Events Gallery
Enjoy some of the special events and activities that go on at our school.
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 climbed up,...
First Holy Communion and Thanksgiving Mass
On Saturday 15 June, children from St Gerard’s received the Sacrament of First Holy Communion. Through the partnership of home, school and the church, they have learnt the importance of this Sacrament. During Mass, the children sang ‘Come Live in Us’, which is a...
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...
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, visitors came in and visits took...
Reception and Year 1 at Twycross Zoo
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...
Ready, Set, Ride
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 Condover Hall Residential
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...
Spanish Day
Today, we celebrated Spanish Day at St Gerard’s. This gave our children the opportunity to explore the culture and customs of other Spanish speaking countries in the world. Everyone arrived at school dressed in the flag colours of a Spanish speaking country, then...
Walk to School Week
School Council have launched ‘Walk to School Week’ as part of National Walking Month. Schools across the country, including children and school staff are encouraged to travel to and from school in a sustainable, healthy way! Each morning, School Council have taken a...
World Earth Day
World Earth Day is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges facing our environment and planet. Over 193 countries celebrate Earth Day around the world, with more people getting involved every year. During the day, we focussed on important...