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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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Our Post-16 art students recently had the exciting opportunity to visit the renowned Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool as part of their ongoing studies. Accompanied by the Art Department, 25 students took part in an observational drawing session, using the gallery’s impressive collection of sculptures and artworks as their inspiration. The visit allowed students to…
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We began the new term with a heartwarming Parent/Carer Coffee Morning at the Riverside Family Hub — a lovely way to reconnect as a school community. Families came together to enjoy homemade cake, hot drinks, and meaningful conversations. It was inspiring to see parents engaging with one another, sharing experiences, and staying connected with school…
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We are pleased to share two amazing opportunities that we have managed to secure in affiliation with the Aston Villa Football Club. 1. AVFC Intervention Kicks Off with a Bang at Grace Academy! The atmosphere at Grace Academy has been electric as students dive headfirst into an inspiring 10-week programme delivered in partnership with Aston…
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The Year 8 Football team travelled to Park Hall Academy recently where they played their first league match of the season. The game started off fairly even with both teams having good spells of possession and creating opportunities, however it was Park Hall that took the lead from a fantastic strike from one of their…
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Our amazing Year 7, 8, and 9 athletes laced up their trainers and took on the first cross country league race of the year at Smiths Wood School. Competing against schools from all across the Solihull Borough, our runners gave it their all — showing incredible determination, team spirit, and our Grace values every step…
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The Rigby Foundation’s Inspiring Futures Programme to Tackle School Absence Crisis and Reignite Educational Ambition kicks off in West Midlands. The Rigby Foundation today confirms the start of the delivery phase of its Inspiring Futures programme; a bold and innovative initiative designed to help young people in the West Midland’s succeed in education and have…
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This summer, Year 12 student Safina Lawrence successfully completed a four-week internship with Catapult as part of our Career Ready programme. The internship marked the culmination of a year-long journey, during which Safina worked closely with her mentor to build confidence and strengthen her employability skills. Throughout the placement, Safina had the opportunity to gain…
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