Reception pupils from Wednesfield Technology Primary spent a day exploring the animal kingdom during a visit to Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World in Telford, as part of their ‘Amazing Animals’ topic. The children were welcomed by zoo staff before joining a guided tour led by experienced keepers.…
Year 4 pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy stepped back in time to explore Anglo-Saxon and Viking Britain during a visit to Bishops Wood Centre. Children took part in a range of interactive activities designed to bring early Britain to life, from…
Primary school pupils from across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust took part in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) and healthcare-focused day at Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich. The event was designed to introduce them to future pathways in science, healthcare and renewable energy. Year 5 pupils…
Holyhead Primary Academy in Wednesbury has been awarded the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter Mark Award in recognition of its sustained, whole-school commitment to promoting the mental health and wellbeing of pupils, staff and families. The award forms part of the Sandwell Wellbeing Charter…
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…