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...
Random Acts of Kindness Week
School Council members launched ‘Random Acts of Kindness Week’ to celebrate and encourage small acts of kindness around school. Showing kindness is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have but the benefits you gain back can be enormous. Each class received a...
RSPB Big Schools’ Birdwatch
For the seventh year running, St Gerard’s School Council have participated in a national scheme called the RSPB Big School Garden Birdwatch. The survey helps to build a picture of garden wildlife across the U.K. Last year more than 1,500 schools all over the...
Christmas Events
Children at St. Gerard’s have had a busy autumn term, full of wonderful experiences such as an Advent Liturgy with One Life Music, trips to the theatre, Christmas parties and a visit from Santa. We thank you for your continued support in helping us raise over £600...
Blessing of the Bambinelli
Bambinelli is Italian, the plural of bambinello, which means ‘little baby.’ Bambinelli Sunday is a beautiful tradition that was started by Pope St. John Paul II and is celebrated on the third Sunday of Advent. Traditionally, thousands of people visit St. Peter’s...
KS2 Horrible Histories
The whole of KS2 enjoyed a pre-Christmas treat of a visit to the Alexandra Theatre in Birmingham to watch the new Horrible Histories show, Barmy Britain. Gruesome British history was bought to life, all the way from ancient times up to Queen Victoria, as part of a...
KS1 ‘One Snowy Night’
Year 1 and Year 2 enjoyed a lovely pre-Christmas visit to the MAC Theatre in Birmingham. They had front row seats to watch a live performance of ‘One Snowy Night’ by Nick Butterworth. They listened intently, as Percy the Park Keeper was woken numerous times during the...