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Newfield Park pupils explore myths and storytelling with children’s author Eric Huang

Pupils at Newfield Park Primary Academy explored the world of myths and storytelling after taking part in a live virtual event with children’s author Eric Huang, organised by BookTrust.   The session introduced pupils to Huang’s Guardians of the New Moon series, which is inspired by Chinese mythology and the legends revolving around the Chinese Lunar… Read more »

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Newfield Park team takes third place in Dudley Children’s Maths Championships

Pupils from Newfield Park Primary Academy celebrated success at the annual Dudley Children’s Maths Championships, with the Academy’s Year 5/6 team securing an impressive third place finish.   The competition brought together primary schools from across Dudley for a series of mathematical challenges, including problem-solving activities, logic puzzles and Countdown-style number rounds designed to test pupils’… Read more »

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Pupils mark World Environment Day at Newfield

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 »

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Pupils explore renewable energy and healthcare at Shireland Biomedical UTC with Solar for Schools 

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 »

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Local furniture company supports creative learning at Newfield Park Primary Academy

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 »

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MP praises Newfield Park Primary Academy’s continued Music Mark success during school visit

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 »

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Newfield pupils explore West African drumming with Dudley Performing Arts

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 »

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Trust Newsletter – Spring 2026

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 »

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Newfield Park Primary pupils sing for wellbeing to mark Children’s Mental Health Week

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 »

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