Yesterday a selection of our year 7 and 8 students took part in the Junior Maths Challenge, a national competition organised by the UK Mathematics Trust. We look forward to hearing how they performed - stay tuned for further updates! #tca #education

Our SEND students from KS3 have started an intervention with EKHO Collective. The project runs until term-end and aims to improve community outcomes through Five Ways to Wellbeing. Activities include therapeutic outdoors with campfire cooking, planting, and making bird feeders.

Great news! Since receiving a Royal Commissioner Commendation award, Mariah has become a Corporal and a Cadet First Aider with St. John Ambulance after completing an operational skills course. Congratulations Mariah on this amazing accomplishment! #tca #education #shirelandtrust

We host a number of Lego Groups across the Academy. Lego group is a play-based structured intervention for students to support the development of social and collaborative skills. Well done to these three students who have completed a particularly tricky build!

Thorns’ Maths Department is celebrating National Numeracy Day on May 17, 2023! Join us as we encourage students to take part in the 'Big Number Natter' and the Number Heroes competition. Parents, check out our top tips attached! nationalnumeracy.org.uk/number-heroes-…

📣 Final call! Don't miss your chance to boost your Century and GCSEPod usage this week for a chance to win an Amazon voucher this half term. Maximise your learning and win big! #tca #shirelandtrust #shirelandcat #brierleyhill #dudley #westmidlands #secondaryschool #education

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🎵 Enrol now for instrumental lessons with Dudley Performing Arts! Starting from £8/session, students can learn from experienced teachers in school. Don't miss out on this opportunity! Sign up today at: dudley.gov.uk/things-to-do/d…

🎿 Join our incredible school ski trip to Austria on 10th-17th Feb 2024!❄️ 💰 Only £1,244 - all inclusive! 🏨 Luxury en-suite accommodation ⛷️ 5 days of ski instruction (5 hrs/day) and lift pass 🚌 Coach travel 🎉 3 evening entertainment events For more info, contact Mr. Healy.

🎨Don't miss our GCSE Art & Design Exhibition this week! Join us in celebrating our students' work and artistic achievements. 🎉 Enjoy refreshments and enter the raffle for a chance to win amazing prizes! 🎁

🎓👏 Our Brilliant Club students completed The Scholars Programme! They visited the University of Birmingham for their Graduation event including campus tour and advice from university staff and students. Many achieved a remarkable 1st or 2.1 grading for their final assignment!🌟

Great to meet you guys! Great to know #EPI is working for you!

Our Year 9s embarked on their Bronze DofE adventure in Bewdley! 🎉 Trekking 8 miles to Frank Chapman, where they camped for the night. 😍 We're bursting with pride for this year's cohort who have been so enthusiastic—they breezed through day one with incredible ease and speed.

Calling all our year 8 students!📢Thorns is proud to facilitate the Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award! Challenge, inspire, and unlock endless opportunities. Set goals, gain support, and embark on an incredible journey. Sign up now at school or contact Mr. Davies for more info.

Students walked 240 miles in 2 days, amassing 529,470 steps, burning 15,750 calories, drinking 90L of water, and spreading 1,200 megawatt smiles. A TCA first with record-breaking day 1 arrival and day 2 completion in 4 hours. Thorns DofE group smashed it! 👏

Happy Black Country Day! We are proud to be a part of this amazing community and celebrating its rich history and achievements together. Have a bostin’ day!

Congratulations to our Year 9 students, Holly, William, Steven, & Lily, who excelled at the Yr 9 Maths Picnic, organised by the Advanced Mathematics Support Programme. They aced 2 out of 4 rounds, tackling challenging math problems against local schools. Well done! 🎉👏

🌞Our summer newsletter is here!🌞 Read all the latest from Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust and see what wonderful things our academies have been up to over this term. ➡️express.adobe.com/page/DwqMNtcGO…