Category Secondaries

Freestyle Footballer Kaljit Atwal Visits Shireland Collegiate Academy

Shireland Collegiate Academy was proud to welcome back former student and professional freestyle footballer Kaljit Atwal for a day of workshops and talks aimed at inspiring the next generation of female athletes.   Atwal worked with students throughout the day, demonstrating her skills and sharing insights from her career. Students were given the opportunity to develop new techniques, build confidence,…

Academy Hosts Primary Concerts with City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

Shireland CBSO Academy welcomed pupils from Lightwoods Primary Academy, Holyhead Primary Academy, Lyng Primary School, Holy Trinity C of E Primary School and Hanbury Primary School. They attended a series of special concerts performed by the Academy’s partner, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO).   The event offered pupils a rare chance to experience the scale and…

Shireland Sixth Form Partners with Aston Villa Foundation to Launch Sixth Form Football Programme 

Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick and Aston Villa Foundation have announced a partnership to deliver a specialist football programme for the Academy’s Sixth Form students.   The initiative responds to growing student interest in sports-focused learning by providing the opportunity to pursue their passion for sport alongside their…

Shireland CBSO Academy Opens Wellbeing Garden 

Shireland CBSO Academy has unveiled its new serenity garden, developed and led by the school’s Inclusion department, following a £5,000 grant from the Sheila Coates Foundation.   The outdoor space features sensory planting and quiet seating areas, creating an environment where students can reflect, connect with nature and enjoy moments of calm throughout…

Shireland Collegiate Academy Receives Gold Award for English Language Support 

Shireland Collegiate Academy has been awarded the EAL Quality Mark Gold Award, recognising the school’s exceptional provision for students with English as an additional language (EAL).   The award followed a comprehensive review by the EAL Academy, which assessed the key areas of leadership and management, teaching, learning and assessment,…