Celebrating Our Faith
Here at the Abbey, we celebrate Our Faith in many different ways. Look at some of the special events that take place during our school year that have a particular focus or importance to our Catholic Faith.
Year 3 Holy Communion Workshop
On Tuesday 11th October, Year 3 welcomed families to attend The Holy Communion preparation workshop. It was a delight to see so many families back at school. The morning started with a welcome and prayer from Father E. Staff shared what the children were learning at...
Filling the Skies with Hope
On Friday 22nd September every child in school made an orange paper plane to 'Fill The Skies With Hope' and support the Together With Refugees Campaign of welcome and solidarity. We are proud to be a School of Sanctuary as this is an outward sign of our commitment to...
Reception’s First Parish Mass
Our Reception families gathered together for the first time today and were greeted by our Parish at 9.15am Mass. It was a wonderful occasion and families then gathered in the school hall to share a 'Faith breakfast'. Special thanks to the PTFA who provided...
Caritas Ambassadors Eco Retreat
Our Caritas Ambassadors began their new year of mission with an inspiring eco retreat with the Columban Missionaries Society. The day was filled with discussion, exploration and reflection - getting to know our creator through creation. We made discoveries, played...
Made in the Image and Likeness
Our academic year started with a simple message, 'Made in the Image and Likeness'. School has been adorned with rainbows promoting this simple message of Tolerance and Respect. Throughout the year pupils will explore how we are all made in God's image and should be...
Caritas Ambassadors
Our eight newly appointed Caritas Ambassadors were very proud to have been formally commissioned into their new roles by Bishop David Evans. This followed an inspiration day of training with Sr Judith Russi where children were able to meet other ambassadors from...
Choir Concert
It was a real pleasure to be able to host a choir concert in school again, to a live audience of pupils and families. Our choir children shared Bible readings, and prayer alongside their beautiful singing and were accompanied by Miss Jenner on the clarinet and Hannah,...
Corpus Christi Procession
Our Caritas Team were blessed to be asked to join local secondary school St Edmund Campion for their Corpus Christi procession. This liturgy celebrated this special feast through prayer, readings and song. Our Parish Priest Fr Elias led the liturgy and children from...
A Visit from Little Amal
At The Abbey, we have been working as a School of Sanctuary for the past three years and have built a community that understands the issues faced by people seeking safety. Over the past four years we have worked with many charities and groups to raise money, collect...
Choir Sing at Confirmation
We are so proud of our newly formed choir who enhanced the special celebration of Confirmation with their wonderful singing. Choir were supported by Miss J on the clarinet and H on the piano, as they accompanied the children in their songs of praise.Some of our choir...