Year 10 BTEC Music Tech – Component 2 in…

Our Year 10 Music pupils are making fantastic progress in Component 2 of the BTEC Music Tech Award Course! As part of their development, pupils have audited their musical skills, set three SMART targets, and created structured development plans focusing on performance, composition, and production.

Currently, they are in the final stages of their composition work, refining their music production techniques, including recording, setting up equipment, and mixing down sampled sounds. Great work, Year 10 – keep it up!

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History pupils arrive in Krakow!

This weekend, our History Department have taken a group of pupils to Krakow, wherein they will learn about the past and culture of this incredible city.

Pupils arrived in Poland in the morning, and after checking in to their hotel, arrived at Oscar Schindler’s Museum – a wartime businessman made famous by the award-winning film ‘Schindler’s List.’ Pupils walked through the museum, taking in the experiences of Jews who lived in occupied Poland, and witnessing exhibitions that showed their deportation to urban ghettos – and finally, the deadly concentration and death camps. Pupils learnt about the acts of people like Schindler, who successfully secured the freedom of hundreds of enslaved Jews from the horrors of Auschwitz and Plaszow Concentration Camps – as well as those who took part in resistance movements like the Ghetto Uprising of 1944.

Pupils were then taken to the remains of the Krakow Ghetto wall – a harrowing reminder of the conditions people were forced into by the Nazis, before seeing the memorial in ‘Hero’s Square’ – the site in which many families were taken to Auschwitz via train, but also the site of heroic attempts from freedom fighters to disrupt the Nazi’s genocidal efforts.

Pupils were then given time to shop and eat in the historic Krakow Old Town, boosting their independence, confidence and cultural capital!

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Thank you for joining us!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Better Together Coffee Morning! It was wonderful to meet you all, share ideas, and connect over how we can work together to support your children in school.

Some fantastic discussions took place, and we truly appreciate your input. We’re already looking forward to the next one – watch this space for details!

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Strengthening our commitment to attendance

At Chase Terrace Academy, we recognise the vital link between attendance and academic success. The Department for Education’s national drive to improve school attendance highlights that “pupils with the highest attainment at the end of key stage 2 and key stage 4 have higher rates of attendance over the key stage compared to those with the lowest attainment.” (DfE – Working Together to Improve School Attendance, August 2024).

To further support our pupils and families, we have expanded our Attendance Team and are pleased to welcome Mrs Howard, who will work alongside Ms Goodman to provide additional support for parents and pupils, helping to reduce lost learning hours and improve attainment.

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Join Our Team – Teacher of Geography

We are seeking a Teacher of Geography to join our team. This is a permanent, full-time position with an exciting opportunity for career progression.

For experienced candidates, an optional Head of KS3 Geography Progress & Intervention role is available (TLR 2.1), offering the chance to contribute to middle management with a key focus on KS3 development.

To find out more about this vacancy, please click here.

We look forward to hearing from you!

It’s Thankful Thursday!

Today, we celebrate the incredible dedication and achievements of our pupils!

Miss Devereux met with Emillie, Year 7, to recognise her aspiration and tenacity in training for and competing in a figure skating competition – an amazing accomplishment!

Mrs Thombs met with Khalen, Erin, and Elizabeth for their dedication to the “US Girls Campaign,” where they have devoted countless hours running sessions for young children and young mums in the community.

Mrs Dutton met with our ‘Where’s Wally?’ competition winners, who successfully found all 52 Wallys hidden around the school on World Book Day!

Well done to all!

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Year 11 English GCSE Masterclass

Recently, our Year 11 pupils took part in an English GCSE masterclass, led by Miss Pickerill, Head of English. The session focused on mastering extract questions, with pupils learning how to achieve top marks by analysing past responses and understanding exactly what examiners are looking for.

With GCSE exams starting in May, this workshop was a fantastic opportunity to refine exam techniques and boost confidence.

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Reminder: Tickets on sale for CTA Theatre Company performance!

Our CTA Theatre Company have been working hard in rehearsals to bring Pandemexplosion, a brand-new verbatim play by Mark Wheeller, to the stage. 

This production explores resilience and tragedy during the pandemic, weaving together real-life stories – from a Top Boy actor and a rapper to pupils, scientists, and activists – all connected by the impact of COVID-19. 

This preview will be performed at the Ignite Festival at the Lichfield Garrick Theatre on Wednesday, 19th March! 

Secure your tickets now: https://www.lichfieldgarrick.com/events/ignite-schools-festival-2025  

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Sixth Form Personal Development Drop-Down Day

As part of our Personal Development Drop-Down Day, our Sixth Form pupils took on an exciting Tyre Challenge! They were tasked with creating a business proposition for a product made from recycled tyres and pitching it in a Dragons’ Den-style presentation. This challenge encouraged them to consider financial implications, environmental impact, and marketing strategies to launch their ideas.

Alongside this, pupils also had the valuable opportunity to complete Emergency First Aid Training with Ms. Benton, learning essential ‘Stop the Bleed’ techniques and other vital life-saving skills.

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Personal Development Drop-Down Day!

This week, our pupils engaged in a fantastic drop-down day, designed to enhance their personal development through a variety of interactive workshops.

Year 7 explored scenario-based decision-making with The Staffordshire Council of Voluntary Youth Services using virtual headsets and received vital emergency first aid training with Mrs Benton and Ms Elliot.

Year 8 focused on community building, participating in a refurbishment project in our memorial garden supporting the school’s mental health and wellbeing programme, as well as litter-picking initiatives and an exciting inter-form competition.

Years 9 & 11 attended an insightful workshop by Anji Haywood from the Youth Net on alcohol and drug awareness, alongside completing a ‘Through Their Eyes’ workbook to encourage informed decision-making.

Year 10 had an inspiring day at Staffordshire University, experiencing campus life and future opportunities!

A huge well done to all pupils for their enthusiasm and engagement!

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