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🎭 Calling All Aspiring Performers: Auditions Open for Matilda the Musical Jr! 🎶

The stage is set, the spotlight is waiting – and you could be the star! We are thrilled to announce auditions for our 2026 production of Matilda the Musical Jr., a magical and mischievous tale packed with fun, fantastic music, and unforgettable characters. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this incredible show –…
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Grace Academy Solihull Hits the Right Notes for World Music Day Celebration

Grace Academy Solihull was alive with rhythm and melody last week as students and staff came together to celebrate World Music Day -an international tribute to the universal language of music. World Music Day—an annual event now marked in over 120 countries—began in France in 1982 when the then-French Minister of Culture, Jack Lang, launched…
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Grace Academy’s Year 7 Students Spark Curiosity at the Big Bang Fair

This June, our Year 7 students had the incredible opportunity to dive headfirst into the exciting world of science, technology, engineering, and maths at one the UK’s biggest youth STEM conventions — The Big Bang Fair, held at the NEC in Birmingham. From the moment they arrived, our students were immersed in a whirlwind of…
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Year 12 Students Step Into the World of Work — and Shine!

From primary schools to GP surgeries, students leave a lasting impression on local employers. Earlier this month, every single Year 12 student at our academy swapped classrooms for real-world workplaces during their two-week work experience placements — and the results were nothing short of inspiring. From lending a helping hand in busy infant and primary…
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Year 10 Students Develop Key Life Skills in Real-World Problem-Solving Workshop

Year 10 students recently took part in a hands-on problem-solving workshop aimed at enhancing their critical and creative thinking, teamwork, resilience and communication abilities—skills that are increasingly essential in today’s fast-changing world. The workshop, which was facilitated by industry professionals with backgrounds in career development, business, and enterprise, provided a dynamic learning experience that bridged…
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Grace Academy Students’ Once-in-a-Lifetime Football Experience in the Netherlands

It was a dream come true for 40 students from Grace Academy Solihull as they swapped their classrooms for the stadium seats of one of Europe’s most iconic football clubs — PSV Eindhoven. Students from year 8-10 jetted off to the Netherlands for a thrilling, action-packed tour that blended football, culture, and unforgettable memories. The…
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Choir Performance at Fordbridge School

On the 24th of March, the academy Choir travelled to Fordbridge Primary School where they performed a 30-minute programme of songs to the entire school. The performance included hits such as Lean On Me, Seasons of Love and Mamma Mia! The staff and students thoroughly enjoy this type of community engagement, which the academy are…
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Team Grace are Y7 Football Semi Finalists!

The Y7 football team travelled to play their semi final cup fixture away at Park Hall Academy. The game started off fairly even with both teams having good spells of possession and creating chances. Team Grace then had some good attacking opportunities and a great through ball onto Logan Jackson saw him get brought down into…
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National Careers Week 2025

The Academy celebrated National Careers Week, where the whole week was dedicated to inspiring students to think ahead and consider their career journey. Throughout the week students took part in informative tutor time activities which aimed to raise awareness of key skills needed within the world of work. Students also attended careers assemblies with Birmingham…
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Grace Academy’s Vibrant World Book Day Celebration

 Grace Academy once again hosted a fantastic World Book Day, filled with exciting activities that brought students and staff together in a shared love of reading. Every year, the academy celebrates this special occasion with enthusiasm, and this year was no exception. The day kicked off with a “Bookie Breakfast,” where students gathered to enjoy…
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