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…
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…
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…
Newfield Park Primary Academy received a generous donation of fabric materials from OB&B, a British furniture design and manufacturing company in Dudley known for its commitment to craftsmanship, durability and design. A representative from OB&B visited the school to deliver a selection of fabric offcuts intended to inspire creativity…
Pupils from Holyhead Primary Academy took part in a community event in Wednesbury town centre to celebrate the launch of new wayfinding totems as part of the Wednesbury Levelling Up Partnership (WLUP) regeneration programme. The event marked a key milestone in…
Shireland Technology Primary in Smethwick has been congratulated by the Secretary of State for Education after achieving ‘excellent outcomes’ for disadvantaged pupils in the 2024/25 academic year, placing the school among the ‘very best nationally’. In an official letter, the Secretary of State commended the…
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. …