Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust has reinforced reputation as a leader in education technology by opening a new training centre in Oldbury. As the only Multi-Academy Trust in the UK to hold Microsoft Global Training Partner (GTP) status, Shireland is uniquely positioned to deliver pedagogy-led, technology-focused…
Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy tested their roadside awareness during an interactive workshop led by Sandwell’s Road Safety team. Children and parents learned how to navigate local streets safely, including the correct use of crossings and ways to stay focused and avoid…
Students at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy took part in the UK Youth Parliament elections earlier this year, casting their votes to decide who will represent young people across Sandwell at a national level. Learners participated in the ballot as part of the national UK…
Year 10 students from Thorns Collegiate Academy visited Stratford-upon-Avon to explore the life and work of William Shakespeare, including the art of theatre production. The day began at Shakespeare’s birthplace, where students learned about Elizabethan society and the experiences that…
Four primary schools within Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust – Newfield Park Primary Academy, Wallbrook Primary Academy, Shireland Technology Primary and Holyhead Primary Academy – have been awarded Music Mark status for the 2025-26 academic year. The award celebrates their collective commitment to high-quality, inclusive music education that inspires creativity, confidence and a lifelong…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy and Wednesfield Technology Primary have joined communities across the UK to support seven-year-old Amelia Kolpa from Rowley Regis in the Black Country. Amelia, who has been receiving intensive treatment and care for neuroblastoma, is hoping…
Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy recently took part in a collaborative art project with students from Shireland Collegiate Academy, exploring life on the home front during World War II. The project offered pupils a unique opportunity to bring historical learning to life…
Wallbrook Primary Academy welcomed the NSPCC to deliver its national ‘Speak Out, Stay Safe’ programme. The initiative gave pupils practical knowledge on how to identify unsafe situations, understand their rights to be safe, and how to access support from trusted adults or resources such as Childline. The NSPCC, the…
Shireland Collegiate Academy’s year 7 students took part in a Bikeability assembly aimed at building confidence and awareness for travelling on the road. The session focused on road safety, personal responsibility and best cycling practices, giving students helpful guidance on travelling safely to and from school. Students were also introduced to the opportunity…
Local police officers visited Lightwoods Primary Academy in Oldbury to deliver an interactive assembly on internet safety. Pupils learned how to recognise potentially unsafe situations, behave responsibly online, and know where to seek help or access trusted resources. The session went beyond simply explaining…