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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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Only 3 weeks to go!!!Tickets will be available to purchase via ParentMail from Monday 26th January and can be collected from the academy reception 48 hours after purchase. Tickets are priced at £3, £5 and £8. Make sure you secure yours and come along to support our amazing students! 

Our first Parents’ Coffee Morning of the new year was a warm, friendly start to the term. Parents enjoyed coffee, home‑baked cookies, and a simple craft activity that added a fun, creative touch to the morning. It was a relaxed way for parents to connect with each other and feel supported by the school community.

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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On an evening during this festive season, we welcomed 80 members of our local community into the academy for our annual Christmas Community Meal, where guests enjoyed an evening of live music, raffle prizes, and a full traditional Christmas dinner. The event was made even more special thanks to the outstanding support of our Sixth…
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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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Grace Academy Solihull’s Post 16 Team work closely with Career Ready, a UK-wide social mobility charity. They provide selected Sixth Form students a chance to be a part of their programme with workplace opportunities and 1:1 support. Their strong business links offer young people help with developing their skills and attitude, which is much needed…
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Over 700 students from Years 8 to 13 recently “dived into a world of opportunities” at the Academy’s successful Careers Fair. The event proved to be a pivotal day, described as being “packed with inspiration, advice, and real-world connections” designed to help shape student journeys. The Academy welcomed over 35 guest professionals, providing an exceptional breadth…
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Our school community joined together to honour those who have served and sacrificed for our country. Students and staff observed a two-minute silence, reflecting with respect and gratitude. Our Student Ambassadors led a moving Remembrance Service, supported by staff, where wreaths were laid to mark this important occasion. Across the school, all students also took…
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