visit, Mr Robertson and Headteacher Ms Mason discussed the development of a ‘Schools Alliance’, a collaborative initiative linking schools with local services, businesses, and organisations to provide wider support for pupils. They also spoke about the growing pressures schools face, particularly around budgeting and funding and support for SEND provision.

It was a valuable opportunity to showcase the brilliant work happening across our school and explore future partnerships to support our young people.

We look forward to continuing this important work together!

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Sports Day arrangements

A reminder that our Sports Day will be taking place on Thursday 10th July 2025. We would like to remind parents, carers, and pupils of some essential information to ensure the day runs smoothly.

All pupils are required to come to school wearing their correct CTA PE kit and will need to register at 8:30am. Year 7 & 8 pupils will register in their Personal Development rooms before their sports day events begin at 10.50am – 12.50pm. Years 9 & 10 pupils will register on the fields and complete their sports day events until 10:30am. Year 12 will register on the fields and will be either competing or supporting throughout the day. When not competing, pupils will be in their form rooms completing Personal Development activities.

All pupils will gather on the field from 1:30pm to 3:00pm for the finals, relays, and presentations. The event will finish at the normal end of the school day.

To support your child on the day, please ensure they wear their CTA PE kit to school. More detailed information can be found in the letter sent out on the MyChildAtSchool App.

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Year 8 & 9 ‘Step In, Speak Up’ Workshop

Recently, our Year 8 and 9 pupils took part in the Active Bystander Intervention Programme: ‘Step In, Speak Up’ – focused on tackling violence against women and girls (VAWG) in partnership with Lichfield District Council.

The session explored peer-on-peer abuse and the societal pressures that can prevent young people from speaking out. Through dramatic reconstructions, interactive quizzes, and flashback/flashforward techniques, pupils engaged with real-life scenarios and learned safe and effective ways to intervene.

The programme gave pupils the tools to recognise harmful behaviours, the confidence to challenge them, and guidance on how to support both friends displaying concerning behaviour and those who may be victims of domestic abuse.

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A Huge Shoutout to our Year 12 Reading Mentors!

We’re incredibly proud of our Year 12 pupils who generously give their time twice a week to support our Year 7 and 8 pupils through our reading programme.

Their patience, encouragement, and commitment are helping to build strong, positive relationships and boosts the confidence and progress of our younger pupils. The impact is clear, with fantastic results already being seen!

This vital intervention simply wouldn’t be possible without the support of our Sixth Former pupils. Thank you for being such inspiring mentors and role models!

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Rodeo Celebration Day

Our End-of-Year Rodeo Celebration is just around the corner and we’re looking forward to an exciting day on Friday 11th July 2025! Please note that the school day will finish early at 2:00 pm, and pupils will need to arrange their own transport home.

This will be a non-uniform day, and pupils should come dressed in appropriate sportswear to ensure they can fully enjoy the activities planned. Pupils are welcome to bring cash for snacks, drinks, and games, and we encourage families to send a suitable amount for any optional purchases.

A portion of the proceeds raised will go to Spark in Burntwood, our chosen school charity, in recognition of the amazing work they do in the local community. This fundraising initiative has been proudly led by our pupil leadership team, who have worked hard to support this great cause.

Further details can be found in the letter shared via the MyChildAtSchool app. Let’s make it a fantastic end to the school year!

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Year 12 pupils gain first-hand insight into politics with…

A huge shout-out to Ellie, Jessica, and Khalen in Year 12, who recently took part in an incredible work experience placement with Dave Robertson, MP as a result of their outstanding performance in the Lichfield Schools Speaking Competition.

During their time with Mr Robertson, they gained valuable experience writing press releases, responding to constituents’ emails, drafting newsletters, and exploring real-life casework. They also visited Parliament, toured the House of Commons, and enjoyed a guided tour around some of London’s most iconic landmarks.

A fantastic achievement and a brilliant opportunity to see politics in action – well done!

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We’re Hiring: Evening Site Supervisor

We are looking for an Evening Site Supervisor to join our team on a permanent, part-time basis. The role involves working 28 hours per week, from 15:00 to 21:00 Monday to Thursday, and 15:00 to 19:00 on Fridays.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining the safety, security, and appearance of our school buildings and grounds.

If you’re practical, dependable and ready to make a difference in a school environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here: https://chaseterraceacademy.co.uk/our-school/vacancies/ 

What’s on next week?

We’ve got a fantastic week of events lined up for our pupils – take a look below to see what’s planned.

Please pay particular attention to the arrangements for Sports Day and our Rodeo Celebration Day. Full details about these events can be found in the letters sent via the MyChildAtSchool app or under ‘Messages Home’ on our school website.

We’re looking forward to a great week ahead!