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. …
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.…
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…
Students at Shireland Collegiate Academy took part in a Focus Day songwriting workshop led by Matt Cominotto, lead singer of The Mercians, whose music has reached number one in the alternative charts. He has also toured with artists including Jess Glynne. …
Students from Thorns Collegiate Academy in Brierley Hill joined 90 young people from 18 schools across England at the 7th Annual National Youth Conference, organised by the Anne Frank Trust UK in Manchester. The conference, held under the theme ‘Bridging Generations’, focused on…
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…