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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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Trust Newsletter – Autumn 2025

Our Autumn 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 »

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Paralympian Inspires Pupils with Visit and Basketball Session

Pupils across Tameside Primary Academy enjoyed a special visit from Maddie Thompson, a British Paralympian basketball player. The visit gave children the chance to learn more about disabilities, perseverance and how a positive mindset can help them achieve their goals.   Thompson shared her experiences in sport and spoke about the importance of determination and… Read more »

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Tameside Primary Academy raises £242 for Young Minds

Tameside Primary Academy celebrated a successful fundraising effort in support of World Mental Health Day, raising £242 for the charity Young Minds. The event encouraged pupils and staff to wear yellow in support of mental health awareness, resilience and wellbeing.   World Mental Health Day, observed annually in October, aims to highlight the importance of mental… Read more »

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Tameside Pupils Help Launch New Lidl Store

Pupils from Tameside Primary Academy in Wednesbury took centre stage during the official ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Lidl store in Tamebridge, Walsall. The store, built on the site of the former Tamebridge Garage Ltd on Walsall Road, welcomed the local community with celebrations marking its grand opening.    Representing both their school and the… Read more »

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Trust Christmas Card Competition Returns for 2025

Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust has launched its annual Trust-wide Christmas Card Competition, inviting students from across its academies to showcase their creative flair once again. This follows the success of last year’s competition, where the winning students received printed copies of their designs to share with family and friends, a tradition which is set to… Read more »

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From Classrooms to Cycle Tracks: Pupils Ride Ahead with Bikeability

Year 6 pupils at Tameside Primary Academy swapped their class books for cycle helmets this term as they took part in Bikeability. The national programme, supported by the government, gives children the chance to develop key cycling skills, grow in confidence and learn how to stay active through riding.   Delivered by qualified cycling instructors, the sessions… Read more »

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Trust Newsletter – Summer 2025

Our Summer 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 »

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