Spectacular setting for Thomas Adams School founder visit
The New Year started in style with a visit to the inspiring surroundings of Drapers’ Hall in London for David O’Toole, CEO at The 3-18 Education Trust and Mark Cooper, Headteacher at The Thomas Adams School in Wem. The Thomas Adams School has a longstanding affiliation with The Drapers’ Company. Sir Thomas Adams, Master of […]
How to apply to primary school/reception for 2025 entry
Your quick guide to applying for your child’s primary school place for 2025 entry. We understand that choosing a primary school for your child is an important decision. For children starting reception in September 2025, the deadline for applications is 15th January 2025. Here are the key steps for making your child’s application: Read the […]
Celebrating the festive season in our schools and communities
From fundraising and feasting to performing on stage, here are just some of the ways our pupils and staff have been enjoying the festive season this month. “Our little ones raised the roof in their two West End-worthy performances! Every child, aged 3 – 6, sang their heart out & portrayed ‘feeling the fear and […]
Coleham Primary School’s Christmas video raises money for local food hub
Staff at Coleham Primary School in Shrewsbury have released their fifth annual charity Christmas video this week. For this year’s video, the school have joined forces with Shrewsbury Food Hub to raise awareness of the outstanding work they do in the local community. Shrewsbury Food Hub save surplus food from 60 supermarkets, farmers and manufacturers […]
Surprise Christmas deliveries for William Brookes School
Students and staff at William Brookes School in Much Wenlock were delighted to take delivery of a new defibrillator and two new minibuses this week. A mystery sponsor, who cares deeply about student health and welfare, donated the new defibrillator which will accompany students to sporting events. The school extended thanks to the kind benefactor […]
Our Autumn 2024 staff newsletter
Stay up to date with the latest updates and successes from The 3-18 Education Trust and our schools with our Autumn 2024 staff newsletter. Read our Autumn 2024 staff newsletter Notes for editors The 3-18 Education Trust is a Multi-Academy Trust (MAT) of primary and secondary schools across Shropshire, with a community of over 5,000 […]
New student support building to open at Thomas Adams School in 2025
A new modular building designed to offer additional support for pupils struggling to access the classroom will open at Thomas Adams School in Wem in the new year. The state-of-the-art spaces include a warm and welcoming classroom base, equipped with technology designed to ensure all abilities are catered for. There will also be a dedicated […]
William Brookes School host national Pentathlon GB qualifier
William Brookes School are continuing to honour their Olympic heritage by hosting a prestigious Schools Biathlon Qualifier event on Monday. The event, organised by Pentathlon GB, will see competitors take on running and swimming events and attempt to qualify for the National Finals in 2025. Home-grown talent will be prominently represented with around twenty student […]
Energy saving solar panels for four Trust schools
Energy saving solar panels have been installed at four schools across the Trust this year as part of the School Condition Allocation (SCA) investment. The schools benefitting from the installation are: Much Wenlock Primary School – a vibrant primary school at the heart of Much Wenlock town The Priory School – a leading secondary school […]
‘Matilda of the Month’ scheme keeps the magic of reading alive
An innovative scheme to make books a common necessity at home is gathering momentum at St Martins 3-16 School. After transforming the school’s library space over the summer holidays, English teacher, Lana Tomley, and Librarian, Laura Griffiths, created the concept of ‘Matilda of the Month.’ The idea is simple – students write down the name […]