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Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy received a brand-new book to take home after Bookmark Reading Charity and Scholastic Book Fair gifted a free title to every child at the school.  The donation comes as Wallbrook continues to place reading at the heart of school life, recognising its importance in supporting language development, broadening knowledge and helping pupils access the wider curriculum. Pupils are encouraged to read for pleasure… Read more »

Year 5 pupils from Wallbrook 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 »

Staff and pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy have heard how their recent fundraising efforts are helping families with children receiving hospital treatment during a visit from Ronald McDonald House Charities UK.  Charity representative Niamh Smythe visited the school to explain how donations are helping to fund free ‘home away from home’ accommodation for families whose children are being treated at specialist NHS hospitals, allowing them to stay… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy in Coseley took part in a 10-year anniversary celebration hosted by educational resource provider Picture News, while also marking the school’s first year of using the programme.    The school received a commemorative badge as part of the initiative, recognising its involvement in Picture News classroom activities over the past year.  Developed by teachers and education… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy welcomed a representative from Birmingham Children’s Hospital, who delivered an assembly to pupils about the work of the hospital and its charity, following the school’s recent fundraising efforts.  During the visit, the charity thanked the school community for its support and explained how donations had directly contributed to improving the experience of young patients receiving… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy has been confirmed as an early adopter school in the Government’s national breakfast club programme, which is being introduced in phases across primary schools in England from April 2026.  Early adopter schools are part of the first stage of the rollout and are delivering provision ahead of wider national expansion, helping to shape how the programme is developed in… Read more »

Year 4 pupils from Wallbrook Primary Academy enjoyed an exciting day at Nechells Wellbeing Centre in Birmingham alongside Shireland Technology Primary And Lightwoods primary Academy, 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.… 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 »

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy travelled through history with a little help from author and illustrator Graham Jones. The visit, held ahead of this year’s World Book Day, also formed part of the school’s celebrations for the National Year of Reading, with a day full of stories, creativity, and imagination.   Jones, whose Time Travelling Toby series follows a young boy… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy hosted a day of circus skills for year 2 pupils, who learned to juggle, spin plates, and perform tricks with rings and scarves. The workshops, delivered by Primary Workshops for Schools, were part of the children’s Roll Up, Roll Up classroom theme, which explores the history of funfairs.   Pupils eagerly took part in the activities, supporting one other as they practised new skills. The day… Read more »