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Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy welcomed a visit from Severn Trent, taking part in a series of sessions focused on how water is managed, treated and used.   During an assembly for Key Stage 2, pupils were introduced to the water cycle and the processes involved in turning raw water into safe drinking water. They also learned what happens once water has… 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 »

Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy tested their roadside awareness during an interactive workshop led by Sandwell’s Road Safety team. Children and parents learned how to navigate local streets safely, including the correct use of crossings and ways to stay focused and avoid distractions.   Reception and year 3 pupils took part in practical walks around the local area, practising safe… Read more »

Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy recently took part in a collaborative art project with students from Shireland Collegiate Academy, exploring life on the home front during World War II. The project offered pupils a unique opportunity to bring historical learning to life through hands-on creative work in partnership with older peers.   Throughout the project, Tameside and Shireland students worked together to design and… Read more »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »

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 »