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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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Tameside Primary Academy Awarded School Games Silver Mark Award

Tameside Primary Academy is delighted to announce that it has been awarded the School Games Silver Mark Award for the 2024-25 academic year. The award recognises the school’s dedication to high-quality physical education and inclusive sporting opportunities.    The School Games Mark is a government-led awards scheme, funded by Sport England and delivered by the Youth… Read more »

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Pupils Connect with History on VE Day’s 80th Anniversary 

Pupils at Tameside Primary Academy participated in a poignant tribute to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, honouring those who made the ultimate sacrifice and commemorating the end of six years of conflict that defined the Second World War.  As part of a wider programme of remembrance across the Academy, year… Read more »

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