Creative Sparks in Year 13!

Our talented Year 13 Photography pupils have been hard at work on a unique bath tub trial, testing out ideas for their final photoshoot. It’s fantastic to see such ambitious and imaginative concepts coming to life! Pupils explored neon powders and glitter with partially submerged models, creating stunning effects. We can’t wait to see the final masterpieces!

Tootoot reminder

We are excited to introduce Tootoot, a pupil voice app, to our new Year 7s and remind all other year groups that this tool is available to them. Tootoot allows pupils to confidentially report any concerns or incidents to a trusted member of staff, helping us maintain a safe and supportive school environment.

While Tootoot ensures confidentiality, please be aware that in cases of severe safeguarding concerns, our Senior Leadership and Safeguarding Team will work with Tootoot to identify and support any pupil in need.

For more information on setting up the app, check out this helpful video: https://youtu.be/aBF_0XIGG-c?feature=shared

Pupils can access Tootoot via our school website under the ‘IT Services’ tab.

For any questions, feel free to contact your child’s Progress Team via the ‘Who to Contact’ section on our website.

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Congratulations to our Senior Maths Challenge Participants!

We are thrilled to share the success of our Sixth Form pupils in the UK Senior Maths Challenge, an internationally renowned competition that encourages critical thinking and problem-solving. Out of our talented entrants, 7 pupils achieved fantastic results, with 2 Bronze and 5 Silver certificates awarded. A massive congratulations to these pupils for their hard work and dedication! We look forward to seeing even more successes in the future as our top scorers aim for the prestigious Maths Olympiad team.

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Lettings Spotlight: Sue’s Swim School!

Is your child looking to learn how to swim?

Every Sunday, Sue’s Swim School hire our swimming pool. With fully qualified staff and low child-to-adult ratios, they cater to swimmers of all levels, from beginners to lane swimmers.

For more information, reach out to Sue’s Swim School at newswimmer@suesswimschool.co.uk or call 0121 714388.

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Year 12 Harkness Discussion: Consolidating Henry VII’s Reign

Recently, our Year 12 pupils led their own Harkness discussion on whether Henry VII successfully consolidated his reign during the Tudor Period. Each pupil came prepared with a wealth of research and evidence, presenting their arguments with clarity, conciseness, and confidence.

They explored Henry VII’s unique leadership style, his Machiavellian tactics, suppression of rebellions, and strategic use of marriages to secure power.

At A-Level, activities like this help pupils develop not only their historical knowledge but also their communication and critical thinking skills. Well done, Year 12!

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Sixth Form Open Evening!

Join us at Chase Terrace Academy for our Sixth Form Open Evening on Wednesday, 6th November, from 6:00pm to 8:00pm!

This is a fantastic opportunity to discover more about life in the Sixth Form. You will hear a brief presentation on the wide range of academic and applied general courses available for September 2025, including our entry requirements. Presentations will be held at 6:15pm, 6:45pm, and 7:15pm in the drama studio. Upon arrival, you’ll receive a timed ticket for one of the presentations. This event is especially valuable if your child is still exploring their post-16 options.

Please enter via the main reception; parking is available in the main car park. We look forward to welcoming you!

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Year 12 Partnership Evening

A huge thank you to our fantastic Year 12 pupils and parents/carers who joined us for last night’s Partnership Evening!

We had insightful discussions about university study, Higher Level Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships, and employment opportunities. We have high aspirations for our pupils, and it was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm and support from parents as well.

Special thanks to Workpays, University of Derby, Higher Horizons+ Keele University, and Balfour Beatty for supporting the event and providing superb guidance and advice!

If you were unable to attend or would like to revisit the information, the presentation will be shared in Monday’s edition of the Terrace Talk parent bulletin.

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Lettings Spotlight: M3 Studios!

In line with our school value of community, we’re thrilled to promote the lettings available here at Chase Terrace Academy.

Join M3 Studios every Saturday for an incredible chance to act, sing, and dance with industry professionals who have worked on renowned productions such as Jersey Boys, CBBC School for Stars, Mamma Mia, and Harry Potter!

This is open for children aged 3 to 18! Whether your child has established skills in performing arts or is just beginning their journey, M3 guarantee a fun, safe, and creative environment where they can learn valuable stage skills and life lessons.

Classes offered include:

– Ballet

– Tap

– Jazz

– Drama

– LAMDA

– Street

– Contemporary

– Aerial Hoop

– Acro

– Musical Theatre

Book your trials by half term to be part of the next fantastic Showcase! For more information, visit www.m3studios.co.uk

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Year 9 Engineering Challenge

This week, our Year 9 pupils participated in an engineering workshop led by the Inspirational Learning Group!

Pupils were challenged to work in teams to build towers using only playing cards, lollipop sticks, and Sellotape. The aim was to support up to ten metal sheets on top of their structure, with the tallest tower crowned the winner!

A fantastic opportunity for our pupils to develop problem-solving skills and explore potential careers in engineering. Well done to all involved and thank you to the Inspirational Learning Group for visiting us!

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