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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 »

Year 3 pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy enjoyed a visit to Cadbury World, where they learned about one of Britain’s best-known chocolate manufacturers while exploring themes of fairness, global trade and responsible consumer choices.   Located in Bournville, Cadbury World is a visitor attraction based at the historic home of the Cadbury brand. The site offers insight into the origins… Read more »

Holyhead Primary Academy has received the Music Mark Award for the 2025-26 academic year, in recognition of its commitment to delivering high-quality music education.   The national award celebrates schools that place music at the heart of learning. The Academy was recognised for the breadth of its curriculum, partnerships with leading cultural organisations, and the opportunities provided for all pupils to engage… Read more »

Holyhead Primary Academy marked Valentine’s week with a series of activities that brought children, staff, and families together in celebration of connection and appreciation.   The week featured of events and activities, culminating in two of the Academy’s most anticipated events: the annual ‘bring someone you love to lunch’ for Reception and Nursery pupils, and a special afternoon tea for the school’s youngest children.  … Read more »

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

Year four pupils at Holyhead Primary Academy took part in an educational visit to Birmingham’s Islamic Experience Exhibition.   The exhibition, opened in 2003 and visited by more than 150,000 people, was created to support schools, colleges and community organisations by offering a thoughtful introduction to Islamic beliefs and traditions.  During the visit, pupils explored the… Read more »

Year three at Holyhead Primary Academy stepped into the world of performance for a lively drama and dance workshop run by the Birmingham Hippodrome Education Network.   The session combined expressive movement with imaginative storytelling, encouraging pupils to explore their creativity while building confidence, teamwork and performance skills. Pupils experimented with a variety of ideas and… Read more »

Key stage one pupils enjoyed an exciting day with The Falconry Centre from Hagley, which visited the school for an immersive session that supported the Academy’s science curriculum. The workshop introduced children to a range of birds of prey, including owls, hawks and kestrels, giving them the chance to observe their characteristics and behaviours at… Read more »

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust has launched its annual Trust-wide Christmas Card Competition, inviting students from across its academies to showcase their creative flair once again. This follows the success of last year’s competition, where the winning students received printed copies of their designs to share with family and friends, a tradition which is set to… Read more »