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…
La’Myiah from Thorns Collegiate Academy stepped into the spotlight last term after performing in ‘The 12 Dancing Princesses’ with the English Youth Ballet at the Wolverhampton Grand Theatre. Selected to perform alongside fellow young dancers in the nationally renowned production, La’Myiah spent months preparing for…
Year 6 pupils at Lightwoods Primary Academy took part in an interactive Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) workshop delivered by Loudmouth Education and Training, supporting their preparation for the transition to secondary school. The session used drama-based learning and guided discussion…
Sixth form students at Shireland Collegiate Academy explored cognitive neuroscience and neuroimaging during a guest lecture delivered by Professor Gina Rippon from Aston University. The session was delivered through Futures for All’s Speakers for Schools programme, which brings professionals from across academia and industry into…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy received a brand-new book to take home after Bookmark Reading Charity and Scholastic Book Fair gifted a free title to every child at the school. The donation comes as Wallbrook continues to place reading at the heart of school life, recognising its importance in supporting…
Year 7 students from Shireland Collegiate Academy gained a fresh perspective on one of Shakespeare’s most celebrated plays during a visit to The Rep Theatre in Birmingham. Students attended a live production of A Midsummer Night’s Dream, immersing themselves in its world of fairies, love and…