Perry the Bull
Today, we met the official mascot of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games, Perry the multi-coloured bull. Perry explained that the Games are for everyone across the 72 countries and territories of the Commonwealth. As the host city, Birmingham is perfectly...
Zoolab
Dominique from Zoolab visited our school to show us her amazing menagerie of insects, amphibians and arachnids. We had the opportunity to learn many interesting facts about their bodies, habitats and diets. Afterwards, we were able to carefully hold the animals and...
Earth Day
This year, our school is celebrating the wonderful earth that we live on. World Earth Day encourages us to think about the impact that we have on our planet. As part of the Paris Agreement, we need to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by mid-century to keep the...
A Visit from Emily Campbell
We received a visit from the Olympic Silver Medalist, Emily Campbell. She spoke to us about her inspiring journey, which resulted in her becoming the first British female to win an Olympic medal in weightlifting at the Summer Olympics held in Tokyo. Later, she went on...
Walking for Ukraine
As part of our Lenten fundraising activities, Spiritual Council decided that we would support the CAFOD Humanitarian Appeal for Ukraine by completing a sponsored walk around Castle Vale. The children dressed in yellow and blue to show our support and to reach out in...
Alton Castle Residential
From Monday 14 to Wednesday 16 March, the children from Years 5 and 6 visited Alton Castle, Staffordshire for a residential retreat. The castle’s beautiful setting, perched at the top of the Churnet Valley, gives an opportunity for us to go out into the countryside,...
World Book Day
UNESCO created World Book day in 1995 as a worldwide celebration of reading. Spending just ten minutes a day reading and sharing stories with children can make a crucial difference to their future success and it’s fun for all involved. This year, the message for all...
World Faith Week
During World Faith Week, all pupils had the opportunity to learn about different faiths and religions. The week began with a whole school assembly to celebrate the shared values between different faith communities. Throughout the week, visits took place to immerse...