On Saturday 13th July, Smestow Academy celebrated 60 years with a spectacular celebration event, bringing together former and current pupils, colleagues and members of the community.
Founded in 1964, Smestow Academy has been serving children and families in the Castlecroft area of Wolverhampton for six remarkable decades. The school is now making excellent progress to become an educational force to be reckoned with since reopening under the Matrix Academy Trust in January 2023.
The 60th Celebration featured a wide range of activities and attractions, including an inflatable assault course, synchronized swimming demonstration, petting zoo, candle making workshop, a range of street food and craft stalls, live pupil performances and summer fayre activities for all ages. All proceeds raised have been donated to the schools’ individual House charities.
Guest of honour, the newly elected local MP for Wolverhampton West Warinder Juss, joined in the celebrations, supporting Smestow pupils by planting a silver birch tree alongside a tree that was planted to mark the schools’ 25th anniversary, back in 1989. He also helped pupils bury a time capsule in the memorial gardens.
Headteacher Ian Chamberlain said: ”We are immensely proud to celebrate six decades of education, memories, community engagement, and personal stories at Smestow Academy. Our 60th Celebration epitomised the spirit and dedication of our entire school community. It was great to see so many wonderful pupil performances, including the wonderful dancers from Castlecroft Primary School who have been working with our performing arts department. The whole event was a great opportunity for all to feel the warm and welcoming environment the school radiates.”
