Victorious Academies Trust

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THREE primary schools in Tameside have worked to improve their local neighbourhoods by participating in litter picking sessions.

Pupils from Gorse Hall Primary School, Stalybridge, Aldwyn Primary School and Greenside Primary School took part in litter picks throughout May, playing their part in keeping Tameside tidy and tackling litter. Aldwyn Primary and Greenside Primary are part of the Victorious Academies Trust.

Schools organised their own initiatives for the litter picks, but all made use of Tameside Council’s local Litter Hubs for equipment, including bags, high-vis vests, pickers and bin rings ensuring they had everything they needed.

The litter picks also supported the Great British Spring Clean, a national campaign encouraging cleaner boroughs.

Tameside Council’s ‘Our Streets’ campaign encourages residents to take responsibility and pride in their local area, all year round.

Litter Hubs are located across Tameside, and are available to help volunteers, groups, and residents carry out their own litter-picking sessions with ease.

Cllr Laura Boyle, Tameside Council Executive Member for Environmental Services and Neighbourhoods, said: “Absolutely great work from all the schools involved in carrying out their own litter picks, and helping to contribute to a tidier borough. It’s a great way to build good habits and encourage pride and responsibility in their neighbourhoods.

“We really encourage residents to reach out to local Litter Hubs and get involved in hosting litter picks. Little contributions make a great difference.”

To take part in your own litter pick, find a Litter Hub near you.

🏆 What a phenomenal year of sporting success for Greenside Primary School! 🏆
Greenside pupils are celebrating after being crowned Greater Manchester Dodgeball Champions following an incredible performance against champions from across the region. After becoming Tameside Champions, the team travelled to Oldham where they won an amazing 7 out of 8 matches to secure the overall title! 👏
And the success doesn’t stop there…
✅ Tameside Champions in Lacrosse
✅ Tameside Champions in Basketball
✅ Winners of the Trust Netball Competition
✅ Year 4 football tournament winners at Manchester City
✅ Emma Toone Cup Champions ⚽
The school’s girls’ football team were recently crowned Emma Toone Cup Champions after a fantastic 4-0 victory over Greswell Primary School in the final at Hyde United FC in front of proud families and supporters.
These achievements reflect Greenside’s continued commitment to PE, sport and enrichment, with pupils enjoying a huge range of opportunities including Glow Dodgeball, junior parkrun takeovers and more than 15 before and after-school clubs each week.
The school has also been awarded the prestigious Iain Linsdell Award for Commitment to PE and Sport for the third consecutive year. 🌟
Michael Ellis, PE Lead at Greenside Primary School, said:
“We’re so proud of all our pupils. Their enthusiasm, teamwork and positive attitude have really stood out and it’s been wonderful to see how much they’ve enjoyed representing Greenside and supporting each other along the way.”
Congratulations to all the pupils and staff at Greenside Primary on their fantastic achievements!

🎉 We’re so proud of Adswood Primary School!
Adswood Primary in Stockport is celebrating after winning the Outstanding Support for Students award at the Manchester Education Awards 2026 🏆
This award recognises the school’s incredible commitment to supporting every child and creating a truly inclusive, nurturing environment where all pupils feel safe, valued and able to thrive.

The winning nomination was made by Amie Rylance, mum of pupil Alfie, whose experience highlighted the outstanding care and support provided by the school. Amie attended the ceremony alongside Headteacher Michelle Smart, the Adswood team and school nurse Rachel Donnelly — showcasing how the school works collaboratively with other agencies to achieve the very best outcomes for its pupils.

💬 Headteacher Michelle Smart said:
“We are absolutely delighted to receive this award. It is a true reflection of the dedication, compassion and commitment shown by our staff every single day. At Adswood, we pride ourselves on knowing our children and families well and ensuring that every child feels supported, valued and able to succeed.”

💬 Amie Rylance shared:
“They really have been our family. Moving our son to Adswood was the best decision we ever made. The staff welcomed us like family and went above and beyond every day to support him. Their care, compassion and dedication are extraordinary. Adswood has made an incredibly challenging journey easier for our whole family.”

👏 A fantastic whole‑school achievement and a real testament to the strength of the Adswood community.

We’re delighted to share the fantastic outcome of Holden Clough Primary School’s latest Ofsted inspection 🎉

Under the new, more demanding Ofsted framework, Holden Clough achieved a “strong” judgement for achievement and is currently the only primary school in Tameside to receive this in any area!

Inspectors highlighted pupils’ excellent progress, positive attitudes to learning and the supportive, inclusive environment where children feel safe, valued and inspired to succeed.

A huge well done to pupils, staff and the whole school community – a result to be incredibly proud of!

👉 Read the full article at www.victoriousacademies.org

📸 Pictured: Headteacher Adam Porter with Holden Clough pupils

SATs week begins today across our Trust. A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful staff and supportive families—our pupils have worked hard and their efforts are something to be proud of as they take the next step in their journey!

Are you looking for a nursery or reception place for your child?
Parents and carers are warmly invited to attend one of our School Drop‑In Events, taking place across our schools.
These drop‑in mornings are a chance to visit our schools, meet our welcoming staff teams and explore our Early Years environments, seeing first‑hand how strong foundations for learning are built from the very start.

📅 Wednesday 6th May 2026
⏰ 9.15am – 10.45am
📍 Across our Trust schools

📌 Please note:
Discovery Academy, Hattersley will be holding its Drop‑In Morning on
📅 Thursday 7th May 2026
⏰ 9.15am – 10.45am

We look forward to welcoming families to our drop‑in events!
For individual school details, please see the flyer or contact the school directly.
🔗 www.victoriousacademies.org

This week is Children’s Mental Health Week and to start the week our Well-being Ambassadors lead the assembly talking about what helps them to be calm or positive ⭐️ Victorious Academies Trust

Well done Greenside Primary the new Tameside Dodgeball Champions!🏆