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.
Scripture Workshop
The children enjoyed spending some time thinking about scripture in our scripture workshops. They made sheep, decorated feathers and thought about how the scriptures affected them or helped them in their own lives.
Cafod Family Fast Day
Pupils in Year 5 and 6 chose to give up their normal school dinner and share a simple meal of rIce and water. This was to raise funds for Cafod’s Family Fast Day and to stand in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable of our world. It was a huge success and a valuable...
Mardi Gras Floats
The children have really enjoyed making Mardi Gras floats for our float competition. Caritas group voted for this wonderful entry. Afterwards, the whole school enjoyed parading around the playground, waving flags and dancing to celebrate before the start of Lent.Our...
Caritas Team Gift Bags Donations
Our Caritas team were blown away by the outpouring of love and support shown towards those less fortunate than us. Every child in school donated a gift bag for a gentle who was in need over this Christmas period.
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...