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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Lunchtime Concert!

We were immensely proud of our School Choir today, as they delivered their first ever performance, held in the dinner hall, singing Christina Perri’s “A Thousand Years” and ABBA’s “Money, Money, Money.” Their talent truly shone, and the entire room—peers and staff alike—was thrilled!

We also enjoyed outstanding solo performances from Schona, Ellie, and Sophie – a huge well done to all three for their talent and dedication!

Interested in joining? Choir rehearsals are held every Wednesday in the Music Department, and all pupils in Years 7, 8 and 9 are welcome.

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Year 6 Fulfen pupils visit CTA!

We were thrilled to welcome Year 6 pupils from Fulfen Primary School to Chase Terrace Academy today!

It was a fantastic day filled with creativity and energy as the pupils participated in inspiring art workshops and explored new sports in PE. We hope they enjoyed their taste of secondary school life and look forward to seeing some of them join our CTA community in the future!

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Black History Month: Door Competition

In celebration of Black History Month, our pupils have been engaging in an inspiring House Event during their Personal Development lessons. Each form was given letters from this year’s theme, “Reclaiming Narratives” to decorate. They were then challenged to craft an acrostic poem from their letters, to display on their classroom doors.

Miss S Lindsey, Head of the House System, judged the entries, and the winning forms are:

– Year 7: 7B2 

– Year 8: 8F1 

– Year 10: 10E1 

– Year 11: 11E1/11F1 

– Year 12: 12E 

Each winning form will receive five house points, and their poems will be framed and displayed at school. Second and third places also earned points for their efforts. A huge well done to all pupils for their hard work, creativity, and teamwork!

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Lettings Spotlight: You Play Netball

Interested in playing netball?

You Play Netball is a fantastic initiative that encourages women to return to the sport in a fun and friendly environment. Whether you haven’t played since school or are a complete beginner, everyone is welcome!

Cost: £6 per player or £42 for a full team

Age Requirement: 18 and over

Find out more here: https://www.youplaynetball.co.uk/league/chase-terrace-academy/burntwood-wednesday

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‘Becoming Nancy’ Theatre Trip

This week, a group of our pupils had the fantastic opportunity to attend ‘Becoming Nancy’ at the Birmingham Rep Theatre! The play explored powerful themes of self-discovery, resilience, and overcoming racial and homophobic discrimination in 1970s Britain. Our pupils not only enjoyed the performance but also had a blast joining in for a dance during the final song! A truly memorable experience that brought valuable discussions to life.

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Wake Up Wednesday

This week, we’re excited to share a valuable resource from the National College on supporting children with self-regulation. These top tips can help guide pupils towards better emotional control and focus, both in and outside the classroom. Check out the link below for practical advice on nurturing these essential skills!

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A Spook-tacular Surprise!

Pupils in macrame club have been crafting spooky Halloween skeletons! As a surprise, they’ve been secretly leaving their creations in teachers’ classrooms as random acts of kindness.

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Food Parcels available at our CATCH Hub

A huge thank you to Highfields Primary Academy and Boney Hay Primary Academy for their generous donations from the recent Harvest Festival! Thanks to their support, we have food parcels available for collection at our school Reception this Thursday and Friday from 9:00am to 3:30pm.

No need to book—just come along and collect!

Please feel free to share this with anyone who may benefit. We are here to help!

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