Year 10 Drama Pupils Off to a Great Start!

Our Year 10 pupils have made a fantastic start to their Drama course. In the photo below, pupils are hard at work on Component 2: Developing Skills and Techniques in the Performing Arts. They’ve already completed an intensive actor training programme, developing their vocal and physical skills to prepare for their roles.

Understanding a character’s journey is key, and our pupils are now investigating the given circumstances of their scripts, preparing to apply the famous “magic if” to bring their characters to life.

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Year 9 pupils are stitching up some fantastic work!

In Year 9 Art, Miss Blackham’s groups have been exploring the work of contemporary textile artist Jose Romussi through creative production of Artist analysis pages and practical embroidery samples! With a theme of ‘duality and hidden meaning’ the pupils have been considering how art can be used as a vehicle to look like one thing but can also mean another. Through cross curricular experiments pupils have been combining their textile and art skills in preparation for an A3 celebrity mixed media portraiture piece they will begin next half term. We are incredibly impressed with their contextual understanding and their embroidery handy work – impressive work Y9!

Opportunities for Year 11!

This week, all of our Year 11 pupils have been invited to spend a morning in our refurbished Sixth Form Centre. They had the chance to meet with Mr. Giles, Head of Sixth Form, Mr. Lloyd, Assistant Head of Sixth Form, and Miss Devereux, Assistant Headteacher. Our pupils learned more about what life in Sixth Form is like at CTA and got to know the Sixth Form team.

We encourage all Year 11 pupils to join us for the Open Evening on Wednesday, 6th November, to explore further opportunities for their academic journey!

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Mexican Fiesta Feast Day!

Today, our pupils had a fantastic time celebrating a Mexican fiesta-themed canteen day! They enjoyed a delicious menu featuring chicken enchiladas, loaded nachos with spicy beef chili, roasted vegetable fajitas, and sweet hojarascas. It was a wonderful opportunity for our pupils to explore and enjoy new flavours from around the world.

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It’s Thankful Thursday!

This week, our Senior Leadership Team had the pleasure of celebrating our pupils’ remarkable achievements.

Miss J Devereux, Assistant Headteacher, met with a dedicated group of Sixth Form pupils who attended an insightful talk on Oxford and Cambridge University applications. Their input and impeccable behaviour showed what an incredible Sixth Form cohort they are.

Mr J Cain, Deputy Headteacher, also had the opportunity to recognise pupils who demonstrated outstanding leadership at a recent primary school football event. Their efforts in organising parking and directing parents/carers greatly contributed to the smooth running of the day.

We are incredibly proud of our pupils and their commitment to excellence! Keep up the fantastic work!

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CTA Open Morning – Thursday 24th October, 9am-10am

Following the overwhelming success of our recent Open Mornings and growing demand, we are excited to announce another opportunity to visit Chase Terrace Academy!

Join us on Thursday 24th October from 9am to 10am for a guided tour led by our Senior Leadership Team. This is a fantastic chance to explore our facilities, learn about our curriculum, and see what makes CTA a great choice for your child.

Spaces are limited, so please ensure you book your place in advance by clicking the link below: https://shorturl.at/Hd5Jz

We look forward to welcoming you to CTA!

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Building skills for the future!

Our Sixth Form pupils have been working on a research project, where they explored a given topic and presented their findings to their Personal Development Groups. Emma and Amber (pictured) delivered an insightful presentation on Nelson Mandela. This activity helps develop crucial presentation skills, boosting confidence for future opportunities in the workplace and interviews.

Want to discover more about life in our Sixth Form and the exciting opportunities we offer? Join us for our Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday 6th November, from 6-8pm. We look forward to seeing you there!

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Support Our School Through EasyFundraising!

We’re so excited to introduce our EasyFundraising page! This fantastic platform allows you to turn your everyday online shopping into FREE donations for our school—at no extra cost to you!

How It Works:

EasyFundraising partners with over 7,000 well-known brands that will donate a portion of what you spend to a cause of your choice—our school, in this case! The best part? The donation is covered by the brand, so it won’t cost you a penny.

Did You Know?

Since 2005, EasyFundraising has helped raise over £50 million for good causes. By simply shopping online, you can help us reach our fundraising goals and support school initiatives.

Right now, EasyFundraising will boost our fundraising by donating an extra £1 for every new supporter who joins in the next few weeks, as long as we reach ten or more sign-ups!

Download the EasyFundraising App!

For the easiest way to shop and track your donations, download the EasyFundraising app, available on both 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 supporting our school!

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This Week at Forest School

In this week’s Forest School session, our pupils embraced the Halloween spirit by working in pairs to design and carve their own spooky pumpkin faces! Not only was this a great way to practice creativity and teamwork, but it also helped develop their fine motor skills.

Pupils also explored the history of Halloween, learning about the use of turnips and swedes for carving before pumpkins became the tradition. As always, environmental responsibility was at the heart of our session – pumpkin seeds were saved for roasting and animal feed, while the rest will be used for pies and soups.

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Congratulations to Mrs Julie Wood, our most recent School…

Julie won a prize of £38.40 – and incredibly, it happened on her wedding day! The new Mrs. Wood shared: “I’ve now won it a few times and think it’s incredible.”

We’re thrilled for her double celebration, and we wish her all the best for her future!

Want to join our School Lottery for just £1 a week and have a chance to win while supporting our school? Find out more here:

https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/chase-terrace-academy

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