Schools join forces for magical choir performance
Students from all of our schools came together to give a very special musical performance. The Learning Community Trust hosted the first-ever performance of its LCT Choir at New Road Academy in Telford – a milestone in its mission to unite students through creativity and shared experiences. The event featured an evening of festive music, […]
Young chefs cook up a feast at Ercall Wood
Students at Ercall Wood Academy have been putting their culinary skills to the test as part of this year’s Rotary Young Chef competition. Junior chefs were tasked with preparing and serving a two-course healthy and nutritious meal costing up to £15 – all in the space of two hours. The winner was year seven student […]
School heads on fact-finding visit to Telford College
Head teachers and leaders from Learning Community Trust schools visited Telford College to learn more about potential placement opportunities they could offer to T Level students. A delegation from visited the college’s Wellington campus to chat with students on business and accounting courses. The hope is that it could pave the way for valuable work […]
Charlton School danceathon raises over £1,300
Students at a Telford school took to the dance floor for a high octane danceathon – smashing their original fundraising target for a local charity. The pupils from Charlton School in Wellington enjoyed an enthusiastic non-stop session of dancing to upbeat party tracks and raised over £1,300 for Hope House Children’s Hospice. Headteacher Sarah Barton […]
Burton Borough students host festive afternoon tea
Students from Burton Borough School in Newport laid on an afternoon of festive treats to showcase their skills and entertain invited guests. Year 7 pupils hosted a Christmas afternoon tea to celebrate their hard work this term – and demonstrate what they had learned in their design and technology food lessons. They prepared a selection […]
Oarsome: New gym investment is a ‘game changer’
Students at a Newport school have had their PE lessons transformed thanks to a ‘game changer’ of a community partnership. The pupils at Burton Borough School have received a donation of ten Concept 2 C rowing machines thanks to two local councillors – Tim Nelson and Peter Scott. Elliot Murphy, from Burton Borough’s PE department, […]
It’s been a ‘transformative year’ for New Road Academy
The new leadership team at a Telford secondary school has been reflecting ‘with immense pride’ on one of the most successful and transformative years in its history. New Road Academy was taken over by the Learning Community Trust last summer, rebranding the Wrockwardine Wood site and appointing a new principal. Reflecting on her first year […]
Work experience awards is a great night of celebration
Newport’s Burton Borough School celebrated the ‘incredible’ achievements of its students, and support from local employers, at its annual work experience awards. More than 160 people attended the event which was described as ‘a fantastic evening of recognition, inspiration, and community spirit’. The keynote address on the importance of work experience was delivered by Ben […]
‘Ticket to Antarctica’ for Hadley Learning Community students
Students from a Telford secondary school are taking part in an exciting British Antarctic Survey programme that will see a digital time capsule delivered to the edge of the world. Hadley Learning Community has signed up to the Ticket to Antarctica project which will see the name of the school added to the side of […]
Apprentice of the year award for IT man Josh
We’re so proud of our IT man Josh Howse, who was one of the big winners at this year’s Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Apprenticeship Awards. Josh won the IT & Digital Industries apprentice of the year trophy at the event, held in front of around 200 people at the Mercure Telford Centre Hotel. Josh, who […]