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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 »

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy learned essential water safety skills during a hands-on workshop delivered by the Dudley Canal and Tunnel Trust. The session gave children practical knowledge on how to stay safe around canals and other waterways while exploring their local environment.   Through interactive activities, pupils discovered how to recognise hazards, respond in an emergency, and contact the emergency… Read more »

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy have raised over £1,000 for Birmingham Children’s Hospital Charity and Ronald McDonald House Charities UK following a week of community fundraising led by pupils and staff.   Almost £600 of the total came from raffle ticket sales, with prizes generously donated by families and local supporters, including a snooker cue signed by former… Read more »

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy travelled virtually to the polar regions during a live online lesson with wildlife presenter and explorer Steve Backshall. Delivered in partnership with the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF), the session was streamed from the Cambridge headquarters of the British Antarctic Survey.  During the broadcast, Backshall shared stories from his own polar expeditions and answered questions from pupils across the country. Children… Read more »

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy in Coseley joined thousands of children across the Black Country in a celebratory sing-along to mark Children’s Mental Health Week, highlighting the importance of wellbeing, friendship and inclusion.  The Dudley Harmony event, organised by Dudley Performing Arts in partnership with Dudley Council Public Health, invited primary schools to take part in a virtual music session celebrating the… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy has received Music Mark status for the 2025-26 academic year, recognising its exceptional music curriculum and enrichment programme. The award celebrates the school’s commitment to inspiring creativity, confidence and a lifelong love of music among its pupils.   The Academy offers a wide range of musical opportunities for all year groups in partnership with Dudley Performing Arts (DPA).… Read more »

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy have joined a nationwide effort to help seven-year-old Amelia Kolpa from the Black Country set a UK record for the most birthday cards received. Amelia, who has been receiving intensive treatment and care for neuroblastoma, hopes to receive 8,000 cards for her eighth birthday in March.   In the spirit of… Read more »

Wallbrook Primary Academy welcomed the NSPCC to deliver its national ‘Speak Out, Stay Safe’ programme. The initiative gave pupils practical knowledge on how to identify unsafe situations, understand their rights to be safe, and how to access support from trusted adults or resources such as Childline.   The NSPCC, the UK’s leading children’s charity, has been working to stop child abuse and neglect for over… Read more »

Year 5 pupils from Wallbrook Primary Academy took a journey through with a visit to the National Space Centre in Leicester. The trip offered learners an immersive insight into space exploration, astronomy and science.   Pupils explored the centre’s interactive galleries, filled with rockets, satellites and meteorite samples, and visited its planetarium. Highlights included the iconic 42-metre-high Rocket Tower. Pupils were also fascinated by a display of… Read more »