Pupils have been rewarded with an amazing zorbing experience…

Throughout the year, pupils at the school are rewarded with house points in recognition of their hard work, progress, positive attitude towards learning and their commitment to doing good deeds. These house points serve as a way to motivate and encourage pupils to excel in various areas of school life.

An exciting reward event is organised at the end of the academic year for the winning house and this year, Fallow emerged as the victorious house. As a result, all pupils in the house were granted a special reward last week – a zorbing experience!

Miss S Lindsey, Head of House and organiser of the event, said, “Pupils in Fallow were thrilled to participate in such an exciting activity as a celebration of their collective achievements.”

The event extended into the afternoon for pupils from other houses across the school who have individually made significant contributions to the house system and positively impacted on their respective houses.

Ms N Mason, Headteacher, said, “This inclusive approach ensured that all pupils who have shown dedication and commitment to the school’s values and community were rewarded to partake in this thrilling end of year reward.”

Eine wunderschöne Woche in Deutschland!

Chase Terrace Academy pupils from Year 8 have been taking in the breath-taking scenery of the Rhine Valley this week on the German Language Trip. During the first day, pupils had the opportunity to explore the town of Koblenz and witness the meeting of the rivers Rhine and Mosel at Deutsches Eck. The group have been making the most of the area surrounding the hotel; Boppard is a traditional German Town with many shops and culture to experience.

The second day began by visiting the gothic castle at Cochem, which has been restored to allow visitors to learn about its rich history. This was followed by a visit to the nearby Moselbad, where pupils enjoyed the waterslides and wave-pool in the picturesque surroundings of the Mosel Valley.

The group have excelled in applying their German language skills throughout the trip to purchase items from shops and in particular during meal times at the hotel. The hotel owners have been complementary about their exemplary conduct and their readiness to converse with them in German.

Ms C Horton, MFL Teacher and organiser of the trip said “the group are shining example of the positive and supportive attitude that we expect of Chase Terrace pupils. We have been immensely proud to see our pupils appreciate the value of their tenacity and hard work in school by applying their language skills in a real-life context and consistently conducting themselves in a way that reflects positively on themselves and the school.”

We look forward to continuing the trip, with visits to the town of Rudesheim and Phantasialand theme park.

Chase Terrace Academy on tour in France!

Our Year 8 pupils are currently on day 3 of their French trip! Today, pupils had an exciting experience exploring a traditional artisanal bakery, known as a “boulangerie”, where they had the opportunity to learn about the process of baking bread in a wood oven. They observed the skilled bakers in action and gained insights into the art of bread-making.

After the bakery visit, pupils and staff enjoyed delicious pastries and then made their way to the beach, where they spent the afternoon enjoying coastal surroundings.

Mrs E Scholes, MFL Teacher and organiser of the trip, said, “The trip has provided the opportunity for pupils to practice their language skills and utilise their knowledge to confidently order an ice cream and drink, engaging in real-life situations and enhancing their fluency and confidence in the French language.”

Chase Terrace Festival celebrates the end of the year…

Chase Terrace Festival celebrates the end of the year with an electric atmosphere!

We are thrilled to share the success of our end of year celebration, Chase Terrace Festival, that took place today!

The event was arranged by our festival team, Ms K Tooth, Ms A Vivian and Ms V Wilson, to bring our school community together and celebrate achievements; raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust and enjoy a memorable experience before the Summer break. The festival was brimming with activities from face painting and hair braiding to exciting games and animal encounters (and much more!). There was something for everyone, with pupils particularly enjoying the inflatable assault course and dancing by the main stage.  

Ms K Tooth, PE Teacher and one of the organisers of the event, said, “The energy and excitement amongst pupils and staff showed Chase Terrace Academy at its best! It has been a pleasure to work with so many wonderful people to make this a fun and memorable event.”

We are immensely grateful to the many businesses in our community that generously contributed their time, resources and expertise to make this festival a reality. Extended thanks to all parents and carers who attended last night and early this morning to set up tents, which really added to the festival vibe and provided pupils with a little shelter! Despite the typical British weather, pupils were in very high spirts and many said, “We will remember this forever!”

Ms N Mason, Headteacher, said, “I would like to extend my gratitude to everyone who contributed to making this festival a resounding success. The event was a vibrant celebration that brought together pupils, parents and the wider community. Special thanks to the festival team for all of their enthusiasm and meticulous planning to make the occasion truly remarkable.”

The festival closed with a number of staff performing live on stage, which had everyone dancing and singing along. The atmosphere was electric and the perfect way to end the festival.  

Employability Year 10 Careers Workshops at Chase Terrace Academy!

As part of our Raising Aspirations Programme, we were delighted to welcome a range of different professionals into CTA to meet with some of our Year 10 pupils.

This included one of Staffordshire’s largest employers Staffordshire County Council. CTA are one of 85 Schools and Colleges who are in the Stoke and Staffs Careers and Enterprise Hub. We have our own Enterprise Advisor, Vicky Perry, from Staffordshire County Council who are a Cornerstone Employer. Vicky supports us with facilitating some of the vital employer and educator encounters.

Pupils were given advice about employability skills and what employers look for when they are recruiting. Pupils were shown examples of what to include on a CV, applications and during interviews. Pupils had the opportunity to talk through their own career ideas and what research and preparation had they already done ahead of making applications in just a few months’ time.

Mrs Poppleton, Director of Careers, said: ‘It is crucial that pupils learn about what employers are looking for and therefore, this was an incredibly valuable opportunity. We want to extend a huge thank you all who shared their professional time and expertise with us today.’

Forensic Psychology Careers Workshop at Chase Terrace Academy!  

Our impressive careers education programme is almost complete for this academic year. This week, we have had our penultimate careers workshop, joined by another wonderful CTA pupil alumni, Lucy Reeves. Pupils from Year 7 up to Year 12, were given this incredible opportunity to listen to Lucy’s journey.

Lucy shared her educational experiences working her way through her GCSES and early career aspirations. She continued her education with us in the Sixth Form to study 3 A levels including A level psychology which really piqued her interest in pursuing this subject as a career. Lucy joined the University of Exeter to study her Bachelors in Psychology and then she completed a Masters at the University of Gloucester. Lucy spent some time working as a Crisis Counsellor and a Probation Officer before landing her dream career working as a Trainee Forensic Psychologist in a Prison. Lucy’s studies will continue for a while yet, as she is currently studying a PGdip in ‘Forensic Psychology Practice’ at Manchester Met University.

As a school community, we are very proud of Lucy’s achievements and the feedback from the pupils who listened to her presentation was excellent.

Julie Poppleton, Director of Careers, said: ‘Lucy’s insights and expertise into her career and this specialist field were really inspiring and very thought provoking. CTA and pupils were very grateful of her time.’

Jaguar Land Rover Careers in English Workshop

As part of our Raising Aspirations Programme and embedding careers into the curriculum, The English Department were delighted to welcome Rohanna Preece into school. She is currently on a Career break from her role as Global Diversity and Inclusion Management Officer from Jaguar Land Rover. She met with a group of Pupils from Year 9 upwards.

Rohanna gave an insight into Jaguar Land Rover and the range of jobs in the current labour market. Rohanna shared her career trajectory to broaden careers aspirations and inspire our pupils. The advice she would have given to her 16 year old self was very interesting. She encouraged our pupils to get out of their comfort zone, seize every opportunity and have a growth mindset!

The pupils completed a kinaesthetic activity where they had to work out which jobs were relevant to this industry and brand which was very insightful for them.

Mrs Cowley, Head of English, said, ‘We really enjoyed Rohanna’s visit today. She said that she was very impressed with the pupils she met in the session and during her tour of the school. We would like to thank her for her time at our school.’