Month: September 2026

Year 5 pupils from Newfield Park Primary Academy met award-winning author Jack Meggitt-Phillips at Earls High School in Halesowen as part of the school’s support for the National Year of Reading 2026.  The author, scriptwriter and presenter shared his journey into becoming a professional writer and gave pupils an insight into how he develops ideas… Read more »

Children’s author Catherine Barr visited Newfield Park Primary Academy to share her writing career with pupils. The visit gave children the opportunity to hear directly from Barr as she talked about her latest book, Cities Going Wild, and shared the real-life experiences that inspire her stories.   Her book explored how cities are becoming friendlier places… Read more »

A pupil from Newfield Park Primary Academy in Halesowen has achieved an impressive sporting milestone after winning a gold medal in her first ever synchronised swimming competition. Ivy secured first place while competing through Swim England and the City of Birmingham Artistic Swimming Club, where she was also the youngest competitor taking part on the… Read more »

Two sisters from Newfield Park Primary Academy in Halesowen took to the stage together in a production of The Lion King, with one of them taking on her first ever leading role. Clara played leading character Simba in the production through the performing arts academy, Stagecoach, learning an impressive 48 lines for the part. She… Read more »

A pupil from Newfield Park Primary Academy in Halesowen has celebrated an eighth-place finish at the Dance World Cup 2026 in Dublin, competing against young dancers from around the world. Ava, who trained with Next Level Dance Academy in Cradley, represented England alongside her teammates at the World Finals, held at The Convention Centre Dublin… Read more »

Pupils from Newfield Park Primary Academy celebrated sporting success after securing medals at the Halesowen Athletics Championships. A selected group of years 5 and years 6 pupils represented the Academy at Halesowen Athletics Club, competing in a range of track and field events including running races, relay, throwing events and the long jump. Competing against… Read more »

A pupil at Newfield Park Primary Academy has reached the highest award in Beaver Scouts after being presented with the Chief Scout’s Bronze Award at a special presentation evening. Henry received the award at the Hasbury Beavers, Cubs and Scouts presentation evening, where his efforts were recognised with eight additional badges. The Chief Scout’s Bronze… Read more »

Newfield Park 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… Read more »

Year 4 pupils from Newfield Park Primary Academy enjoyed a three-day residential at Astley Burf earlier this year, taking part in a range of outdoor activities designed to build confidence, resilience and independence. Based at the Worcestershire outdoor adventure centre, the pupils spent three days away from the classroom, taking on new experiences and learning… Read more »

Year 2 pupils at Newfield Park Primary Academy raised more than £140 for Project Gambia after hosting a fundraising sale featuring products they had designed and made themselves. Families were invited into the school to browse a range of handmade items, with all proceeds going towards supporting children and families in The Gambia. The sale… Read more »