This term marks a significant milestone as Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust receives the keys to Wednesfield Technology Primary from construction partner, Tilbury Douglas.
The handover also marks the culmination of many years of meticulous planning and collaboration since receiving approval from the Department for Education to ensure the new technology primary is ready for its much-anticipated opening in September this year.
A key highlight of this special project is the school’s design to classic Passivhaus standards, emphasising sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Using eco-friendly technologies and sustainable, low-embodied carbon emissions, the Academy has been designed to create a naturally healthy, comfortable and stimulating educational space primed for pupils’ wellbeing and learning. This includes features like improved air quality, consistent indoor temperatures year-round and harnessing natural lighting to enhance pupils’ concentration, wellbeing and classroom engagement.
Claire Keeler, Principal Designate at Wednesfield Technology Primary, said: “We eagerly anticipate the opening of our brand-new technology primary in September and are excited to welcome our first cohort of nursery and reception pupils and their families.”
“At Wednesfield Technology Primary, we’re not only working to secure a better, brighter future for our pupils but we’re also ensuring a better and sustainable future for the environment. We look forward to working closely with the communities in and around Wednesfield and to providing our pupils with a unique and exceptional education.”
Sir Mark Grundy, CEO of Shireland Collegiate Academy Trust, said: “After years of meticulous planning and ongoing development, it has been wonderful to see our brand new Passivhaus school take shape and approach its completion, bringing us closer to a future where education and sustainability seamlessly intertwine. It’s more than just a school – it’s an investment in the future of our young people and our planet’s future.
“As a Trust committed to reducing our carbon footprint, this energy-efficient school embodies our dedication to environmental stewardship. It helps towards securing a better future for all by bringing the best opportunities that a Shireland education has to offer and cultivating responsible and environmentally conscious leaders of tomorrow.”
As Wednesfield Technology Primary prepares to open its doors in September 2024, the school promises to be a redefining moment in shaping the educational landscape of Wolverhampton and beyond.
Spaces are still available for nursery and reception starting September 2024. Families interested in applying for a reception place can contact their local authority directly. For nursery placements, families can contact the school directly on 0121 281 1600, email info@wtp.shirelandcat.net or visit the website.
Photo Credit: Tilbury Douglas
