December 11, 2017
Unfortunately, despite our best efforts to clear the site, in the interests of the safety of all staff and pupils, we have made the decision to close the school tomorrow (12/12/17). We expect to be open on Wednesday.
March 23, 2017
As the season of Lent continues, the children have all received Fr Hudson’s boxes to fill with small change. Fr Hudson’s are a Catholic charity who support children, adults and families throughout the Archdiocese of Birmingham. As part of our charitable work, we are also collecting clothes (baby, child and adult), books and toys for refugees in our local community. If you have any items at home that you could…
October 22, 2016
What a busy week! On Monday morning class 4B delivered a superb assembly launching this year’s ‘Operation Christmas Child’ Shoebox appeal by highlighting the joy that giving a gift to a child who may be suffering due to poverty, homelessness and war can bring. They described to us how, through acts such as sharing, we are passing God’s love around the world. All of the children will be bringing home…
October 14, 2016
Dear parents/carers, We were delighted to see our year 4 play leaders starting their new roles with such enthusiasm this week and ensuring that all of the children could be involved in an exciting playground game. The wide range of games have been researched and designed by the play leaders themselves and have definitely been a popular addition to lunchtimes! We also met with our School Council on Wednesday to…
September 30, 2016
In assembly this week Mrs Brocklesby highlighted the importance of our focus virtues and values using two bible stories. Through the story of ‘The Boy Jesus at the Temple’ the children considered how, like Jesus, we can be curious about our faith and the faith of those around us. Through the story of ‘The Good Samaritan’ the children shared their thoughts on how we can actively live out our faith…
September 23, 2016
Dear parents/carers, In our assembly this week we highlighted International Day of Peace (21/09/16) by talking about the word peace and sharing lots of ideas about how we can promote peace around the school. I have certainly seen many examples of children helping and caring for one another inside and outside of the classroom throughout the week. It was wonderful to see so many parents and family members at out…
September 16, 2016
Dear parents/carers, We are now firmly back into the swing of things with all of the children settled well into their new classes and the busy buzz of learning evident throughout the school! I have been so impressed by the children’s engagement and enthusiasm as I have visited classrooms this week – well done everyone! I have also seen some superb examples of cursive handwriting which we are launching across…
September 9, 2016
I would like to start by wishing you all a very warm welcome back to the new school year. It was wonderful to see all of the children arriving on Monday morning looking incredibly smart and eager to experience life in their new classrooms. We are incredibly proud of our new Early Years children for settling in to school life so quickly – thank you to parents and family members…
July 1, 2016
Hi all Fortunately the weather has been kind to us this week as we have enjoyed many outdoor events. Our year 2 children thoroughly enjoyed their opportunity to enjoy and explore Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church and its surroundings on Monday. Following a range of activities and a short service, we were joined by parents for lunch in the beautiful grounds. We concluded our First Holy Communion Programme for…
June 24, 2016
Dear parents/carers, We were delighted to welcome Taznim Kwaja to our assembly, on Monday morning, to speak to the children about the plight of refugees in our local area. This was followed up by the children bringing coins in throughout the week to place on a map of the World in the hall as a symbol of peace and unity. All donations will be used to support refugee families in…
