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Trust Newsletter – Spring 2025

Our Spring Trust newsletter is here! Click here to read the latest newsletter from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and discover what our academies have been up to this term.

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Walsall Astronomical Society Brings the Wonders of Space to Tameside 

Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy were treated to a fascinating space-themed experience during a special visit from a local astronomer from the Walsall Astronomical Society. The session gave children the chance to explore the wonders of the universe and deepen their understanding of space in an exciting, hands-on way.  The astronomer demonstrated a range of… Read more »

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Trust Newsletter – Autumn 2024

Our Autumn Trust newsletter is here! Click the image below to read all the latest from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and see what our academies have been up to over this term:

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Tameside Primary Academy Expands Outdoor Learning with New Forest School Site

Tameside Primary Academy is thrilled to announce the opening of its second forest school site on academy grounds, marking a significant expansion of its commitment to outdoor learning and environmental education. This new addition ensures that pupils have even greater opportunities to immerse themselves in nature and develop vital skills outside the traditional classroom setting.… Read more »

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Tameside Primary Academy Welcomes Author Bethany Walker

Year 5 pupils at Tameside Primary Academy enjoyed an inspiring visit from Bethany Waler, author of their class text, How to Steal the Mona Lisa. The event offered a unique opportunity for students to learn about the art of storytelling, sparking excitement and creativity among the school’s aspiring young writers. Walker shared her passion for… Read more »

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Tameside Pupils Brave Snowdonia’s Wilds in Residential Visit

Earlier this year, pupils at Tameside Primary Academy braved the frosty weather as they set off for an amazing educational residential visit to Plas Gwynant in Snowdonia (Eryri), North Wales. The trip offered a wealth of opportunities for adventure and discovery, sparking curiosity and fostering resilience. Bundled up in double layers to fend off the… Read more »

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Tameside Primary Academy Marks Antibullying Week with Unity and Positivity

Tameside Primary Academy recently celebrated Antibullying Week with a range of activities focused on fostering kindness, inclusivity, and self-respect. Students engaged in discussions about the power of positive language, the importance of standing up for others, and celebrating what makes each individual unique. The week culminated in a lively assembly featuring poetry, singing, and messages… Read more »

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Running for Change

On Friday 25 October, Mr Cusworth-Yafai, Assistant Principal at Thorns Collegiate Academy, will be taking on an incredible challenge – a 35-mile ultra marathon across the Trust’s 12 schools in just one day – to raise funds for WaterAid! His mission? To help provide clean water and sanitation to communities in need around the world.… Read more »

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