Wake Up Wednesday

This week’s #WakeUpWednesday from the National College shares ten top tips for parents/carers and educators on encouraging children to choose respect in their daily lives. This aligns with our school values, reminding our pupils to “Respect the CTA Way” both inside the classroom and throughout our community.

Take a look at the image below to learn more and see how you can help reinforce respect at home and beyond.

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Reminder to support our EasyFundraising!

Did you know you can turn your everyday online shopping into FREE donations for our school? Through EasyFundraising, over 7,000 brands donate a portion of what you spend directly to us—at no extra cost to you! Thanks to our amazing supporters, we’ve raised over £52 so far since our recent launch.

Since 2005, EasyFundraising has helped raise over £50 million for good causes. By shopping online, you’re helping us meet our fundraising goals for school projects and initiatives.

How It Works

Simply shop with your favourite brands, and they’ll donate to our school on your behalf. It’s completely free for you, as donations are covered by the brand!

Download the EasyFundraising App

For the easiest experience, track and shop directly through the EasyFundraising app—available on iOS and Android.

Support us for FREE by registering here and start raising funds today: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/chaseterraceacademy

Thank you for being part of our community and supporting our school!

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Samba Drumming Club

Our pupils have been having a fantastic time at Samba Drumming Club! They’ve been hard at work rehearsing a new song with Mr E Reinikovas, Subject Leader for Music. The club runs every Tuesday lunchtime and is open to all pupils who want to explore their rhythm and drumming skills!

You can find our full extra-curricular timetable here: https://shorturl.at/HFifk

You can find the video here.

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Remembrance Day

All pupils who are part of uniformed groups are invited to wear their uniform on Monday, 11th November to mark Remembrance Day.

We’re also looking for two pupils to represent our school at the Remembrance service at Burntwood Memorial Hall on Sunday, 10th November.

If you’re interested, please see Mrs. Riddet-Smith in B21.

Thank you for helping us honour this important day.

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Introducing Paul Cater to the CTA Music School!

We are thrilled to introduce Paul Cater as the newest member of our Music School faculty! With 25 years of experience teaching piano, keyboard, and music theory to pupils of all ages and skill levels, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to our programme. He has performed at numerous concerts across the West Midlands, including in Cradley Heath, Walsall, and Bournville.

Our pupils have been thoroughly enjoying their lessons with Paul, and we’re excited to see the growth he brings to our music community!

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Return to school

We hope all our families are having a wonderful and restful half-term break!

As a reminder, all pupils will return to school on Monday, 4th November 2024. Please ensure your child enters the school via the pupil entrance on Bridge Cross Road only. Pupils are expected to arrive by 8:30am for their Personal Development lessons.

We look forward to welcoming everyone back!

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Sixth Form Open Evening!

A reminder that our Sixth Form Open Evening is taking place on Wednesday, 6th November, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm!

This is a fantastic opportunity to discover more about life in the Sixth Form. You will hear a brief presentation on the wide range of academic and applied general courses available for September 2025, including our entry requirements. Presentations will be held at 6:15pm, 6:45pm, and 7:15pm in the drama studio. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a timed ticket for one of the presentations. This event is especially valuable if your child is still exploring their post-16 options.

Please enter via the main reception; parking is available in the main car park. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Year 7 Admissions for September 2025 closing soon!

A reminder that if you’re looking for a place for your child to join us in Year 7 next year, the deadline is approaching fast —you must apply by tomorrow, 31st October 2024.

To submit your application, head to the Staffordshire County Council portal: https://ems.staffordshire.gov.uk/CitizenPortal/en

Don’t miss out – we can’t wait to welcome our new Year 7 pupils!

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Congratulations to our Year 10 Netball Team!

During the half-term break, we wanted to reflect on the accomplishments of our talented netball team!  Recently, they proudly represented our school at the Cannock and District Netball Tournament held at CTA, finishing in an impressive 2nd place! Their hard work, teamwork, and tenacity truly shone on the court.

The team was presented with their well-deserved certificates during assembly —well done to all involved!

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Celebrating our pupils!

This week, we’ve been recognising and rewarding the hard work of our pupils. Each Progress Team nominated two pupils from each Personal Development Group to enjoy a special treat—delicious pancakes with toppings choices of fruit, Nutella, syrup, or lemon juice.

Across all year groups, pupils also joined Miss Devereux for a hot chocolate morning, while those in Years 7, 8, and 9 enjoyed a spooky ‘cinema afternoon’ watching Hocus Pocus to get into the Halloween spirit!

We are so proud of the effort and dedication shown by all our pupils this half-term. Wishing everyone a safe, restful and fun break! We can’t wait to welcome you back on Monday, 4th November!

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