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Pupils at Minerva Primary Academy have been celebrating their achievements after taking part in this year’s summer reading challenge. Congratulations to all the children who successfully completed the challenge by reading six books over the summer. Their commitment to reading is a fantastic achievement and highlights the

Year 6 pupils at Minerva Primary Academy refreshed their knowledge of electrical circuits during an engaging hands-on science lesson. As part of their learning, pupils designed and made circuits that lit up, spun around or produced sounds, all of which could be operated using switches. The practical

Pupils and families at Minerva Primary Academy (MPA) came together this week to celebrate Inter Faith Week with a special community event focused on the national theme: “Community: Together We Serve.”

Schools Minister Georgia Gould visited Minerva Primary Academy (MPA) this week for a face-to-face meeting with academy staff and colleagues from across the region to hear their views on the Department for Education’s planned reforms to the special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) system. During the visit,

Year 3 pupils at Minerva Primary Academy have been diving into their latest science topic: forces and gravity. Pupils used their jumping skills to investigate how gravity affects their bodies and developed their oracy skills by discussing what gravity is, how it works, and why it is

Music is the key to life, they say, and pupils at Minerva Primary Academy are embracing that belief as they begin learning a new instrument this term. Children across the school are taking up the glockenspiel, a bright and melodic member of the percussion family. As part

Pupils and families at Minerva Primary Academy (MPA) came together this week to celebrate Inter Faith Week with a special community event focused on the national theme: “Community: Together We Serve.” The celebration, the first of its kind at MPA, brought together more than 200 pupils, families,

Year 2 pupils at Minerva Primary Academy had an exciting visit from members of the local fire service, who came to teach pupils all about their important jobs and how we can stay safe in an emergency. The firefighters explained that their job isn’t just about putting

Minerva Primary Academy teaching assistant Naomi Reid has been recognised on the Football Black List, an annual awards initiative supported by the Football Association (FA). The Football Black List celebrates and highlights the achievements of Black individuals across the UK within the football industry, recognising their positive impact both on

Pupils from Minerva Primary Academy had a fantastic time in their school’s nature area this week as part of a well-deserved treat. While exploring the great outdoors, pupils embraced the muddy conditions splashing around, jumping up and down in puddles, and enjoying the freedom to explore and