Abbey Catholic Primary School
Abbey Catholic Primary School
Art Competition Winners

Art Competition Winners

We were delighted that the Birmingham Province of the Knights of St Columba invited our Year 4 pupils to take part in their Easter art competition. We had a fantastic response and all the entries were of a very high standard. Along with other schools in the province,...
May Procession

May Procession

On Sunday 15th May 2022 we once again joined the Parish for the annual May Procession to honour our Blessed Mother. The children presented flowers to Our Lady. Thank you to all families for joining this glorious Parish...
First Holy Communion

First Holy Communion

Year 3 had a wonderful spiritual day on Saturday 7th May as they received their First Holy Communion. They were faith-filled and reverent as they took the next step on their faith journey. Please keep the children of Year 3 in your...
Silent Reflection

Silent Reflection

Throughout the season of Lent staff are invited to join silent reflection each Monday at the start of the school day. This time of reflection allows us a space to think about how we might best develop ourselves to become the person God wants us to be and embrace Him...
Ash Wednesday Service

Ash Wednesday Service

Children and staff of the Abbey began their Lenten journey with a beautiful service in school, led by Father Elias and supported with eloquent readings from pupils and staff. As we began, we were reminded to focus on the prayer intention of Pope Francis – the...
Praying for Ukraine

Praying for Ukraine

As we returned to school, many children in our community have been talking about the crisis in Ukraine. To provide the children with an outlet for their thoughts and concerns, Chaplaincy Team created a prayer wall that children and staff could add to. Pope Francis...
Advent Fundraising Hearts

Advent Fundraising Hearts

Chaplaincy Team were very keen to combine their Advent fundraising with the work we have been doing to support the ‘Together with Refugees’ orange heart campaign. Children came up with the idea of making orange heart decorations to sell to raise money for...
Friends Week

Friends Week

To support pupils in the faith journey we expect them to learn to follow in the footsteps of Jesus with their friends. This week is all about highlighting the need for our children to spend time with their friends and encourage them to be a good friend to others,...
Letter from Jack Dromey, MP

Letter from Jack Dromey, MP

Our Chaplaincy Team were pleased to receive a response from our MP to our letter enclosing the many postcards we have written highlighting our concerns about the new Nationality and Borders Bill. We are happy to hear that Mr Dromey shares many of our concerns and...
Little Amal visits Erdington

Little Amal visits Erdington

During the half term holidays families were made aware of an exciting opportunity of encounter. Little Amal was welcomed into Erdington and it was a delight to see so many of our school community participate in the event, which sought to raise awareness of the refugee...