Chase Terrace Academy

We’re delighted to share that, as part of our ongoing Literacy focus, award-winning author A.M. Dassu will be visiting our school on 29th June 2026!

Our Year 7 and 8 students will enjoy assemblies based on her acclaimed novel Kicked Out, followed by a special workshop where selected pupils can ask questions and learn more about her writing journey.

Students can explore more about A.M. Dassu and her work here: https://amdassu.com/

Her books are also available to borrow from our school library.

This exciting opportunity comes at no cost to families - we simply wanted to share the good news with you! For any queries, please contact [email protected]

Our Year 12 students recently took part in their annual charity sports fundraiser, enjoying a day of rounders and dodgeball while raising money for their chosen causes: Macmillan Cancer Support and the Sixth Form Fund.

We are delighted to share that they have already raised over £400, with donations still available to be made on MCAS!

A special thank you goes to our Sixth Form Committee for their exceptional organisation in making the event such a success and to all of the staff who supported and got involved!

Take a look at this week’s Bitesize Bulletin for key notices and important updates for the week ahead!

A reminder that tickets are on sale for our Summer Concert!

Join us on Thursday 9th July at 6:00pm (doors open at 5:45pm) for what promises to be a fantastic evening of music and performances. Tickets are on sale now for £4 and can be purchased via ticketsource: https://tinyurl.com/mr2mr78t The concert is expected to finish at approximately 8:00pm.

We can’t wait to see you there and celebrate the hard work and talent of our students!

The June Super Draw is here!

This month, you could win an incredible £1,000 Airbnb Getaway – perfect for a well-deserved break. Prefer cash? There’s also a £1,000 cash alternative available!

Make sure you enter before Saturday 27th June 2026 for your chance to win. It’s simple to take part - just purchase one or more tickets before the deadline. Every weekly ticket gives you a chance to win, so the more tickets you have, the greater your chances.

Find out more or get your tickets here: https://www.yourschoollottery.co.uk/lottery/school/chase-terrace-academy

Thank you for supporting our school, and best of luck in the draw!

As warmer weather approaches, we’d like to remind all students and families about the importance of staying safe around open water.

Whether visiting lakes, rivers, canals, or the coastline, open water can be unpredictable and dangerous - even on hot days. We encourage everyone to:

· Avoid swimming in unsupervised or unfamiliar areas
· Never enter the water alone
· Be aware of cold-water shock and strong currents
· Follow local safety signage and guidance
· Look out for friends and report any concerns immediately

Enjoy the sunshine safely and make good decisions to protect yourself and others.

Thank you for your support in keeping our school community safe.

As part of yesterday’s Personal Development drop-down day, our Year 10 students had the fantastic opportunity to visit Staffordshire University.

During the visit, students were introduced to higher education and heard directly from a current university student, who shared insights into their journey to university and their experiences so far. This was followed by an engaging Q&A session, where students asked a wide range of thoughtful questions, before taking part in a guided campus tour.

In the afternoon, students attended a subject-specific workshop of their choice, including Games Design, English, Food, Graphic Design, Paediatric Nursing, and Business.

A valuable and inspiring day, helping our students explore future pathways and broaden their horizons!

The secret’s out… it’s time to step into the world of Mary Poppins Jr!

We are delighted to announce our upcoming performances will take place on 10th & 11th February 2027.

Auditions will take place after school on 23rd June for group roles, followed by lead auditions on 30th June. For more information, please speak to Mr Reinikovas.

Don’t miss your chance to be part of something supercalifragilisticexpialidocious!

Today, our pupils took part in a fantastic Drop-Down Day focused on personal development through a range of engaging workshops.

Year 7 explored when ‘banter’ crosses the line into bullying, harassment, or abuse in a session led by Libby Flenley, covering identity, consent, boundaries, peer pressure, and online behaviour. They also completed a ‘Stop the Bleed’ session with Mrs Benton, developing vital life-saving skills.

Year 8 pupils participated in workshops on internet safety and relationships, exploring digital deception, learning to identify deepfakes and manipulated images, as well as key online safety principles.

Year 9 students engaged in an important workshop with Libby, examining the impact of po*******hy on relationships and consent, helping them to distinguish fantasy from reality and encouraging healthy, respectful attitudes.

Across all year groups, pupils enjoyed a variety of outdoor team-building activities, strengthening collaboration, communication, and peer support. A great day of learning beyond the classroom!