Month: January 2026

Academy Non-Uniform Day Raises Over £200 for Birmingham Dogs Home

Staff and pupils at Tameside Primary Academy in Wednesbury raised over £200 through a non-uniform day in support of Birmingham Dogs Home, a charity dedicated to caring for and rehoming stray and abandoned dogs across the West Midlands.   As part of their fundraising initiative, the charity visited the school to meet reception pupils, bringing along their border collie, Dodger. The children learned about how their donation will… Read more »

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Racing Car Driver Inspires Hands-On Science and Engineering for Pupils 

Year 5 pupils at Tameside Primary Academy had the unique opportunity to see science in action with a visit from professional racing car driver Clive Austin. Pupils explored the car’s components and learned how forces such as friction, grip and air resistance affect speed and control, gaining a clear understanding of how scientific principals are applied in real-world engineering.    Building… Read more »

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