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Newfield Park Primary Academy welcomed Dudley Performing Arts (DPA) for an engaging West African drumming workshop with reception and year 2 pupils. Children explored the djembe, learning to produce a variety of different sounds, including bass and tone, and practised rhythms using both hands with control and coordination.   The workshop complemented Reception’s learning about Africa and Year 2’s recent geography… 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 »

Read all the latest news and updates from Newfield Park Primary Academy by scrolling through our Spring 2026 newsletter below:

Pupils at Newfield Park Primary Academy in Halesowen 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… Read more »

Newfield Park Primary Academy has been awarded Music Mark status for 2025-26, marking a second consecutive year that the school has received the national recognition for excellence in music education. The award highlights the Academy’s commitment to providing inclusive, high-quality musical experiences for all pupils.   Music is central to school life at Newfield, with pupils taking part in weekly lessons, singing assembles and cross-curricular activities. These opportunities allow… Read more »

BP Pulse Live in Birmingham was filled with thousands of young singers including pupils from Newfield Park Primary Academy in Halesowen, who took part in the Young Voices concert, one of the largest children’s choir events in the world.   After months of rehearsing songs and choreography, the pupils performed as part of a massed choir featuring… Read more »

Year 6 pupils from Newfield Park Primary Academy enjoyed an inspiring visit to The Earls High School, where they met comedian, actor and children’s author Matt Lucas. Lucas, best known for his work on television and in comedy, began writing for children in 2020 and has since published several books, including his latest, BobLand.  During his visit, Lucas talked about his career… Read more »

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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Year 5 pupils took their learning beyond the classroom with a hands-on field trip to Carding Mill Valley in Shropshire. Despite the rain, everyone showed great enthusiasm as they explored the Ashbrook River, putting their classroom knowledge into practice.  Linking to their Geography and English lessons, pupils measured the river’s depth, width and flow rate,… Read more »