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Sutton Coldfield Sutton Coldfield


Chamber of Commerce


Sutton Coldfield Chamber Patrons


CONTACT: Julia Gray T: 0845 603 6650


School refurbishment completed


A Sutton Coldfield primary school is welcoming even more pupils this September following a £1.2m refurbishment programme to ‘future proof’ its education provision. Mere Green Primary School has undergone a


year-long remodel, including state-of-the-art learning facilities, to accommodate additional pupils. The move is in partnership with the local authority - who funded the works - to meet a growing community demand for school places. The redevelopment includes two new libraries,


an IT suite, reception area and pastoral suite, as well as other facilities to enhance learning. The academy has welcomed two reception classes for the second year in a row and the 60 newest pupils are enjoying modern classrooms, customised especially for four-year-olds. Mere Green’s growth plan will see the school


expand from 210 to 420 places and it has now increased from one to two-form entry in most


year groups. Seven new staff appointments have also been made for this year to support the increasing numbers. Headteacher and national leader of education,


Anna Balson (pictured), said the expansion was designed to protect the school’s education provision. “It’s an absolutely amazing place that


even more families can benefit from. This is all about giving our fantastic community the school that they deserve, not just in terms of outstanding teaching and learning, but with physical space and the latest equipment to enhance their whole education experience.” Children will benefit from a


new art room with specialist equipment, touch screen IT


‘The redevelopment includes two new libraries, an IT suite, reception area and pastoral suite, as well as other facilities to enhance learning’


Grand opening: (front row, from left): chief executive Paul Faulkner, Julia Gray, Andrew Cleaves and head of Sutton Coldfield College, Mustafa Shevket; and (back row): Cllr Ewan Mackey and Sutton Chamber president Nigel Waldron


computing lessons alongside class I-Pads and improved outdoor playgrounds, including the nursery areas. The eco-friendly school also utilised sustainable lighting and motion sensors. Anna said: “Mere Green is undergoing a major


regeneration. As a result, more and more families want to live here. Every child deserves the very best education – to be able to access a local school with outstanding provision. We want to serve as many children as possible. We have the space, we have the expertise and we are at the heart of this community.” Anna, who is also the executive


headteacher (primary) for the Arthur Terry Learning Partnership (ATLP), said: “Kristal Brookes (Mere Green Primary’s associate headteacher) has done an amazing job in leading on this, working closely with Birmingham City Council (Education Infrastructure) and Balfour Beatty. It’s a joined-up approach as we strive to meet community needs.”


Portable spa aids


festival weekend A Sutton church has carried out baptisms with a difference – by using a portable spa during a special festival weekend. The baptisms were held at St Michaels


Church of Boldmere, Sutton Coldfield, which hosted a Festival of Flowers, including a special Sunday morning service. The festival was to commemorate the


50th anniversary since the rededication of the church, and was sponsored by a local spa firm. The theme of the festival was ‘A Host of


Chamber office opened


Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce’s new office base at Sutton Coldfield College has officially opened - and welcomed its first guests. Trinity Ward councillor Ewan Mackey joined Chamber and college staff in The Moat House building on Lichfield Road to mark the office opening. Sutton Coldfield College is part of Birmingham


Metropolitan College, a patron of Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce. BMet principal Andrew Cleaves said: “We


welcome all opportunities for businesses to collaborate and champion their communities.


“Providing this office to the Chamber is an


excellent way for us to demonstrate the importance of education and business working side by side as well as share ideas and information about the area.” Julia Gray, head of the Sutton Coldfield Chamber of Commerce, added: “This new office is an additional base from which we can promote local businesses and provide support.” The college’s sales team are also based in The


Moat House and have recently partnered with recruitment agency, Aspire People, Jackson Calvert Chartered Accountants and law firm, Sutton & Co Solicitors.


Angels’ and was part of a celebration of the rededication of the church on 29 September 1967, which followed a lengthy rebuilding following a serious fire three years earlier. The baptisms were carried out in the


church by Reverend Gary Birchall and the Bishop of Birmingham, Right Reverend David Urquhart, using a spa provided by local firm Sutton Spa Hire. Karl Rowntree, technical director at the Boldmere Road firm said: “Reverend Gary Birchall approached us with this wonderful, out-there idea and there was no hesitation that I wanted to help out St Michaels church. We are always looking for ways to support the local community.”


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