Category: News

On Thursday 20 June 2024, we welcomed students, parents and carers to an event celebrating the successes of our young people towards their brilliant achievements as part of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Bronze Award. Just over 18 months ago, we introduced the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award at the Academy to support, encourage and reward our…
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Grace Academy Solihull is proud to announce the launch of their new academy student leadership group called the “Inclusion Ambassadors”. The role of an Inclusion Ambassador is to ensure those children who might not feel they have a voice, will have the confidence to speak to their peers and others who perhaps know and understand…
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Year 12 students have completed their two weeks of work experience in various industries, including: Retail stores Hospitality Local Educational institutions Recreational Centres A local farm A garden centre West Midlands Police An estate agents office Charity & community support organisations Building Materials and Infrastructure Suppliers Feedback from all placements has been very positive overall,…
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On Wednesday 5 June, the Academy was recognised by the United Nations as an official celebrator and contributor towards this year’s World Environment Day, which is a global platform for inspiring positive change. People from more than 150 countries participate in this United Nations international day, which celebrates environmental action and the power of governments,…
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On Tuesday 18 June, 25 aspiring scientists and engineers in year 9 attended the WISE event at Birmingham City University. The event, which was hosted by BCU and Aim Higher, was aimed at inspiring young women with a keen interest in science and/or engineering to enter a male dominated industry and make a difference. Students…
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Over a period a three weeks a small number of Y7 and 8 students have been competing in a variety of athletic events. Students demonstrated our values excellently displaying resilience, determination teamwork and respect from start to finish. Through their hard work they secured a variety of first, second and third place finishes. Congratulations to…
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Back in March, a group of year 10 students took part in The Speaker’s Trust workshop, aiming to help improve public speaking skills in young people. Of these students, a couple were chosen to develop their speeches. On Tuesday 4 June, year 10 student Scarlett Colder took part in the Birmingham and Coventry Speak Out…
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The Design and Technology department are excited to announce Jacob as our GCSE Chef of the half term. Jacob has worked really hard in practical lessons to develop his skills and deepen his understanding of how ingredients work together. Jacob has created some amazing dishes such as Quorn fajitas, beef pasties, low calorie cupcakes, spring…
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