It is that time of year again when we say goodbye to the children from Year 6. It has been wonderful seeing you all grow in so many ways during your time at St. Gerard’s. Enjoy new adventures as you move to on to your new schools and we wish everyone great success and...
60 children from Reception and Year 1 visited Twycross Zoo, set in the heart of England. The zoo is an internationally recognised conservation charity and award-winning visitor attraction spanning across 100 acres. We enjoyed an exciting tour of the zoo which is the...
On 12th June, children from Nursery and Reception classes had the opportunity to take part in ‘Ready, Set, Ride’ with Spark Active. After ensuring all children were wearing the correct helmets, they set off to complete a set of challenges using balance bikes. The aims...
Year 6 were lucky enough to visit Condover Hall Activity Centre in Shropshire for the residential retreat. It is a JCA Adventure’s flagship activity centre offering a combination of indoor and outdoor activities. The hall itself is one of the most outstanding...
Children from Years 3 and 4 visited Thinktank Science Museum, Birmingham to experience exciting hands-on learning in science and technology. Both classes toured the different areas of the museum from understanding how our bodies function in ‘Things About Me’, viewing...
On 14th November, Year 5 went on an amazing adventure to London! They set off at 7:30am and arrived at 11am at the Tower of London. Their first stop was at Traitors Gate, where the people, who were brought to the tower to be imprisoned, would have entered by boat. ...
Year 3 continued their journey of faith as they received the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist for the first time in front of their families. Through prayer and discussion, the children came to realise that every Mass is a celebration of Jesus’ death and resurrection....
On Wednesday 10th May, Year 5 travelled by coach to their capital city. On the journey they educated themselves on the Houses of Parliament and started their sightseeing with Wembley Stadium and The Shard in the distance. Once they arrived, the children were welcomed...
As part of our Confirmation programme, Year 6 visited St Chad’s Cathedral in Birmingham. St Chad’s is known across the world as a beautiful building with a remarkable history and rich heritage. We discovered that the Cathedral was built between 1839 and 1841 and was...
Years 1 and 2 excitedly boarded a coach ready for our trip to the Botanical Gardens in Edgbaston, this would support our science topics of Plants. We were eager to see the many species of plants and trees that the Botanical Gardens are home to. Upon arrival, we met...