Year 7 student Kaitlyn at Thorns Collegiate Academy has raised hundreds of pounds for a children’s cancer charity after donating her hair to support young people affected by hair loss. Kaitlyn continues to fundraise for The Little Princess Trust, which provides real-hair wigs free of charge…
Staff and pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy have heard how their recent fundraising efforts are helping families with children receiving hospital treatment during a visit from Ronald McDonald House Charities UK. Charity representative Niamh Smythe visited the school to explain how donations are helping to fund free ‘home away from…
Students from Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich have featured in a national podcast series produced by The Diana Award in partnership with shampoo brand Head & Shoulders. The episode forms part of the #FreeTheShoulders podcast, a three-part series examining the impact…
Wallbrook Primary Academy in Coseley took part in a 10-year anniversary celebration hosted by educational resource provider Picture News, while also marking the school’s first year of using the programme. The school received a commemorative badge as part of the initiative, recognising its…
A year 7 student at West Bromwich Collegiate Academy has been shortlisted for the National Literacy Trust’s Young Poet Laureate competition following a highly competitive national selection process. Jessica was selected from more than 1,100 entries submitted by schools across the UK. Only 120 young…
Shireland CBSO Academy in West Bromwich is widening access to its sixth form music provision by recognising talent developed through both traditional and non-traditional routes. The Academy seeks to reflect modern pathways into music education and widen access for students who have developed their skills…
Shireland Collegiate Academy combined cultural celebration with community action earlier this year, raising more than half a tonne of food for Smethwick Foodbank during its annual Culture Day; enough to support families for up to three weeks. The event brought together students…
West Bromwich Collegiate Academy was delighted to welcome author and former football journalist Dan Freedman for an inspirational talk with year 8 students, during which he shared insights into his career in sport and writing. Freedman spoke about his journey from football journalism into authorship, drawing on…
Students from Shireland Collegiate Academy acted as flag bearers at Aston Villa’s Europa League quarter-final second leg against Bologna at Villa Park. A group of 26 students, accompanied by four staff members, were welcomed to the stadium on arrival and given a behind-the-scenes…
Shireland Collegiate Academy has been awarded the Music Mark Award for the 2025-2026 academic year, recognising its continued commitment to delivering an inclusive, high-quality music education. The national award is presented to schools that place music at the heart of…