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Newfield Park Primary Academy marked World Environment Day with a range of school-based activities focused on sustainability and climate change.  The annual event, coordinated by the United Nations Environment Programme, is observed globally to raise awareness of environmental issues and encourage action to protect the planet.   At the school, pupils took part in a non-uniform day, wearing green and blue… Read more »

Year 5 pupils from Newfield Park Primary Academy joined other primary schools from across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust for a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) focused day at Shireland Biomedical UTC in West Bromwich. The visit was designed to introduce pupils to future pathways in science, healthcare and renewable energy.   The event was delivered in partnership with Solar for Schools, a not-for-profit organisation that… Read more »

Newfield Park Primary Academy received a generous donation of fabric materials from OB&B, a British furniture design and manufacturing company in Dudley known for its commitment to craftsmanship, durability and design.   A representative from OB&B visited the school to deliver a selection of fabric offcuts intended to inspire creativity and exploration among pupils. The resources were warmly received and quickly put to use across the Academy.  In… Read more »

Newfield Park Primary Academy in Halesowen has been recognised during a visit by local MP, Alex Ballinger, who met staff and pupils to congratulate them on achieving Music Mark status for 2025-26.   The school has now received the national award for a second consecutive year, recognising its commitment to high-quality, inclusive music education for all pupils.   Established in 2013, the Music Mark Award recognises education… Read more »

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 »