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Year 6 pupils from Holyhead Primary Academy stepped into the world of forensic investigation during an educational visit to the West Midlands Police Museum in Birmingham.   The visit formed part of the Academy’s Excite, Explore, Excel (E3L) curriculum, a programme taught across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust primary schools. The curriculum is designed to help pupils make meaningful… Read more »

Year 5 pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy swapped the classroom for their bikes as they took part in Bikeability training, developing essential cycling skills, building confidence and learning how to stay safe on the road.  Through a series of practical sessions, pupils developed their bike control, strengthened their understanding of road safety and learned how… Read more »

Holyhead Primary Academy in Wednesbury has achieved the internationally recognised Eco-Schools Green Flag Award, celebrating the school’s commitment to sustainability and pupil-led environmental action.    The award recognises the work of the Academy’s Eco Council, a group of pupil representatives who act as young environmental leaders within the school. Working alongside staff and the wider school… Read more »

Holyhead Primary Academy has achieved the Inclusive Attendance Bronze Award, recognising its commitment to embedding inclusive attendance practice and ensuring pupils and families receive the support they need to thrive. The award was presented during a Trust-wide Inclusive Attendance Conference, held at the new Shireland Training Centre in Oldbury. The event brought together academy leaders… Read more »

Dear families, I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Chief Executive Officer of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. It is a great privilege to take on this responsibility. My own journey within the academy sector began at Shireland in 2006, and I am proud to return to lead a Trust that plays such an… Read more »

Our Summer Trust newsletter is here! Discover the stories, achievements and milestones that have shaped another fantastic term across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. From student success stories and innovative teaching to exciting projects and community partnerships, there’s plenty to celebrate.

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 discovering how Anglo-Saxon settlements were built to learning how Viking raids shaped communities across Britain.… Read more »

Year 5 pupils from Holyhead Primary Academy joined other primary schools from across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) focused day at Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich. The visit was designed to introduce pupils to future pathways in science, healthcare and renewable energy.   The event was delivered in partnership with Solar for Schools, a not-for-profit organisation that helps… Read more »

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 Mark programme, a local initiative coordinated by Sandwell Council educational psychologists. It supports schools in… Read more »

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 the redevelopment of the town centre and the completion of new public improvements designed to… Read more »