Alex Buck

Pupils at Lightwoods Primary Academy marked Sir David Attenborough’s 100th birthday with a dedicated Outdoor Learning Day inspired by his lifelong work championing the natural world.  Children spent time in the Academy’s Forest School, studying habitats and observing local wildlife through practical activities designed to build curiosity and environmental awareness.   The day was also used to raise money for new Forest School equipment,… Read more »

Year 4 pupils from Lightwoods Primary Academy completed a three-day residential visit to Frank Chapman Outdoor Education Centre in Bewdley. The trip provided an outdoor learning programme designed to build independence, teamwork and resilience.  The group engaged in a range of bushcraft and adventure activities, including shelter building, learning how to light a fire and cooking bread. Pupils also took on high rope challenges, crate skating, archery and… Read more »

Lightwoods pupils stepped into the world of classical ballet when graduates from Elmhurst Ballet School visited the Academy as part of the dance school’s ‘Ballet and Beyond’ outreach programme.   The workshop introduced children to the foundations of ballet through live performance, interactive movement sessions and conversations with the dancers about life as a professional.    Elmhurst’s Ballet and Beyond programme is designed to make… Read more »

Year 6 pupils from Lightwoods Primary Academy enjoyed a week-long residential trip to Paris and its surrounding areas, experiencing some of the city’s most famous landmarks alongside local culture.   During their visit, pupils explored several of Paris’s most iconic sites. They climbed the Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s most recognisable landmarks, and enjoyed sweeping views across the city. A boat trip along… Read more »

Lightwoods Primary Academy is celebrating one of its pupils after Adrianna, in year 6, was selected for Basketball England’s Aspire Programme, a national pathway for young players aiming to represent England. The programme identifies the most talented players from clubs and schools across the country, making her selection an inspiring achievement at such a young age.  In her first year on the programme, Adrianna earned a place on the U13s West Midlands Girls… Read more »

Lightwoods Primary Academy in Oldbury received a generous donation of new books from local councillors Luke Cotterill, Harnoor Bhullar and Chipiliro Kalebe-Nyamongo, who allocated part of the Old Warley council budget to expand and enrich the school’s library.  The contribution, which coincided with World Book Day, gave pupils access to a wider range of reading material and reinforced the Academy’s commitment to developing confident and enthusiastic readers.  … Read more »

Year 4 pupils from Lightwoods Primary Academy spent an inspiring day at Nechells Wellbeing Centre in Birmingham, taking part in a series of coaching sessions with the City of Birmingham Rockets Basketball team.   The children practised dribbling, passing and shooting before meeting one of the club’s professional players and testing their skills in a friendly tournament against other primary schools across Shireland Collegiate Academy… 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 »

Local police officers visited Lightwoods Primary Academy in Oldbury to deliver an interactive assembly on internet safety. Pupils learned how to recognise potentially unsafe situations, behave responsibly online, and know where to seek help or access trusted resources.  The session went beyond simply explaining the risks of cyberbullying, unsafe websites, or sharing personal information. Through engaging discussions and practical… Read more »

Year 3 pupils at Lightwoods Primary Academy enjoyed a visit to Cadbury World, where they learned about one of Britain’s best-known chocolate manufacturers and explored themes of fairness, global trade and responsible consumer choices.    Located in Bournville, Cadbury World is a visitor attraction based at the historic home of the Cadbury brand. The site offers insight into the origins of chocolate production and the values established by… Read more »