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Twenty-five Beavers, aged from 6 to 7 years old, were awarded their IT badges by Darren Gelder, Principal, after coming into the school and using Grace Academy’s computers to complete their tasks. Denise Makepeace, Beaver Leader, 1st Chelmsley Wood Scout Group, said: “Thank you so much for a wonderful evening at Grace Academy. The IT…
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Indy pop band, BrightLine, part of the Message Trust, joined other guests to host our Ethos Week and spark conversations about key social issues from a faith perspective. Ethos Week is a great way for students to explore and engage with the Academy’s Christian ethos and shared key values of Grace, Respect, Integrity, Potential, and…
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  Determined Solihull students have raised over £1,000 for Cancer Research UK in a week of fundraising activities in the run up to World Cancer Day. Twenty students from Grace Academy raised £400 by taking part in a continuous six-hour sponsored bike ride during the week, while others raised more funds by selling cakes, unity…
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A reindeer in the snow was the winning picture in this year’s Christmas Card competition, painted by Drew Holmes in Year 7. Drew’s outstanding design won against entries from every year group across the Academy, and he said, “I entered the competition because I like to draw. When I first found out in Art class…
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Valentines Day PTFA Are Selling Cookies At Break Time On Valentine’s Day Wednesday 14th February 2018 The cookies will be gift wrapped and include a gift tag so students can write a personal message Cookies Are £1 each Students must bring Money

January newsletter 2017

Lauren Croot is celebrating making the West Midlands Metropolitan County School team after competing in trials against over 30 other girls from Year 9 in the West Midlands area. Only 16 girls made it into the final team and Lauren said, “Getting into the county team is, in my eyes, a big achievement for me and…
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Students from Year 7 to Post 16 spent three weeks collecting 3200 food and toiletry items to donate to Birmingham City Mission and Renewal’s Helping Hands Food Bank. Matt Loader, Youth and Schools worker at Birmingham City Mission, said, “It is with many thanks again this year that Birmingham City Mission receives a share of…
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Turkey with all the trimmings, Christmas pudding, and a healthy serving of The Nativity performed by students, helped 70 elderly residents to share in the festive cheer this Christmas.  Age UK also added to the community spirit with a chocolate hamper raffle prize to raise money for the charity. Darren Gelder, Principal of Grace Academy…
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December newsletter 2016