Abbey Catholic Primary School
Abbey Catholic Primary School

Events Gallery

There is always plenty going on at our school, such as day trips, visitors who come to school to entertain or work with the children, and other special occasions during the year. On this page you can look back on some of our special events, and share the memories with us.

BBC Radio WM Interview on Ukraine

BBC Radio WM Interview on Ukraine

The Abbey was visited by BBC WM who interviewed pupils and staff about how school was responding to the crisis in Ukraine. Pupils in Year 3 and 4 sang a traditional Ukrainian/Polish song and were accompanied by our musicians playing traditional Irish instruments. We...

World Book Day

World Book Day

The children were super excited to be celebrating the 25th anniversary of world book day. They were asked to come to school as their favourite book character or ready to share a bedtime story. There were so many wonderful reading opportunities throughout the day and...

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...

Creative Writing Club

Creative Writing Club

Members of our creative writing club received some very exciting news; their 100 word saga is going to be published in a book! The talented pupils received a certificate of congratulations and a Young Writers book mark. We cannot wait to receive a copy of their...

Honouring Holocaust Memorial Day

Honouring Holocaust Memorial Day

At the Abbey, we are grateful to be situated in the wonderful community of Erdington. Thankfully, members of our community organised a memorial in honour of Holocaust Memorial Day, which was a great learning opportunity for our discerning and compassionate children....

Year 6 Parents’ SATs Meeting

Year 6 Parents’ SATs Meeting

We were delighted to welcome our Year 6 parents into school this morning to share with them information about the end of KS2 SATs week. We know the importance of being well informed about the week and ensuring that pupils feel comfortable with what is expected of...

Y5SH Assembly

Y5SH Assembly

On Monday, 5SH entertained their friends and families with an assembly which gave their audience an insight into what they have been learning about. Through songs, prayer and even a game show with Ant and Dec, 5SH spoke about the challenges that is faced by members of...

Rudolph Run for John Taylor Hospice

Rudolph Run for John Taylor Hospice

Sports Council would like to thank our families for their support in raising money for John Taylor Hospice, who provide specialist palliative and end of life care for people in Birmingham and across the West Midlands. Both at the hospice in Erdington and in the local...

Reception’s Nativity

Reception’s Nativity

The Reception children all worked together to learn their words and songs for this years Nativity. Sadly, due to the global pandemic they were unable to perform for their parents in the school hall. But this did not deter the children, so a video was shared with...