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…
Students at Shireland CBSO Academy welcomed internationally renowned opera singer Jennifer France for a special visit that offered a rare insight into life as a professional musician and performer. France, who regularly performs with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra (CBSO) and enjoys a…
Year 8 student Annaka from Shireland Collegiate Academy took a bold step into the world of community leadership by launching her own K-pop dance class, bringing energy, creativity and inclusivity to Halesowen. The classes were held at the newly opened Halesowen Wellbeing Hub in Somers…
Year 12 students at Shireland CBSO Academy were given an insider’s view of the music industry when Jamie Mace from WaterBear College of Music visited the school to deliver an engaging session on degree courses and career opportunities. The visit formed part of the Academy’s…
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,…
Two Sixth Forms across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust have added new opportunities for prospective students and their families to explore their post-16 options on the following dates: Both events will include a Principal talk at 5.00pm. During these events, families will be able to…
Our Autumn 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…
Sixth Forms across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust will be exhibiting at the Connexions Sandwell New Year New Start Careers Fair in January 2026. This free event offers young people aged 14-25 an opportunity to explore a wide range of education…
Shireland Collegiate Academy in Smethwick has secured £147,250 through the UK Government’s Turing Scheme to enable 90 of its Sixth Form students to undertake international work placements in Dubai, Seville and Vienna. The two-week placements, scheduled from late January to February 2026, will be…
Year 10 students, Ayelen Martinez and Dileena Kaur, have been appointed as Sandwell Youth Commissioners with West Midlands Police, a role that gives young people a meaningful voice in decisions about policing and community safety. Their appointments place them among…