Community defibrillator donation from Morgan and Bond

We are thrilled to extend our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Andy Bond, the Managing Director of Morgan and Bond, for his generous donation of a defibrillator to our school site. This invaluable contribution not only benefits our school but also extends its reach to serve the wider community.

Mr. Bond, who also serves as a director at Chasetown Football Club, a long-standing partner in our school lettings programme, has exemplified the spirit of community support through this thoughtful gesture.

As indicated on the plaque, the presence of this defibrillator serves as a symbol of our collective commitment to safety and well-being. Mrs. F. Gilbert, Cover Manager, who manages school lettings, said: “It’s truly wonderful to see local businesses like Morgan and Bond stepping forward to support our school and the local community. We sincerely hope that this piece of equipment remains untouched, but its presence offers reassurance and peace of mind to all.”

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Join us for our next Parent Forum!

We would like to invite you to our upcoming Parent Forum, scheduled for Wednesday 13th March, from 5:00pm to 6:00pm. This event serves as a valuable platform for parents/carers to actively participate in discussions concerning their child’s education journey. Light refreshments will be provided.

Here’s what you can expect on the agenda:

• Short presentation by Deputy Headteacher, Mr M Newman, on the feedback gathered from recent parent and pupil surveys.

• Presentation by Mrs. S Morgan, Business Manager, providing insight into our current toilet refurbishment project aimed to provide the best possible facilities for our pupils in the future.

• Presentation by Miss H Elton, Marketing and Communications Assistant, outlining our approach to parental communication. We will also be holding a drop-in session for those needing support with the MyChildAtSchool App.

• Q&A session for you to voice any concerns or share positive feedback.

We value your participation and look forward to productive discussions that will contribute to the ongoing improvement of our school community.

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Celebrating World Book Day in style!

Today, our staff team surprised our pupils by dressing up as their favourite book characters, all in the spirit of promoting a love of reading and highlighting the importance of books in our lives.

It was a closely guarded secret until today, and the reactions from our pupils have been absolutely priceless! From magical wizards to clever detectives, our staff have truly brought literature to life within our school walls.

In addition to spreading literary joy, we also held a friendly competition for the best costumes as a department. After much deliberation, we’re excited to announce that the trophy for this year’s best costumes goes to our Computer Science department for their fantastic Jurassic Park outfits! A huge congratulations to them for their creativity and enthusiasm.

Thank you to everyone who took part and made this World Book Day celebration a memorable one. Let’s continue to inspire a lifelong love of reading in our pupils and beyond!

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Guess the shelfie competition!

Today, our pupils took on a fun challenge in honour of World Book Day! They put their detective skills to the test by guessing the ‘shelfies’ of some of our staff members.

As a sweet reward, there were Haribos waiting for those who cracked the mystery! Congratulations to all the pupils who successfully matched the shelves to the right staff members!

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Poetry By Heart event!

Our Key Stage 3 pupils have been showcasing their incredible talent and passion for poetry in an inspiring competition. Through dedication and hard work, they’ve chosen poems, learned them by heart, and delivered captivating performances.

Pupils have been rehearsing each week to develop their understanding of poetry and performance and recently took part in CTA’s very own Poetry by Heart Competition, judged by CTA Governor, Mrs G Francis.

Mrs D Maymand, Subject lead for Performing Arts, said: “These pupils have shown resilience and tenacity in their approach to mastering their lines and developing performance skills. It was a delight to watch the poetry come alive and the storytelling capture the audiences imagination”

The selected pupils will now move forward to film their entries, ready to compete in the national Poetry by Heart Competition.

Congratulations to Ben, Androniki, Lucie, Leigha and Mariama for your hard work and commitment!

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Exciting Announcement

We are absolutely thrilled to welcome Miss T Doughty to the Chase Terrace Academy team!

Miss Doughty has taken on the role of Science Technician. With her wealth of experience and dedication to education, we know she’ll make an invaluable contribution to our school community .

Miss T Doughty shared, “I am beyond thrilled to join the CTA Team as a Science Technician. I am passionate about supporting our pupils with practical activities in their Science curriculum, and I am eager to contribute to their learning journey.”

Miss Doughty’s dedication and expertise will undoubtedly enhance the learning experience for our pupils, and we couldn’t be happier to have her on board. Please join us in welcoming Miss T Doughty to the CTA team!

Thankful Thursday/Feel Good Friday Nomination

We know that our pupils are achieving incredible things outside the classroom, and we want to celebrate their successes as part of our ‘Thankful Thursday’ and ‘Feel Good Friday’ praise programme!

If your child has demonstrated any of our school values of respect, community, tenacity or aspiration or excels in an area outside of school, we want to hear about it! Whether it’s a sports competition, an artistic achievement, or community service, we believe every accomplishment deserves recognition.

All nominations are reviewed by our Senior Leadership Team and celebrations will be arranged, providing the above criteria is met.

As we receive a large number of nominations your child may not receive their recognition the same week they are nominated. However, their achievement will be celebrated and shared on our Facebook, X (formerly twitter) pages and our website, please keep an eye out!

To nominate your child, please complete this form.

Win £1000 to spend at Sainsburys!

Congratulations to Miss L Roach, Teacher of RE, on her win in this week’s School Lottery! Miss Roach has hit the jackpot with a prize of £40.50!

Don’t miss out on your chance to win in our upcoming draw on Saturday at 8pm.

But the excitement doesn’t stop there! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new SuperDraw with an incredible prize – a choice between a £1000 Sainsbury’s voucher or £1000 cash prize!

Each weekly ticket purchase automatically enters you into the SuperDraw. For more chances to win, simply purchase additional tickets for more entries! The SuperDraw will take place on Saturday, March 30th, so mark your calendars for your chance to win big and support our school in the process!

For more information or to buy your tickets, please follow this link.

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Celebrating Mrs. S Southwell’s brave act for a worthy…

Join us in applauding the remarkable courage and compassion of Mrs. S Southwell, our Head of Year 7! This past weekend, she “braved the shave” alongside her friends, all in support of Young Lives vs Cancer.

Their selfless act aimed to raise £1000 for this noble cause, but we’re thrilled to announce that their collective efforts have surpassed all expectations, with a whopping total of over £3000 raised!

Mrs. Southwell’s dedication to making a difference in the lives of those battling cancer is truly inspiring. Let’s continue to rally behind her and show our support for this incredible initiative.

If you would like to support Mrs Southwell’s fundraiser, her GoFundMe page is available here.

Exciting News from Year 8 Textiles!

Our talented Year 8 pupils have been busy unleashing their creativity in their recent textiles lessons! They’ve embarked on a fantastic journey of design and craftsmanship by creating their very own pair of shorts.

From sketching out their unique designs to bringing them to life using sewing machines and an assortment of textile equipment, our pupils have shown incredible skill and dedication throughout the process. Their attention to detail and innovative ideas have truly impressed us all.

We’re immensely proud of their hard work and commitment to mastering new skills in textiles.

Stay tuned for more glimpses into the wonderful projects our pupils are working on!

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