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…
Shireland Collegiate Academy celebrated a standout achievement as student Danika secured third place in the Elite category at the British Schools Central Zonal Trampoline Competition in Penarth earlier this year. Successfully completing both her routines, Danika has now qualified for the national finals in March, putting her among the country’s top…
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…
Year 3 pupils at Lightwoods Primary Academy enjoyed a visit to Cadbury World, where they learned about one of Britain’s best-known chocolate manufacturers and explored themes of fairness, global trade and responsible consumer choices. Located in Bournville, Cadbury World is a visitor attraction based at the historic home…
Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick was delighted to welcome Layton Williams and Strictly Come Dancing star Nikita Kuzmin as part of the Pros from the Shows tour in Birmingham. The pair led a public dance workshop in the Academy’s sports hall, offering participants of all ages…