Twenty students in years 9 and 10 from Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich took part in a Women in STEM Day at the University of Birmingham. The visit formed part of a programme of workshops designed to encourage progression into…
Sixth form students at Shireland Biomedical UTC completed a safeguarding awareness course delivered by Racheal Baker, Designated Safeguarding Lead at the Academy, in collaboration with Sandwell Children’s Trust. Around 50 students took part in the introductory level 1 safeguarding course, which covered…
Students at Shireland Collegiate Academy and Shireland Technology Primary took part in a special Minecraft Education Learning Day, exploring creativity, coding, and responsible use of Artificial Intelligence in a safe and structured environment. The event, led by Justin, the lead at…
Wednesfield Technology Primary welcomed Farm on Wheels, who rolled into school with a host of friendly animals for pupils to meet. Soft lambs, inquisitive chickens and a gentle donkey were among the animals that delighted children, who were able to stroke, feed and handle them under careful supervision. …
Students at Shireland Biomedical UTC took centre stage in a new anti-bullying film created by The Diana Award. The film was developed in partnership with shampoo brand Head & Shoulders, as part of the #FreeTheShoulders campaign. The film highlights the impact of appearance-based bullying…
Year 6 pupils from Lightwoods Primary Academy enjoyed a week-long residential trip to Paris and its surrounding areas, experiencing some of the city’s most famous landmarks alongside local culture. During their visit, pupils explored several of Paris’s most iconic sites.…
Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is delighted to announce that its secondary academies will be opening their doors to prospective students and their parents on the following dates: The following academies will also be hosting open mornings on the following dates: …
Lightwoods Primary Academy is celebrating one of its pupils after Adrianna, in year 6, was selected for Basketball England’s Aspire Programme, a national pathway for young players aiming to represent England. The programme identifies the most talented players from clubs and schools across the country, making her selection an inspiring achievement at such a young…
Pupils from three primary schools across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust took part in a basketball event in collaboration with the City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club, combining professional coaching with competitive play and a live match experience. Year 4 pupils from Lightwoods Primary…
Lightwoods Primary Academy in Oldbury received a generous donation of new books from local councillors Luke Cotterill, Harnoor Bhullar and Chipiliro Kalebe-Nyamongo, who allocated part of the Old Warley council budget to expand and enrich the school’s library. The contribution, which coincided with World Book Day, gave pupils access…