Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy stepped back in time to discover life in the Viking era during a special educational visit delivered by TimeZones. TimeZones delivers historical workshops for schools, museums, castles and other organisations, using role play and artefacts…
Students at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy explored the realities of the First World War through an immersive visit from Frontline Living History. Living historian and experienced teacher David Allton visited the Academy with a collection of authentic artefacts, bringing the…
Sixth form student James has secured a place to study at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire in September following successful participation in its Youth Jazz Project. James joined the Conservatoire’s Youth Jazz Project in the autumn term, performing as part of…
Year 12 students from Shireland CBSO Academy have completed a week-long work experience placement with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO), gaining first-hand insight into the running of a professional orchestra. The placement forms part of a distinctive partnership…
Students from Shireland CBSO Academy showcased their creativity and entrepreneurial skills as their student-led business, Happiness is Handmade, featured at Shireland Biomedical UTC’s annual Culture Day celebrations. Created through Shireland CBSO Academy’s Enterprise Club, Happiness is Handmade gives students the…
The sights, sounds and flavours of the Black Country took centre stage at Shireland Biomedical UTC as students, families and local residents came together for a special Black Country Fair, held as part of the Academy’s annual Culture Day celebrations. This year’s event incorporated a focus on…
A group of students from Shireland Collegiate Academy have reached the national Apps for Good Final after developing an innovative app designed to help children and families access essential educational resources and support. Feed and Earn was developed in response to concerns that…
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: …
A West Bromwich student has been named Young Poet Laureate for the Midlands following a national competition run by the National Literacy Trust and the National Poetry Centre. Jessica, a student at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy, was selected after progressing…
Year 7 students at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy took part in a live virtual author event, joining a national schools session hosted by Waterstones with poet and writer Matt Goodfellow. The session gave learners the opportunity to hear directly from Goodfellow as…