Wallbrook Primary Academy has been confirmed as an early adopter school in the Government’s national breakfast club programme, which is being introduced in phases across primary schools in England from April 2026. Early adopter schools are part of the first stage of the rollout and…
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…
Our Spring Trust newsletter is here! Take a look at the latest edition of the Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust newsletter to catch up on the highlights from across our academies this term. From student successes and innovative teaching practices to impactful projects…
Pupils at Wednesfield Technology Primary are taking part in the national Bikeability programme, developing essential cycling skills and learning how to stay active through structured, in-school sessions. Two members of academy staff completed Bikeability training to deliver the programme, providing hands-on guidance as pupils practised riding on balance bikes. Some children rode a bike for the first…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy have raised over £1,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Ronald McDonald House Charities UK following a week of community fundraising led by pupils and staff. Almost £600 of the total came from raffle ticket sales, with…
Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy travelled virtually to the polar regions during a live online lesson with wildlife presenter and explorer Steve Backshall. Delivered in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the session was streamed from the Cambridge headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey. …