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. …
Pupils at Newfield Park Primary Academy and Wallbrook Primary Academy joined thousands of children across the Black Country in a celebratory sing-along to mark Children’s Mental Health Week, highlighting the importance of wellbeing, friendship and inclusion. The Dudley Harmony event, organised by Dudley…
Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy tested their roadside awareness during an interactive workshop led by Sandwell’s Road Safety team. Children and parents learned how to navigate local streets safely, including the correct use of crossings and ways to stay focused and avoid…
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…