British Science Week
British Science Week has been celebrated at St Gerard’s, with the aim of raising awareness and spark enthusiasm in science, technology and maths. This year the theme has been ‘Adapt and Change’. Children have been learning how plants and animals have...
World Book Day
Thursday 6th March 2025 was World Book Day! The children were dressed in pyjamas to remind them how important it is to read before bed. The day started with an assembly which outlined how children can get their free books, some top tips from authors and our mystery...
Remembrance Day
We gathered to remember the service and sacrifice of all those that have defended our freedoms and protected our way of life. We reflected on their courage, perseverance and commitment as they faced difficult circumstances. By wearing our poppies, we show support for...
Enrichment Day
We held a whole school ‘Enrichment Day’, which gave children opportunity to either share their God-given talents with others or to try new and varied activities, which develop character, build resilience and encourage them to pursue wider goals. Having the chance to...
Macmillan Coffee Morning
Since 1990, Macmillan Coffee Morning has brought people together to raise money for a good cause. Donations big and small, help raise vital funds to support the three million people living with cancer in the UK. As a school, we are very grateful to all those who...
School Council visit the Council House
The School Council visited the Lord Mayor, Councillor Ken Wood, to talk to him about his role as the new Lord Mayor of Birmingham. School Council pupils had prepared many interesting questions in advance of our meeting. The Lord Mayor told us about his early life; and...
Sports Day 2024
This half term, we have been delighted to be able to invite parents to watch (and even take part in) sports day, for the first time in a very long time. EYFS and Year 1 took part in a circus of activities that tested the children’s agility and speed. They...
Refugee Week
“To me, a home is where you feel loved, safe, and cherished.”- Malala Yousafzai The theme for Refugee Week 2024 is “Our Home”. From the places we gather to share meals to our collective home, planet earth: everyone is invited to celebrate what our Our Home means to...