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Wallbrook Primary sings for wellbeing to mark Children’s Mental Health Week

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 »

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Wallbrook Primary Academy recognised for music education excellence

Music Mark of recognition 2025 - 2026

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 »

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NSPCC programme empowers Wallbrook pupils to stay safe

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 »

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Pupils explore the wonders of the cosmos at National Space Centre

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 »

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Trust Newsletter – Autumn 2025

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 »

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Author Visit Marks New Library Opening at Wallbrook Primary Academy

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy were treated to a special visit from author and teacher Natasha Brown, who read her book Jehvon Goes to Jamaica, which follows the story of a young boy’s holiday to the Caribbean islands.  The children were captivated by the lively storytelling and colourful descriptions of Jehvon’s adventures. After the reading,… Read more »

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Standing Together for Equality with Wear Red Day

Pupils at Wallbrook Primary Academy came together to take a stand against discrimination as part of Wear Red Day, a national event inspired by the Show Racism the Red Card campaign.    Founded by former footballer Shaka Hislop after he personally experienced racism, the campaign aims to educate and inspire young people to challenge prejudice and… Read more »

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Trust Christmas Card Competition Returns for 2025

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 »

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