Our School
Chase High School occupies more than 10 acres on Prittlewell Chase, opposite Southend General Hospital.
The purpose built premises include outstanding facilities, with 24 general classrooms, a comprehensive library, modern resources centre, seven science laboratories and several studios for ceramics, art, textiles, music and drama.
Technology is a priority for our work and is catered for by the state-of-the-art workshops that enable students to work with wood, metal and plastics, as well as a computer assisted design (CAD) room and two home technology rooms. Our extensive computing suite is fully equipped for business studies, information technology and computer studies. The College is also completely networked to the suite and interactive whiteboards are present in many of the rooms, with plans in place to fully equip the remaining rooms.
We are also very proud of our sports facilities, also used by the surrounding community during non-school hours, which include a large sports hall, gymnasium and fully equipped weight training room. The school also has provision for athletics, cricket, football, hockey, badminton, basketball, trampolining, rugby, tennis and netball.
The surrounding grounds are tastefully landscaped and renowned sculptors and artists have also been commissioned to produce work to enhance the aesthetic beauty of the building.
Our Development
With the opening of Chase High in September 2006, all of us within the school community are entering new and very exciting times.
The Head Teacher, her staff and the Board of Governors are fully committed to providing a stimulating and varied education for all of the pupils; we want to engage every student for every day at their time at Chase High. We are confident that, with the introduction of Chase High's specialism in Sport and Enterprise, our optimism for the future will be shared by all.
Phase 1
Summer 2006, Prittlewell Technology College closes and new security, pupil access and improved communications systems are installed. The premises are redecorated for the opening of Chase High School in September 2006.
Phase 2
Chase High School applies for Sports and Enterprise Specialist status in order to extend its relationships with others and further develop expertise in these areas. The school is seeking diversity in sporting activities that add new opportunities for the community.
Phase 3
From September 2007 to August 2008 the school will be extended, considerably increasing the internal space available. This will allow for more flexible classroom use and create an independent learning centre and improved catering facilities. A new Sixth Form will open at Chase High in September 2008.
School Day
At Chase High, the school day commences with registration and then four lessons, each 75 minutes long. The school's hours are 25 hours per week for both Key Stage 3 and Key Stage 4.
| Tutor Time | 8.30am | 8.50am |
| Period 1 | 8.50am | 10.05am |
| Break | 10.05am | 10.25am |
| Period 2 | 10.25am | 11.40am |
| Period 3 | 11.40am | 12.55pm |
| Lunch | 12.55pm | 1.35pm |
| Tutor Time | 1.35pm | 1.45pm |
| Period 4 | 1.45pm | 3.00pm |
Home Learning - A new way to succeed
Expectations for learning outside of the classroom are different at Chase High School. Homework no longer exists - Home Learning is here to stay!
How is it different to KS3?
Students will be given a home learning schedule for each school year that shows when they will complete assignments for different subjects. Two home Learning assignments will be completed each half-term.
Mathematics, English and Science will continue to set regular tasks throughout the year and students will still be required to prepare for 'end of unit' tests and examinations in other subjects.
Why is it different?
These assignments will allow students to make choices as to how they learn. They will be able to present their work in a range of different ways and include information that interests them. Their teacher will help them decide on a method that suits their learning style.
How will this help me?
Completing longer assignments will help them to develop important independent learning skills needed later in school, improving their chances of achieving good grades in their SATs and GCSEs.
How is it different at KS4?
Each subject studied at this level requires students to complete coursework tasks that affect their examination result. Each subject will introduce these assignments at different times in Year 10 and Year 11.
It is important that students learn to manage their time effectively and meet deadlines for submitting their work. It will be necessary for them to complete shorter written task, research background information and prepare for their regular tests in these areas too.
CPD Training for Staff
The school offers excellent CPD training to all members of staff. The course includes:
- GTP Competence Self Review/Training Plans
- Lesson Planning
- GTP Skills
- Test Peer
- Observation
- Performance Management
- Mentor Meeting
- Child Protection
- Workshop for GTP
- Literacy
- Numeracy
- Peer Portfolio Audit
- Self Harm & Eating Disorders
- Teachers Learning Academy
- GTP Final Assessment
- Healthy Schools
- The NQT Year
- Time Management
- Feedback on the GTP
- Year Planning for the Future
- GTP Social
ICT CPD Programme
- RM Mail & Calendar
- RM Mail & Calendar - Advanced
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Interactive Whiteboards
- Digital Photography
- Report Writing
- Workshop
- PowerPoint - Advanced
- Surfing the net
- Publisher
- Troubleshooting
