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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 »

Dear families, I am delighted to introduce myself as the new Chief Executive Officer of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. It is a great privilege to take on this responsibility. My own journey within the academy sector began at Shireland in 2006, and I am proud to return to lead a Trust that plays such an… Read more »

Our Summer Trust newsletter is here! Discover the stories, achievements and milestones that have shaped another fantastic term across Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust. From student success stories and innovative teaching to exciting projects and community partnerships, there’s plenty to celebrate.

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

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 »

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 »

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 »