Year 10 student, Rajbeer, from West Bromwich Collegiate Academy has been nationally recognised after her academic work was published in The Scholar, The Brilliant Club’s annual journal of top student research. Submissions are assessed by a panel of PhD researchers, with only the highest scoring assignments…
Sixth form students at Shireland CBSO Academy and Shireland Biomedical UTC took an important step in preparing for life beyond sixth form by taking part in a focused session on UCAS applications and higher education pathways, delivered with Birmingham Newman…
Shireland CBSO Academy and Shireland Biomedical UTC were delighted to welcome the British and Irish Modern Music Institute (BIMM) University for a dedicated careers talk with their sixth form students. The visit offered a behind-the-scenes look at the creative industries, specifically careers in music. The talk formed part of the…
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,…
Year 7 and 8 students from Shireland Collegiate Academy visited St Albans Community Centre to take part in Poetry Together, an initiative that brings generations of local residents together through shared performance and discussion. The project encourages participants with a passion for poetry to share their enthusiasm with others to create…
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 Collegiate Academy hosted a student council day with Dupoto, bringing together student representatives from Years 7 to 13 from all secondary schools across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, including Thorns Collegiate Academy, West Bromwich Collegiate Academy, Shireland CBSO Academy and Shireland…
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 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…