Eid Mubarak!

Wishing all our pupils, staff, and wider community a joyous and blessed Eid Mubarak! May this special occasion bring peace, happiness, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

Assembly Focus: Religious Observance in Spring

This week at CTA, our assemblies have explored religious observance in Spring, focusing on Easter, Eid, and Passover. Miss Roach, Head of RE, highlighted the shared themes of renewal, remembrance, and tenacity, as well as the significance of these celebrations in different faiths.

These festivals encourage reflection, fresh determination, and a commitment to overcoming challenges. At CTA, we take this as an opportunity to move forward positively, work hard, and embrace new opportunities. It’s never too late to make a positive change and make a difference!

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Exploring Careers in the Royal Navy

Today, our pupils had the fantastic opportunity to learn about the diverse career paths within the Royal Navy, thanks to Taylor Haywood, a former Chase Terrace Academy student. With four years of experience in radar operations, Taylor provided invaluable insights into life in the Navy and the many opportunities it offers.

This session was specially tailored for pupils who expressed an interest in this field through our aspirations questionnaire, ensuring they received relevant and inspiring career guidance. A huge thank you to Taylor for sharing their journey and inspiring the next generation!

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It’s Thankful Thursday!

Today, Miss Devereux had the pleasure of meeting Kenny (Year 10), who was nominated for his outstanding attitude during the recent Year 10 trip to Staffordshire University. Kenny impressed everyone with his insightful questions and showed incredible tenacity and aspiration while discussing his future ambitions.

Mrs. Cain also met with Lara, Year 7, who recently competed in the 100m breaststroke and 100m backstroke – achieving 4th place in backstroke and 6th in breaststroke all while knocking an amazing 10 seconds off her personal best!

Well done to both Kenny and Lara – fantastic achievements!

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Attendance research project

We are proud to be working with ImpactEd, a leading research organisation, to better understand and improve school attendance – both at Chase Terrace Academy and nationwide.

Over the next few days, our pupils will take part in a short online survey to share their thoughts on key areas affecting attendance, including peer relationships, school environment, sense of belonging, and wellbeing. This feedback will help us implement targeted support strategies to enhance pupil engagement.

As parents and carers, your insights are invaluable in shaping the support we provide. We would appreciate it if you could please take a few moments to complete the survey, which has been shared via a letter on the MyChildAtSchool App, to share your views on attendance and how we can work together to support your child.

Thank you in advance for your time and support.

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US Girls Taster Sessions at CTA!

US Girls will be hosting taster sessions for girls in Years 7, 8, and 9 at CTA. These sessions will include crafts, sports, and competitions with prizes, providing a fantastic opportunity to try new activities in a fun and supportive environment. The sessions will take place on Tuesday 1st and 8th April from 3:10pm to 4:10pm and are completely free of charge.

Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and originating from StreetGames, the US Girls programme is designed to encourage and sustain young women’s participation in sport and physical activity. It offers a safe space where girls can build friendships, develop confidence, and take part in activities designed by those who attend.

We encourage all pupils to come along, get involved, and enjoy the experience. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Amazing creativity from Year 7!

Our talented Year 7 pupils in Mr Hewitt’s classes have been working on their drawing and rendering skills while following a creative design brief. Each pupil developed unique initial concepts, bringing their ideas to life by crafting ‘block head’ characters from wood and acrylic, etched using our laser cutter. As a group, they have also designed and produced a CTA Mascot to proudly display in our school. 

Fantastic work, Year 7! We can’t wait to see what you create next.

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SpeakUp monologue competition!

Does your child have a passion for storytelling and performance? This is their chance to shine!  

We’re inviting pupils to take part in an exciting SpeakUp Monologue Competition, where they will write and perform an original piece through a character they’ve created. It’s a fantastic opportunity to build confidence, creativity, and acting skills! This is all about storytelling, not spoken word, and their piece should be no longer than three minutes.

Performances will be judged by Ms Maymand, with winning entries recorded and submitted to the National Competition. The deadline to register is 1st April. Encourage your child to step into the spotlight and showcase their creativity! Interested pupils should see Ms Maymand for more details.

Year 10 Progress Evening

A reminder that our Year 10 Progress Evening will take place on Thursday 3rd April from 4:00pm to 6:30pm, providing a valuable opportunity for parents and carers to meet subject teachers and discuss their child’s progress.

Appointments will be held face-to-face in school, lasting five minutes each, and can be booked online from 8am on 19th March until 3pm on 28th March on a first come, first served basis via the booking system on our school website. More information can be found in the letter sent on the MyChildAtSchool App. If you experience any login issues, please contact the Year Office.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Year 11 Exam Preparation

In recognition of their exceptional attitude during their recent trial exams, all Year 11 pupils have received a fully equipped pencil case today! This contains all the essential stationery they will need for their upcoming GCSE examinations in May, along with a special good luck note from Mrs Lloyd and Mrs Pickin, our Year 11 Progress Team.

We are incredibly proud of our Year 11 cohort and encourage them to keep up the hard work as they prepare for this important milestone. Keep going – you’ve got this!

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