Last week, Dee Long, Careers Lead at Smith’s Wood Academy took year 8 students to the Aim Higher event at the University of Birmingham. The purpose of the event was to raise students aspirations and give them an insight into the world of higher education. They enjoyed a full campus
Planting Our Future organised an event in February which saw them partner with Smith’s Wood Academy, Forest Oak School and Merstone School to plant new hedgerows around the school boundaries. Full Story….
On Monday 3rd February, I took thirteen year 10 and 11 students to the world-famous Oxford University. We were linked to Keble College as Oxford Uni is a ‘collegiate’ higher education provider and Oxford have 30-colleges that offer all different subjects to take. These students all have different aspirations but
Smith’s Wood Cooking Masterclass Students at Smith’s Wood Academy cooked up some tasty treats when they had a masterclass in healthy cuisine – led by chefs from the world-famous Belfry Hotel. Food and nutrition students at the school, which is part of the ambitious Fairfax Multi-Academy Trust, had a two-hour
Two chefs from The Belfry Hotel covered a Year 11 Food Tech Class at Smith’s Wood yesterday, showing students how to create a “healthy takeaway” (their current curriculum theme) and discussing key nutritional values in food. Full story to follow next week…
The next annual FMAT Conference will be hosted at Smith’s Wood Academy on Monday 6th January 2025. The theme is Ambition through Inclusivity. https://smithswood.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/FMAT-Conference-2025-Ambition-through-Inclusivity.mp4
BBC Scripted Drama Team Session with Year 10 Smith’s Wood Drama Students Please see the full article – BBC Scripted Drama Session at Smith’s Wood – FMAT
The actions of three Smith’s Wood Students have been praised by the West Midlands Ambulance Service. Full details in the Solihull Observer.
HUGE shout out to Smith’s Wood students Ollie & Elliot who have been volunteering at the 237th Birmingham (1st Castle Bromwich) Scout Group, as part of their DofE and Outreach volunteer requirements. Group Scout Leader Laura could not sing their praises enough, noting that the boys confidence had grown
