MP for West Bromwich, Sarah Coombes, visited Shireland CBSO Academy to see how the school puts music at the heart of its curriculum. She was welcomed by the senior leadership team and toured the Academy, observing lessons, visiting music workshops, and speaking with students. The visit included a question-and-answer session…
90 sixth form students from Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick returned to the West Midlands after completing international work placements earlier this year. Between late January and early February, they spent time in Dubai, Seville and Vienna, gaining valuable skills and a clearer sense of direction for their futures. The…
Shireland Collegiate Academy has been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for its ‘excellent outcomes’ for disadvantaged students at the end of the 2024/25 academic year, placing the school among the ‘very best nationally’. The commendation, sent in a formal letter…
Our Spring Trust newsletter is here! Take a look at the latest edition of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust newsletter to catch up on the highlights from across our academies this term. From student successes and innovative teaching practices to impactful projects…
Pupils at Wednesfield Technology Primary are taking part in the national Bikeability programme, developing essential cycling skills and learning how to stay active through structured, in-school sessions. Two members of academy staff completed Bikeability training to deliver the programme, providing hands-on guidance as pupils practised riding on balance bikes. Some children rode a bike for the first…
Year 12 students, Michelle and Tasneem, represented Shireland Collegiate Academy at the Fair Education Youth Summit in London, an event that brought together 200 young people from across the UK. Hosted by the Fair Education Alliance and led by…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy travelled through history with a little help from author and illustrator Graham Jones. The visit, held ahead of this year’s World Book Day, also formed part of the school’s celebrations for the National Year of Reading, with a…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy have raised over £1,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Ronald McDonald House Charities UK following a week of community fundraising led by pupils and staff. Almost £600 of the total came from raffle ticket sales, with…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy travelled virtually to the polar regions during a live online lesson with wildlife presenter and explorer Steve Backshall. Delivered in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the session was streamed from the Cambridge headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey. …
Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill has once again been awarded the HSBC Smart Money Award, following its initial recognition in 2023. Presented by HSBC UK, the award recognises schools where students have engaged with the bank’s financial education programme and demonstrated strong money management skills. At Thorns, financial literacy is delivered…