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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 »

Year 5 and 6 pupils from Holyhead Primary Academy took part in a residential trip to Boreatton Park in Shropshire, where they experienced a range of outdoor learning activities designed to develop confidence, strengthen relationships and encourage independence.  Pupils spent a weekend at the Shropshire-based centre, which is set within 250 acres of countryside, woodland and open space. The location provided a wide range of opportunities for learning beyond the… Read more »

Year 4 pupils from Holyhead Primary Academy enjoyed an exciting day at Nechells Wellbeing Centre in Birmingham, where they took part in a series of basketball coaching sessions with the City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball Club.   The children practised dribbling, passing and shooting under the guidance of the club’s coaches. They then met one of the professional… Read more »

Our Spring 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 and community engagement, the newsletter offers a snapshot of the inspiring work happening across our… Read more »