Category: News

A group of Year 10 drama students recently engaged in an educational excursion to the Birmingham Repertory Theatre to deepen their professional knowledge. The visit featured a backstage tour including the wings and the auditorium and highlighted various technical specialities, such as scenography (set design, lighting design), costume creation (wigs and prosthetics), and stage management. Beyond observing these production elements, the…
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Our recent academy fundraiser was a great success, raising over £480 for the Teenage Cancer Trust, the academy’s student selected charity for this year. Students and staff participated enthusiastically, creating a positive atmosphere throughout the event, which was themed to match a Monopoly Board and was facilitated and run by our Post 16 students, with…
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It was wonderful to see so many families at this year’s Easter Meal. More community fun to come including our summer BBQ.    

We enjoyed another lovely Parent Carer Coffee Morning this time with a fun Easter craft theme. Families joined us for good conversation, creativity, and plenty of coffee and cake. It was a relaxed and welcoming session, giving parents and carers a chance to connect, share experiences, and enjoy some time together. Keep an eye out…
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Students at Grace Academy Solihull captivated audiences with an exceptional production of Matilda The Musical, performed over three evenings and a special matinee performance. Featuring more than 40 talented students from Years 7 to 10, the show was a vibrant celebration of creativity, confidence and collaboration. Across three sold-out evening performances, audiences were treated to…
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Grace Academy Solihull recently organised a series of individual mock interviews designed to enhance the career readiness of its older students. By interacting with external professionals, participants experienced realistic simulations that prepared them for upcoming academic and professional transitions. This initiative focused on boosting self-assurance and polishing communication techniques through direct, expert feedback. These sessions are a vital component of the school’s broader careers education strategy, ensuring…
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A financial literacy workshop run by Money Ready, the financial education charity was recently completed by Year 13 students to help prepare them for independent adult life. This comprehensive Level 1 qualification equipped students with essential money management skills relevant to life while undertaking either higher education, apprenticeships, or joining the workforce. The curriculum covered practical…
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Earlier this term, our Academy performing arts department took a selection of the incredible and talented cast members from the upcoming production of Matilda to participate in theatre workshops at Marston Green Junior School, Fordbridge School and Coleshill Heath School, all local primary schools. The students performed a short section of the musical for the…
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Earlier this term we were delighted to welcome Saqib Bhatti, the Member of Parliament for Meriden and Solihull East and representatives from Teach First to our academy. Their visit was an inspiring opportunity for both staff and students to engage in meaningful conversations about education, opportunity and the future of our school community. Whilst in…
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Year 7 and 8 have had a great start to this half term with the opening of the Grace Points Plaza. This is an amazing opportunity for students with good attendance and behaviour to ‘spend’ their Grace Points on some wonderful prizes. Already some students have purchased pencil cases, sweets and coloured pens just to…
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