Alex Buck

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust is inviting students across its academies to get creative, as its annual Trust-wide Christmas Card Competition returns for 2026. The competition gives students the opportunity to showcase their creativity and produce a design that captures the spirit of Christmas, with entries welcomed from Primary and Secondary students across the Trust. Students… Read more »

Year 2 pupils from Lightwoods Primary Academy stepped back in time during a visit to the Black Country Living Museum in Dudley, exploring how life in their local community has changed over the years. The visit formed part of the Academy’s Excite, Explore, Excel (E3L) curriculum, which is delivered across all primary schools within Shireland… Read more »

Lightwoods Primary Academy has achieved the Inclusive Attendance Bronze Award, recognising its commitment to developing strong attendance practice and ensuring pupils and families receive the support they need to thrive. The award was presented during a Trust-wide Inclusive Attendance Conference, held at the new Shireland Training Centre in Oldbury. The event brought together academy leaders… Read more »

A pupil from Lightwoods Primary Academy has returned from the Dance World Cup in Dublin with four medals, including two silver and two bronze.  Arriah competed against young dancers from 73 countries at the international competition, which was held at The Convention Centre Dublin in July earlier this year. The event brought together more than… Read more »

Lightwoods pupil Ishver helped support his classmates’ end-of-year celebrations after completing a 5km fundraising run to raise money towards their Year 6 prom.  Taking on the challenge in June earlier this year, Ishver completed just over 5km in under an hour despite the hot weather, raising a total of £115 for the event.  The Year… 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.

Year 6 pupils at Lightwoods Primary Academy took part in an interactive Relationships, Sex and Health Education (RSHE) workshop delivered by Loudmouth Education and Training, supporting their preparation for the transition to secondary school.    The session used drama-based learning and guided discussion to explore the physical and emotional changes young people may experience as they grow up.… Read more »

Year 5 pupils from Lightwoods 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 helps schools install solar panels… Read more »

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 »