Shireland CBSO Academy has placed 34th out of 200 schools in its first year participating in the national Debate Mate competition. The result marked a strong debut for the Academy’s team, who took part in a series of structured debates designed to develop students’…
A former student of Shireland Collegiate Academy spoke at the House of Lords in London as part of the launch of a new impact report from national cricket charity Chance to Shine. The report outlines the reach and outcomes of its school…
Holyhead Primary Academy in Wednesbury has been awarded the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter Mark Award in recognition of its sustained, whole-school commitment to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils, staff and families. The award forms part of the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter…
Lightwoods pupils stepped into the world of classical ballet when graduates from Elmhurst Ballet School visited the Academy as part of the dance school’s ‘Ballet and Beyond’ outreach programme. The workshop introduced children to the foundations of ballet through live performance, interactive…
Children at Shireland Technology Primary hosted a cultural celebration day focused on diversity, inclusion and anti-bullying. The event included a session led by students from Shireland Collegiate Academy, who spoke about the importance of kindness and respect. They also shared information about different cultures from around the world. Throughout the day, pupils…
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…