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Drayton Manor Trip

SWA Students Enjoy Reward Trip to Drayton Manor! Our students had a fantastic time on their reward trip to Drayton Manor yesterday! Despite a bit of rain to start the day, spirits remained high and the sunshine eventually made an appearance. Students made the most of the rides, attractions, and

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Big Ideas Programme Recognition

“Big Ideas Programme” – recognition for SWA students and staff from Tarmac   Tarmac’s Business Partner Mentor has provided positive feedback about the conduct of students and staff saying..   “I wanted to take a moment to congratulate your students and staff who have taken part in this year’s programme

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Academy Colours Awards Ceremony – 7th July 2025

Our 25th biannual awards ceremony took place on Monday 7th July, 4pm to 5pm, with 56 awardees present from Years 9,10 & 11 along with 101 parents and carers. What makes ‘Academy Colours’ different to other awards at Smith’s Wood is the commitment over time that the recipient needs to

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Borough Athletics Championships – Results – 1st July 2025

Borough Athletics Championships – Results – 1st July 2025 16 schools in our borough: South – Alderbrook, Arden, Heart of England, Langley, Light Hall, Lode Heath, Lyndon, St Peter’s, Solihull School, Tudor Grange Solihull, North – Coleshill, Grace Academy, John Henry Newman, Tudor Grange Kingshurst, Park Hall, Smith’s Wood  

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Royal Institution of Science

Yesterday we welcomed The Royal Institution to the Academy to help our year 7 and 8 students ignite a passion for science. We all had a blast! 

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Duke of Edinburgh Award – Silver Qualifying Expedition

We are delighted to share that our Year 11 students have successfully completed their Silver Duke of Edinburgh Qualifying Expedition over the weekend. Despite the challenging heat, the group showed incredible resilience, teamwork, and determination. They navigated confidently, supported one another, and truly rose to the occasion—an achievement they should

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