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Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is inviting students across its academies to get creative, as its annual Trust-wide Christmas Card Competition returns for 2026. The competition gives students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and produce a design that captures the spirit of Christmas, with entries welcomed from Primary and Secondary students across the Trust. Students… Read more »

Year 4 and 5 pupils at Newfield Park Primary Academy stepped into the world of storytelling during a live online event with bestselling writing duo Katie and Kevin Tsang, held as part of the school’s activities for the National Year of Reading 2026.  The authors introduced pupils to The Neverland Thieves, their fantasy adventure inspired… Read more »

Year 5 pupils at Newfield Park Primary Academy in Halesowen took their geography learning beyond the classroom during a fieldwork visit to Carding Mill Valley in Shropshire.  The children explored river features, identified key geographical characteristics of the landscape and carried out practical investigations in streams, giving them the opportunity to apply their classroom learning… Read more »

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 »