It’s Thankful Thursday!

Today, we are incredibly thankful for our wonderful Sixth Form pupils who generously volunteered their time and effort to support our Macmillan Coffee Morning last week. Your hard work and dedication have made a real difference in helping us to raise over £600!

A special thank you to Miss J. Devereux, Assistant Headteacher, for recognising their efforts and meeting with them to show our appreciation.

Well done, everyone!

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Our Employment Futures Expo is Fast Approaching!

We’re excited to announce an incredible opportunity for our pupils to engage with over 100 exhibitors at our upcoming Employment Futures Expo!

Open to all pupils, the event will feature engaging, interactive activities to help you discover the best route to your future success. It’s the perfect chance to explore different industries, network with professionals, and discover the best direction for your future.

We are also honoured to welcome Douglas Wright, the High Sheriff of West Midlands, who will officially open the event.

Don’t miss this fantastic chance to shape your future and network with industry professionals. We can’t wait to see you there!

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Year 12 Partnership Evening

We invite all Year 12 parents/carers to join us for our Partnership Evening on Thursday 10th October from 6:00pm to 7:40pm. We’ll start with a brief presentation in Lees Hall, followed by breakout sessions for you and your child.

The event is designed to provide essential information on the transition from Year 11 into Sixth Form, as well as advice on post-18 options such as university and apprenticeship pathways.

If you’d like to attend, please click the link sent out in the letter on the MyChildAtSchool app to complete a short form—this will help us in planning the evening.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Inkcredible work!

Our talented Year 12 photography pupils are already excelling in their course! Recently, they’ve been diving into lighting setups and learning how photographers respond to different scenarios. In their latest lessons, they’ve been experimenting with shutter speed to capture stunning explosions of ink, inspired by the style of Alberto Seveso.

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Black History Month

The month of October marks Black History Month. This year’s theme, ‘Reclaiming Narratives’, is a powerful call to action for Black communities across the UK to become storytellers, historians, and custodians of their rich heritage. As we celebrate resilience, creativity, and the strength found in diversity, our pupils will be engaging in special assemblies throughout October to honour this important month.

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Learning by doing!

In recent Year 10 science lessons with Mrs Fenney, pupils have been engaging in heart dissections as part of their biology curriculum. This hands-on activity provides a valuable opportunity for pupils to explore the structure and function of the heart up close. By examining both the internal and external components, pupils gain a deeper understanding of how the heart works and its essential role in the human body.

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Forest School is Back!

We are thrilled to welcome Muddy Hands and Feet Forest School back to Chase Terrace Academy! We’re looking forward to forest school this week, following the success of last week’s session, where our pupils embraced practical life skills, redesigning our allotment area with raised beds, choosing the best spots for planting. They even built functional tables from wooden pallets, which will be put to great use in future sessions!

These hands-on activities foster ownership of our school site and instils a strong sense of responsibility. We’re so proud of their hard work!

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Your Feedback Matters!

We would like to take the opportunity to extend our gratitude for your ongoing support and partnership in your child(ren)’s education journey at CTA.

Your insights and opinions are invaluable to us, which is why we kindly ask you to take a few moments to complete our Parental Survey. Your input guides us in implementing positive changes that enhance the learning experience for every pupil within our school community.

Please check your messages on the MyChildAtSchool app for the survey link. Your participation is highly appreciated and plays a significant role in shaping the future of our school.

Thank you for your continued support, we look forward to receiving your valuable feedback.

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Exploring Mitosis in Year 11 Biology!

In recent Year 11 Biology lessons, our pupils have been hands-on in creating microscope slides to observe the process of mitosis! After preparing a vial with hydrochloric acid and immersing it in hot water, they added a garlic clove, allowing the root tips to soften for study. Pupils then carefully cut 1-2mm from the root tip to observe key stages of mitosis, such as telophase, prophase, and anaphase.

This practical activity is an essential part of the Year 11 curriculum and could feature on their upcoming exams. Well done to all the pupils for their hard work!

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