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• Friday 27 March 2026 Rotary Award Winner – Harriet Shines This Term! We are incredibly proud to announce that Harriet is this term's Rotary Award Winner – and what a truly deserving recipient she is!
• Thursday 26 March 2026 Year 3/4 Parent Easter Craft Event We ended the term with a wonderful Easter craft event in Year 3/4 , where we were delighted to welcome parents, grandparents, carers and other family members into school to spend time working alongside the children.
• Thursday 26 March 2026 Easter Bonnet Parade Brings Joy to Our Community The final day of term brought colour, creativity and huge smiles as Holly Grove Primary Academy held its much‑loved Easter Bonnet Parade around the local roads. It was a wonderful way to mark the climax of our Easter celebrations, and our children truly shone as they proudly showcased their handcrafted creations.
• Thursday 26 March 2026 Easter Fundraising Champions 2026 Well done to our fundraising champions! These children raised the most funds for our Bunny Hop. Congratulations! What Superstars you are!
• Wednesday 25 March 2026 Year 3/4 Design and Make Pneumatic Monsters Year 3/4 have been enjoying an exciting Design and Technology project this half term, where they have been busy designing and creating their very own pneumatic monsters.
• Wednesday 25 March 2026 Reception Learn How to Look After Their Teeth Our Reception children have had a fantastic time learning all about how to keep their teeth clean and healthy.
• Wednesday 25 March 2026 Rock Steady Concert Spring Term 2026
• Tuesday 24 March 2026 Year 5/6 Football Competition at Chasetown Football Club A team of enthusiastic Year 5 and 6 pupils represented Holly Grove at a lively 5‑a‑side football competition hosted at Chasetown Football Club. It was a fantastic afternoon filled with teamwork, determination and plenty of excitement.
• Tuesday 24 March 2026 Primitas World Book Day Celebration at Burntwood Library Our Primitas World Book Day winners enjoyed a truly inspiring visit to Burntwood Library, where they joined fellow winners from across the Primitas Primary Academies—Ridgeway, Highfields, and Henry Chadwick.
• Friday 20 March 2026 Celebrating Neurodiversity Week at Holly Grove
• Friday 20 March 2026 Comic Relief 2026
• Friday 20 March 2026 Primitas World Book Week Door Decorating Challenge As part of our Primitas World Book Week celebrations, all the primary academies across the Trust took part in a vibrant and creative classroom door decorating challenge. Each class chose a favourite book and transformed their door into a colourful, imaginative display inspired by the story.
• Thursday 19 March 2026 Our First Inter‑School Sports Event We were incredibly proud to take part in our very first inter‑school sports event, and what a fantastic experience it was for everyone involved.
• Wednesday 18 March 2026 Celebrating National Neurodiversity Week in Year 3/4 During National Neurodiversity Week, Year 3/4 took time to celebrate and reflect on the importance of inclusion and understanding, with a particular focus on the benefits of Forest School for all our pupils.
• Monday 16 March 2026 ADHD Parent Workshop We are running a ADHD Parent Workshop on Wednesday 29th April at Highfields Primary Academy. The focus will be on "how to handle difficult situations with your child" and "manage your child's emotions" This free workshop is open to all parents and carers and will be delivered by Nathan Smith our Trust Behaviour Professional. There will be a presentation and an opportunity to ask questions. We look forward to welcoming you. Please complete the form on the Special Needs page.
• Thursday 12 March 2026 Holly Grove Becomes First School to Host an Animal Rescue Volunteer Pink Collection Bin We are very proud to announce that Holly Grove has become an official Animal Rescue Volunteer Pink Collection Bin site! We have been working closely with the charity, which supports a range of small organisations rescuing abandoned and unwanted animals. They have been so impressed with the kindness, interest and maturity shown by our children that they chose Holly Grove to become the very first school to host one of their special “Pink Bins”.
• Wednesday 11 March 2026 Year 1 inter-generational reading group
• Friday 6 March 2026 Imaginary Worlds Come to Life in Reception During World Book Week!
• Thursday 5 March 2026 Year 1/2 Enjoy a Fantastic Visit to Ash End Farm Year 1/2 had a truly fantastic outdoor adventure on their recent trip to Ash End Farm, and what a memorable day it was!
• Thursday 5 March 2026 World Book Week 2026
• Friday 27 February 2026 Our New School Council Has Been Elected!
• Friday 13 February 2026 Student Council Elections 2026! We are excited to announce that Student Council Elections will take place during the week of 23rd February 2026. This is a brilliant opportunity for pupils to develop confidence, leadership, and a strong voice within our school community.
• Friday 13 February 2026 Nursery Shines in Annual Dragon Dance Celebration 2026
• Thursday 12 February 2026 Year 5/6 Welcome a Very Special Visitor with WWII Memories
• Thursday 12 February 2026 Year 2 Step Back in Time at Forest School Year 2 had an exciting and imaginative Forest School session today as they linked their outdoor learning to their history topic on Mary Seacole and Florence Nightingale. Using a combination of creativity, teamwork, and Forest School skills, the children set out to make their very own herbal medicines, just like Mary Seacole did when caring for wounded soldiers.
• Thursday 12 February 2026 Year 1 Celebrate Completing Their Delicious DT Project Year 1 have proudly completed their Design and Technology project by creating their very own fruit salads! After several weeks of exploring different fruits, tasting new flavours, and designing their ideal combinations, the children finally put their plans into action.
• Wednesday 11 February 2026 Year 1/2 Learn About Nursing With a Special Visitor This week, Year 1/2 were very lucky to have a visit from Nurse Sam, who came to talk to the children about her important job as a nurse. She explained the many different roles she carries out each day and showed the children some of the special equipment she uses, including a stethoscope and real X‑rays.
• Wednesday 11 February 2026 Reception Begin Exciting Woodwork Project
• Tuesday 10 February 2026 Year 2 Enjoy a Wonderful Morning with Our Intergenerational Reading Group This month, our Intergenerational Reading Group welcomed the children from Year 2 for a very special morning of shared stories and conversations with local residents.
• Tuesday 10 February 2026 Internet Safety Week 2026 Explore Artificial Intelligence During Internet Safety Week As part of Internet Safety Week, our children took part in the BBC Live Lesson, which focused on the fascinating and fast‑growing world of artificial intelligence. The session introduced pupils to what AI is, how it works, and where we see it in everyday life — from smart speakers to online searches and digital assistants.

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