Day 1- Breaking the ice On the first day of their arrival, the German and British pupils were introduced with some icebreakers such as “21”. Secondly, they were tasked with creating the tallest tower made from wacky ingredients such as spaghetti and marshmallows. After getting to know [...]
We are delighted to announce that we have once again been successful in securing Turing Scheme funding for the 2026–2027 academic year. The funding will provide more than 320 pupils across our schools with the opportunity to take part in a range of international educational visits, helping [...]
On Tuesday 30th June, pupils from both Bloxwich Primary and Pool Hayes Primary travelled on a four-day trip to Lille, France with the Turing Scheme. The Turing Scheme is a government initiative, that fully funds a range of international opportunities for young people to visit places abroad [...]
Our Stockholm Turing trip was an exciting and memorable experience for our year 8 student from all Matrix secondary schools, giving pupils the opportunity to explore a new city, develop their independence, and experience Swedish culture firsthand. The trip began with travel from their school to Heathrow [...]
The recent Turing trip to Canada was a fantastic success, providing pupils with a rich and memorable educational experience across multiple locations. The trip began in Niagara, where pupils had the opportunity to explore the breathtaking Niagara Falls. This included an insightful visit to the power stations [...]
Just a month after joining Matrix Academy Trust, Pool Hayes Primary School is already celebrating an exciting milestone with the arrival of a brand-new school minibus.Delivered today, the new vehicle will open up a wide range of opportunities for pupils, making educational visits, sporting events, and enrichment activities [...]
