Previous Updates

Earlier updates made to our website since its launch in May 2010:

31 Mar 12: Photos of our new hall sign on our Celebrating Faith page.
31 Mar 12: A celebration of our Monthly Successes in March.
31 Mar 12: Travelling Ted visited the BT Tower in London and met his hero Simon Weston.
31 Mar 12: A video clip from our St Patrick's Day activities.
31 Mar 12: We presented a cheque to St Edmund Campion School from our Green Day.
31 Mar 12: Pupils from other schools joined us to share the good news of the Gospels.
31 Mar 12: Some Year 6 pupils were rewarded for their ongoing commitment to reading.
31 Mar 12: Year 6 took part in the quarter finals of the Birmingham Catholic football.
31 Mar 12: We are really pleased with our new display in our school hall.
31 Mar 12: Visitors to school are welcomed by our Walk With Me prayer and welcome sign.
31 Mar 12: Families joined us to watch Year 5's energetic guitar performance.
31 Mar 12: We recently welcomed some staff and pupils from a school in Sweden.
31 Mar 12: Travelling Ted went to watch a match at Moseley Rugby Club.
31 Mar 12: Travelling Ted went on a residential trip with Osborne Primary School.
31 Mar 12: A video clip showing a montage of Year 4 Science Investigations.
31 Mar 12: A letter to Year 4 parents regarding a trip to a Recording Studio.
30 Mar 12: Latest school newsletter published.
24 Mar 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
24 Mar 12: We have been doing different fundraising activities during Lent.
24 Mar 12: The whole school enjoyed a visit from some lifeguards from the RNLI.
24 Mar 12: Year 1 classes led our family mass for Mother's Day.
24 Mar 12: Y5OC put together a fantastic assembly on the lives of influential leaders.
24 Mar 12: Year 4 gave a brilliant guitar performance to their families.
24 Mar 12: Reception parents and children worked together during a Literacy Workshop.
24 Mar 12: We raised over £1,000 during our annual Book Fair.
20 Mar 12: Many talented pupils performed in our annual St Patrick's Day Talent Show.
20 Mar 12: The school turned into a sea of green as we celebrated St Patrick's Day.
20 Mar 12: An updated list of our Governing Body and governor links.
20 Mar 12: Our Y5/6 pupils competed in the Catholic Schools' Tag Rugby tournament.
20 Mar 12: Reception children planted some daffodils that are now beginning to bloom.
20 Mar 12: Two new photos for Year 5 on our Celebrating Faith page.
20 Mar 12: A new photo on our Sporting Results page.
20 Mar 12: Three new photographs in Year 6's Gallery.
20 Mar 12: The PTA organised another very successful Quiz Night.
20 Mar 12: Our Irish dancers entertained service users at the Elwood Centre.
17 Mar 12: Children and staff wore something green for a fundraising exercise.
17 Mar 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
15 Mar 12: Track the Running Club members' latest progress.
15 Mar 12: A new photo on our Sporting Results page.
15 Mar 12: New photos from our year groups on our Celebrating Faith page.
15 Mar 12: Reception children recently celebrated their 100th day at school.
10 Mar 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
10 Mar 12: A new photo on our Sporting Results page.
10 Mar 12: Two videos from Year 6 showing their West Side Story dance routine.
10 Mar 12: Track the Running Club members' latest progress.
10 Mar 12: Abbey staff shared RE work from children across the school.
10 Mar 12: Two presentations relating to our Lenten Fundraising on our Celebrating Faith page.
10 Mar 12: Our new times table signs have been installed around the playground.
10 Mar 12: Parents joined the children for a Stay and Pray session in Family Week.
10 Mar 12: During Family Week in RE children and families shared breakfasts together.
05 Mar 12: A celebration of our Monthly Successes in February.
05 Mar 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
05 Mar 12: Everyone dressed up as literary characters for World Book Day.
05 Mar 12: Year 5 performed their Fairtrade Assembly for the whole school and guests.
05 Mar 12: Congratulations to our FilmClub review of the week winner.
05 Mar 12: Updated details for our Film Club.
05 Mar 12: Information on our new Badminton Club.
05 Mar 12: Track the Running Club members' latest progress.
25 Feb 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
25 Feb 12: In preparation for their Confirmation, Year 5 visited St Chad's Cathedral.
25 Feb 12: Thank you to everybody who supported our PTA Bags2School collection.
25 Feb 12: A number of school policy documents added to our Policies page.
25 Feb 12: A new photo on our Sporting Results page.
23 Feb 12: Track the Running Club members' latest progress.
23 Feb 12: Reception families came to one of two Stay and Pray sessions.
23 Feb 12: Rainbows, beavers, cubs, brownies, guides and scouts celebrated World Thinking Day.
23 Feb 12: Letter to Y6 Parents inviting them to a SATs Meeting.
23 Feb 12: Year 3 invited their families to a Stay and Pray session.
23 Feb 12: Year 3 learnt about Judaism on a trip to Singers Hill Synagogue.
20 Feb 12: We held an e-safety session for parents.
14 Feb 12: Travelling Ted visited Shropshire during February Half Term.
14 Feb 12: As St Valentine's day approached, love was in the air in the school hall.
14 Feb 12: The whole school presented an assembly on their Good To Be Me topic.
14 Feb 12: A photograph of our running club members.
14 Feb 12: Key Stage 1 and Year 3 had a great time at their disco.
10 Feb 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
10 Feb 12: Running Club are hoping to complete a marathon soon - you can track their progress.
10 Feb 12: Some Year 4 pupils showed their African Masks to children at Hollyfield School.
10 Feb 12: We held two E-Safety Awareness sessions for parents at school.
10 Feb 12: Pupils have been learning about the Olympics and Paralympics.
10 Feb 12: Year 4 children gathered for a Maths 'Whodunnit' Investigation.
04 Feb 12: Six children from Year 5 participated in the first annual Spelling Bee competition.
04 Feb 12: Year 3 families came to share lunch with their children.
04 Feb 12: A timetable for organising and hearing school admission appeals for 2012.
04 Feb 12: A celebration of our Monthly Successes in January.
04 Feb 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
03 Feb 12: Track the Running Club members' latest progress.
03 Feb 12: We hosted a training day focusing on creativity in problem solving in Numeracy.
03 Feb 12: Russ an amazing circus performer joined Year 1 for a Circus Day.
03 Feb 12: The Abbey football team reached the semi-finals in a recent competition.
03 Feb 12: Year 1 enjoyed a circus skills activity session.
27 Jan 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
27 Jan 12: Year 2 performed their assembly based on Heroes.
27 Jan 12: A video clip of some Year 3 girls making up a new dance routine.
27 Jan 12: Running Club are hoping to complete a marathon soon - you can track their progress.
27 Jan 12: Travelling Ted went to the live tour of Strictly Come Dancing.
20 Jan 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
19 Jan 12: Our chickens have been treated to a makeover of their area.
19 Jan 12: Travelling Ted went to the Birmingham Hippodrome to see the pantomime.
19 Jan 12: Travelling Ted meets panto stars Brian Conley and Linda Bellingham.
19 Jan 12: Photographs from our whole school's International Week.
19 Jan 12: Two new photographs in Year 4's Gallery.
19 Jan 12: Year 4 made some winning African Masks during International Week.
15 Jan 12: Reception went on a theatre trip to see Room in the Broom.
15 Jan 12: For their RE topic on Celebrations, Reception held a roleplay wedding ceremony.
15 Jan 12: Reception children enjoyed a Hairy Scary Monster Party.
15 Jan 12: Y3McT had a Pizza Party as a reward for their attendance in Autumn term.
15 Jan 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
12 Jan 12: The choir participated in the Young Voices concert at the LG Arena.
09 Jan 12: Added drawing and photo of Miss Bird to the staff gallery.
09 Jan 12: For International Week, Year 6 pupils enjoyed a taste of India.
09 Jan 12: For International Week, Year 3 pupils tried different foods from Israel.
09 Jan 12: Two new photographs in Year 5's Gallery.
06 Jan 12: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
06 Jan 12: As part of International Week Year 5 made some Jamaican smoothies.
06 Jan 12: A celebration of our Monthly Successes in November and December.
06 Jan 12: Our lunchtime team completed a First Aid Training course.
06 Jan 12: Year 6 have been thinking about new housing for our chickens.
06 Jan 12: We say goodbye to Rambo the cockerel.
26 Dec 11: Spring term dates for your diary.
26 Dec 11: We had a special visit from Santa and two of his elves.
20 Dec 11: Four lucky pupils went on a special visit to 10 Downing Street.
20 Dec 11: Spring Term overviews for Reception and Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 published.
20 Dec 11: Travelling Ted went to see Father Christmas in Lapland.
20 Dec 11: Staff and children joined together for prayers and carols to say goodbye to 2011.
20 Dec 11: Enterprising Year 5 pupils made and sold Christmas decorations.
20 Dec 11: Years 2 and 3 went to see The Jungle Book at the Old Rep Theatre.
20 Dec 11: Reception showed off their acting and singing talents in our Nativity Mass.
20 Dec 11: Year 6 set up as travel agents as part of their IPC topic.
20 Dec 11: All new photographs in Year 4's Gallery.
20 Dec 11: A new photograph in Year 2's Gallery.
20 Dec 11: Two new photographs in Year 6's Gallery.
19 Dec 11: Latest school newsletter published.
10 Dec 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
10 Dec 11: Our Christmas Carol Concert was held in the Abbey Church.
10 Dec 11: Photographs from our performances of the Whoops-a-Daisy Angel Nativity.
08 Dec 11: Year 5 gave a festive guitar performance for their parents.
08 Dec 11: Pupils are having e-safety lessons to stay safe and in control on the Internet.
08 Dec 11: Deacon Andrew visited Year 5 to tell them about the Sacrament of Holy Orders.
08 Dec 11: Year 5 parents and pupils came for an evening of Confirmation Preparation.
08 Dec 11: Parents/grandparents were invited to join pupils in Year 5 over lunch.
08 Dec 11: A note about our previous Chair of Governors, Mr Peter Lane.
05 Dec 11: The PTA had a stand, and our choir sang at the Abbey Parish Christmas Fayre.
05 Dec 11: Families gave donations in support of the Abbey Parish Christmas Fayre.
05 Dec 11: Year 4 children gave a guitar recital to their families.
05 Dec 11: We were honoured to be part of St Edmund Campion's Feast Day Mass.
03 Dec 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
03 Dec 11: Some children recently did some performances with the Birmingham Stage School.
03 Dec 11: Our school rangers gave some home grown tomatoes for use in our school kitchen.
03 Dec 11: Year 5 enjoyed a trip to the German Market in Birmingham.
03 Dec 11: We modelled moustaches for the day to raise money for research into male cancer.
30 Nov 11: Two photos added to our Science Club information.
30 Nov 11: Year 2 children competed in a Multi-Skills Competition.
30 Nov 11: Travelling Ted paid a weekend visit to Oxford.
30 Nov 11: A new photograph in Year 6's Gallery.
26 Nov 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
26 Nov 11: Parents and pupils from Year 3 begun preparations for First Holy Communion.
26 Nov 11: A letter with information for Year 5's Confirmation next year.
24 Nov 11: Updated information and statistics on our SATs Results for 2010/11 school year.
24 Nov 11: Year 6 took over running of the school on Take Over Day.
24 Nov 11: We welcomed visitors from Jamaica during their tour of Birmingham schools.
24 Nov 11: Fr Gabby visited Year 6 to talk about Sacrament of the Sick.
24 Nov 11: Year 6 demonstrated, in distance, just how minute a nanometre is.
24 Nov 11: Other schools came here for training on the Fisher Family Trust assessment website.
24 Nov 11: Parents spent the morning in school with Year 5 in their Inspire Workshop.
24 Nov 11: The PTA organised another successful Quiz Night.
24 Nov 11: All new photographs in Reception's Gallery.
24 Nov 11: All new photographs in Year 3's Gallery.
24 Nov 11: Six new photographs in Year 2's Gallery.
18 Nov 11: Our PTA organised a hugely successful Bags2School collection.
18 Nov 11: Three photos of displays around school on our Celebrating Faith page.
18 Nov 11: We raised money for breast cancer charity on Wear It Pink day.
18 Nov 11: Two new photographs in Year 5's Gallery.
18 Nov 11: Minutes of the PTA Meeting in October 2011.
18 Nov 11: Recent letters for the attention of the school choir.
18 Nov 11: A violinist came to play her fiddle for Reception children.
15 Nov 11: School Prospectus for 2012/13 published.
12 Nov 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
12 Nov 11: A celebration of our Monthly Successes in October.
12 Nov 11: The children enjoyed two Autumn discos organised by our PTA.
12 Nov 11: Ms Tallon visited some ex-pupils at St Paul's Secondary School.
12 Nov 11: The Headteachers of St Barnabas and Osborne Primary joined us at school.
12 Nov 11: Abbey's Reception starters were featured in the Birmingham Mail.
12 Nov 11: Year 4's family joined them for a Literary Inspire Workshop.
09 Nov 11: Eight Year 1 pupils visited Parkfield Community School.
09 Nov 11: Some Year 5 pupils went to Yenton School for a Gifted and Talented Workshop.
09 Nov 11: Letter to Year 5 parents about April's Alton Castle Residential.
04 Nov 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
04 Nov 11: Some new photographs in our home page banner.
04 Nov 11: We proudly welcomed some teachers visiting the UK from Jamaica.
04 Nov 11: Fr Gabby spent the afternoon with Year 2 children.
04 Nov 11: A video clip of Year 4's Tunes Times Tables Assembly with Mr NK.
04 Nov 11: Our kitchen staff decorated the dining hall and themselves for Halloween.
04 Nov 11: Our rangers proudly grew a great pumpkin for Halloween.
28 Oct 11: Year 5 took their Reception buddies out for an Autumn walk.
28 Oct 11: We were delighted to welcome the Lord Mayor of Birmingham to our school.
28 Oct 11: Travelling Ted went to the Great Birmingham Run.
28 Oct 11: Travelling Ted had a trip to New Zealand and Hong Kong.
28 Oct 11: Local councillors came to officially open our Sensory Garden.
28 Oct 11: We received a harvest donation of goods from Marmadukes playgroup.
28 Oct 11: Pupils enjoyed a super science assembly from Future 4 Science.
28 Oct 11: Two new photographs in Year 5's Gallery.
28 Oct 11: A new photograph in Year 4's Gallery.
24 Oct 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
24 Oct 11: Reception used their measuring skills to see where to plant their daffodil bulbs.
24 Oct 11: Parents and staff spent the evening wrapping Christmas Presents together.
24 Oct 11: Friends from Osborne School and Hollyfield Primary celebrated Harvest Mass with us.
24 Oct 11: We donated food and toiletries for our Harvest Thanksgiving Mass celebrations.
24 Oct 11: Family members joined Year 6 for a Literacy Inspire Workshop.
24 Oct 11: A new photograph in Year 1's Gallery.
24 Oct 11: A new photograph in Year 6's Gallery.
24 Oct 11: Year 6R shared their lunch with family members.
24 Oct 11: All staff recently attended a full day's first aid training.
16 Oct 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
16 Oct 11: Y6R led an assembly based around the theme of Happiness.
12 Oct 11: School Prospectus for 2011/12 published.
12 Oct 11: All new photographs in Year 1's Gallery.
12 Oct 11: New 'freezer style' doors have been installed in Year 1.
12 Oct 11: Pupils' artwork from all year groups have been transformed into signs.
08 Oct 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
08 Oct 11: School Council conducted a recent survey on various issues.
08 Oct 11: Our school chickens have been treated to a new run.
06 Oct 11: A celebration of our Monthly Successes in September.
06 Oct 11: Updated Additional Information Form for admissions into Reception class.
06 Oct 11: All new photographs in Year 5's Gallery.
06 Oct 11: Updated school dinner menus.
06 Oct 11: Positive Behaviour Policy added to our Policies page.
03 Oct 11: Family members joined pupils from class Y6B for a shared lunch.
03 Oct 11: An update on the school chickens from one of our pupils.
03 Oct 11: A new photograph in Year 6's Gallery.
30 Sep 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
30 Sep 11: This summer, Travelling Ted enjoyed holidays in Bulgaria, Greece and France.
25 Sep 11: Years 5 and 6 participated in the Bikeability road safety training scheme.
25 Sep 11: Class Y3McT led a fabulous assembly called New Beginnings.
25 Sep 11: Ms Tallon and Mrs Wilde met past pupils on a visit to local Secondary Schools.
25 Sep 11: Foundation team led an evening workshop for Reception parents on reading at home.
25 Sep 11: Updated Prescribed Medicine Form.
25 Sep 11: Our Home-School Agreement added to our Policies page.
25 Sep 11: Some new photos of staff members on our Staff page.
25 Sep 11: The younger children enjoyed International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
24 Sep 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
22 Sep 11: Autumn Term overviews for Reception and Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 published.
22 Sep 11: We collaborated with other schools on International Talk Like a Pirate Day.
22 Sep 11: Our Numeracy Governor toured school with our Numeracy Co-ordinator.
22 Sep 11: September saw the arrival of our first home-grown tomato.
22 Sep 11: Travelling Ted spent time in France during the summer holidays.
22 Sep 11: All new photographs in Year 6's Gallery.
22 Sep 11: Two new photographs in Year 5's Gallery.
19 Sep 11: We donated the proceeds of a non-uniform day to the Birmingham Children's Hospital.
19 Sep 11: We welcomed our new Reception children at a family Mass at the Abbey Church.
19 Sep 11: Travelling Ted meets Genny Smith.
19 Sep 11: Four new photographs in Year 2's Gallery.
17 Sep 11: Latest school newsletters and diary dates.
17 Sep 11: Letters to parents with information on pupils' reading.
17 Sep 11: New Reception children meet their Year 5 Buddies.
08 Sep 11: More adventures from Travelling Ted during the summer holiday.
08 Sep 11: Updated information about our school Gospel Choir.
08 Sep 11: Updated list of Class Saints for this year.
08 Sep 11: Some new and updated photographs on the Staff page.
03 Sep 11: Abbey staff, along with two other schools, had a literacy training day.
03 Sep 11: Photos of the installation of our new school gate in May 2011.
03 Sep 11: The staffroom had a makeover in September 2010.
03 Sep 11: Travelling Ted took a pony ride whilst visiting the Peak District.
02 Sep 11: Year 1 classes have new mezzanine play areas to enjoy.
02 Sep 11: Mr Thornton created new storage areas and a new area for reprographics.
02 Sep 11: Travelling Ted met cyclist Sean Kelly on his trip to Ireland.
30 Aug 11: Aummer term diary dates updated.
30 Aug 11: During the Summer, volunteers created a new Sensory Garden for our school.
30 Aug 11: A celebration of our Monthly Successes in July.
30 Aug 11: School Term Dates for the 2012/13 academic year.
27 Aug 11: Travelling Ted's USA adventures in California, Miami Beach and Las Vegas.
02 Aug 11: Photos/drawings for Mr Gopaul and Mr O'Connor on our Staff page.
02 Aug 11: Our chickens have laid their first egg.
29 Jul 11: Updated Staff List for 2011/12.
29 Jul 11: A quantity of guitars have been delivered ready for the start of next term.
29 Jul 11: The Abbey Gospel Choir performed for their friends and families.
29 Jul 11: Year 6 shared their Leavers' Mass with the parish, friends and family.
29 Jul 11: KS2 pupils learnt a traditional French game called Pétanque.
29 Jul 11: Some pupils were involved in NK Times Tables Photo Shoot.
29 Jul 11: The children were introduced to Mathletics during assembly.
29 Jul 11: Our school playground has been refurbished.
29 Jul 11: The wall in Year 2's new classroom has been demolished.
29 Jul 11: Work has been taking place on our sensory garden and outdoor learning area.
29 Jul 11: A new page to announce our Annual Award Winners for 2010/11.
29 Jul 11: We awarded certificates for this term's Gold and Silver attendance.
29 Jul 11: Foundation Stage had a makeover ready for the new intake to join in September.
28 Jul 11: Despite the rain, we all enjoyed an end of year Summer Picnic.
28 Jul 11: We held an assembly at the end of term to say goodbye to Mrs Colloff.
28 Jul 11: Year 6 performed their version of Oliver for their leavers' production.
28 Jul 11: Family members joined the children for our annual Sports Day.
28 Jul 11: September's Foundation Stage children attended a stay and play session.
28 Jul 11: The PTA organised a graduation-style presentation evening and disco for Year 6.
27 Jul 11: Reception and Year 2 enjoyed a Teddy Bears' Picnic.
27 Jul 11: Two video clips introducing aspects of our school in the School Tour page.
27 Jul 11: Photos from two Reception assemblies in June.
27 Jul 11: The Abbey Gospel Choir visited a recording studio to record their first album.
27 Jul 11: Year 5 recorded a piece of Samba music during a music workshop.
24 Jul 11: Aummer term diary dates updated.
24 Jul 11: Our Year 6 school bank staff have been acknowledged for their hard work.
24 Jul 11: New introductions to our Reception and Year 1 pages.
22 Jul 11: We made a donation to, and had a talk about, the Make-A-Wish charity.
22 Jul 11: The winning review of Kung Fu Panda 2 from our Film Club members.
22 Jul 11: Two new photographs in Year 2's Gallery.
17 Jul 11: The third day in Year 5's Villa Vitality programme.
17 Jul 11: Latest school newsletter published.
16 Jul 11: Our Irish dancers performed at a Summer Dance Festival.
13 Jul 11: A new page for the celebrations of our Monthly Success.
13 Jul 11: Year 2 went to Plantasia to investigate mini-beasts and their habitats.
09 Jul 11: Latest school newsletter including monthly successes, and diary dates.
09 Jul 11: Our Year 4 guitarists entertained families and Key Stage 2 children.
02 Jul 11: The Governors hosted a brunch for our Year 6 leavers.
02 Jul 11: Ms Tallon and other guests watched short films made by Y5 at Christ the King School.
02 Jul 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
30 Jun 11: We enjoyed a motivational assembly with amazing yoyo and magic tricks.
30 Jun 11: Travelling Ted had a wonderful holiday in Menorca.
30 Jun 11: One of our pupils won a gospel competition organised by Emmanuel Church.
28 Jun 11: Travelling Ted enjoyed a weekend visit to the Glastonbury Festival.
28 Jun 11: Year 4 flautists took part in a performance to pupils and families.
28 Jun 11: Our school Gospel Choir sang in Emmanuel Church.
28 Jun 11: A professional tennis coach taught the children during Wimbledon season.
28 Jun 11: A new photograph in Year 1's Gallery.
27 Jun 11: A video clip of the Reception children singing at Miss Williams' Wedding.
25 Jun 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
25 Jun 11: The best attending class in Spring Term received their Pizza Party.
25 Jun 11: Both Reception classes enjoyed a fabulous outing to Ash End Farm.
25 Jun 11: Year 1 sang and danced their way through their timestables.
22 Jun 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
18 Jun 11: The PTA organised a wonderful Summer term Quiz Night.
18 Jun 11: Members of Abbey Film Club went to the Showcase Cinema to see Kung Fu Panda 2.
18 Jun 11: Star Pupil badges can now be worn by children who are nominated by staff.
18 Jun 11: Year 6 tried different sporting activities at Bishop Walsh secondary school.
18 Jun 11: Reception class have been growing bean plants.
18 Jun 11: Travelling Ted went to Scarborough with Year 5 pupils and their football team.
18 Jun 11: We hosted a gifted and talented workshop for young local mathematicians.
18 Jun 11: Well done to the attendance award winners for Spring term.
18 Jun 11: Travelling Ted enjoyed a weekend caravanning in Aberystwyth.
18 Jun 11: We welcomed Numeracy Co-ordinators from the Catholic Schools in our cluster.
18 Jun 11: Our team of Rangers planted some of the plants brought in for Green Day.
14 Jun 11: Volunteers gave up their Saturday morning to help prepare our new outside area.
14 Jun 11: Our school bank gave new savers a funky globe money bank.
14 Jun 11: Year 5 attended the Villa Vitality programme at the Aston Villa Academy.
11 Jun 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
11 Jun 11: Thank you for the donations for our latest Bags2School Collection.
11 Jun 11: Our school councillors welcomed their counterparts from Hollyfield Primary School.
11 Jun 11: We welcomed visitors from Cambridge International School in Jalandhar, Punjab.
06 Jun 11: A team from our school participated in the Great Midlands Fun Run.
06 Jun 11: Year 5 welcomed Bishop Pargeter to celebrate their Sacrament of Confirmation.
06 Jun 11: In March, Travelling Ted enjoyed a trip to New York.
04 Jun 11: We raised over £1,000 at our School Book Fayre in March.
03 Jun 11: Summer Term overviews for Years 1 and 2 published.
29 May 11: Reception children secretly attended the wedding of Miss Williams.
29 May 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
29 May 11: Ms Tallon visited St Brigids School in Northfield.
29 May 11: We visited Christ the King School, one of our BCPP partner schools.
29 May 11: Mrs Lewis, Head of Hollyfields School, shared prayers with Abbey children.
29 May 11: Our School Council were involved with the interviews for Assistant Head.
29 May 11: Latest edition of our Pupils' Voice newsletter written by the children.
29 May 11: Minutes of the PTA Meeting in April 2011.
29 May 11: Summer Term overview for Year 6 published.
29 May 11: Letter inviting Year 6 children to purchase Travelling Teds.
26 May 11: A photo of our children enjoying the Trim Trail during break time.
26 May 11: Year 2 sang their times tables during their special assembly.
26 May 11: Some Year 5 pupils went to Osborne School for a Zumba session.
26 May 11: Year 3 learnt some semaphore in ICT.
26 May 11: Reception held a party to celebrate the wedding of Miss Williams.
26 May 11: Year 6 received a visit from the Headteacher of Bishop Walsh Secondary School.
26 May 11: Summer Term overviews for Reception and Years 3 and 4 published.
26 May 11: Photos from Year 6's PGL trip to the Isle of Wight.
23 May 11: The parish and families come together for our May Procession.
21 May 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
21 May 11: The Abbeytastic club members enjoyed a day out in Birmingham City Centre.
21 May 11: 3PB joined with family and friends to make their First Holy Communions.
14 May 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
14 May 11: Travelling Ted spent the weekend with the Guides.
14 May 11: Year 6 pupils enjoyed a breakfast before their SATs.
14 May 11: Travelling Ted went to London for the Royal Wedding.
14 May 11: Travelling Ted visited Holland over the Easter holidays.
09 May 11: 3DP joined with family and friends to make their First Holy Communions.
09 May 11: Our school hosted a new Governor training day.
09 May 11: The whole school dressed in red, white and blue for the Royal Wedding.
09 May 11: Year 5 enjoyed a residential trip to Alton Castle for three days.
09 May 11: Travelling Ted enjoyed an Easter trip to New York.
09 May 11: Travelling Ted visited the beach at Aberystwith.
09 May 11: A couple of photographs added to our Sacramental Preparation section.
09 May 11: New photos of all five of our chickens.
06 May 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
30 Apr 11: A letter to parents re: Holy Communion Masses.
30 Apr 11: The children from Year 3 made their first confessions.
30 Apr 11: Both Reception classes enjoy a trip to the Botanical Gardens.
30 Apr 11: A new photograph in Reception's Gallery.
30 Apr 11: Information about Children's Sunday Mass added to our Parish page.
30 Apr 11: Read about our Lenten Charity Work.
30 Apr 11: Photos from Year 1 and Year 5 for Our Faith page.
19 Apr 11: We have been able to purchase a lovely new home for our chicks.
19 Apr 11: Ms Tallon played an April Fool trick on all the children.
19 Apr 11: Two additional photos on our chickens page.
19 Apr 11: Ms Tallon and Fr Gabby went to Bishop Walsh School for their annual prize giving.
19 Apr 11: Travelling Ted visited the shrine of Our Lady at Walsingham.
19 Apr 11: Photos from some of our class assemblies during 2010/11.
19 Apr 11: See some of the fabulous entries in our decorate an egg competition.
12 Apr 11: Latest school newsletter and summer term diary dates.
12 Apr 11: First edition of our Pupils' Voice newsletter written by the children.
12 Apr 11: Two new photographs in Reception's Gallery.
12 Apr 11: Year 4 re-enacted the last days of Jesus in their Easter Assembly.
12 Apr 11: Some video clips of Year 4 street dance performances.
10 Apr 11: Live Twitter feed added to our home page.
10 Apr 11: Three new photographs in Year 5's Gallery.
10 Apr 11: News pages for Celebrating Faith, Our Parish and Sacraments.
06 Apr 11: Previous years Maths SATs Papers to help Year 6 pupils practice.
03 Apr 11: Year 1 visited Osborne Primary School to watch a Mother's Day assembly.
03 Apr 11: A group of School Councillors visited Wylde Green Primary School.
03 Apr 11: Have you seen our new interactive display in our school hall?
03 Apr 11: New photograph in Reception's Gallery.
02 Apr 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
30 Mar 11: Our Bikeability training participants received their achievement certificates.
30 Mar 11: A visiting scientist astounded us all with amazing experiments.
30 Mar 11: Families, staff and the parish joined to celebrate Year 5's Mass of Commitment.
30 Mar 11: Years 2 to 5 enjoyed learning about Afro-Caribbean Culture.
26 Mar 11: A new page all about our chickens.
26 Mar 11: Latest Health Protection Agency update for schools and nurseries.
26 Mar 11: A profile of Mrs Elaine Martin, one of our School Governors.
26 Mar 11: New photograph in Reception and Year 5's Gallery.
26 Mar 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
22 Mar 11: A new video clip added to the Our Faith page.
20 Mar 11: We held a school-wide talent showcase to celebrate St Patrick's Day.
20 Mar 11: Information on our new Cheerleading Club.
20 Mar 11: Some video clips re-living the highlights of our Chick Watch.
20 Mar 11: Our dinner team have been modelling their new uniforms.
20 Mar 11: We are preparing to run the Sutton Fun Run in aid of the John Taylor Hospice.
20 Mar 11: Year 5 represented our school in the cluster Brain Challenge.
20 Mar 11: Class Y1JMcT went to the Co-op as part of Maths Week.
20 Mar 11: New photograph in Reception, Year 2 and Year 5's Gallery.
18 Mar 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
14 Mar 11: Link to Living Eggs Chick Watch on the home page.
14 Mar 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
12 Mar 11: We enjoyed a variety of activities during Maths Week.
12 Mar 11: Year 6 went on a trip to Sutton Coldfield for some job tasters.
12 Mar 11: School Council recently announced our outdoor classroom and sensory garden.
12 Mar 11: Travelling Ted goes to the X Factor Concert.
12 Mar 11: Travelling Ted went to a JLS Concert.
12 Mar 11: Our headteacher and two pupils visited Nonsuch Primary School.
12 Mar 11: Travelling Ted enjoyed a cruise around the United Arab Emirates.
05 Mar 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
05 Mar 11: We all dressed as our favourite book characters on World Book Day.
05 Mar 11: Year 6 pupils went to Sutton Mall for a Job Taster Day.
05 Mar 11: Details of our Gymnastics Club.
05 Mar 11: Two additional School Governor profiles.
05 Mar 11: Photographs from our recent RE Week.
05 Mar 11: Y1MMcT parents joined their children in a Numeracy Inspire Workshop.
05 Mar 11: New photographs in Year 5's Gallery and Year 6's Gallery.
03 Mar 11: Our School Office recently received a refurbishment.
03 Mar 11: Year 4 children enjoyed a visit to Cadbury World.
03 Mar 11: Sporting Results update.
27 Feb 11: Travelling Ted went to Boldmere Sports and Social club for a photo shoot.
22 Feb 11: Staff threw a surprise party to celebrate Mrs Boshell's 60th Birthday.
22 Feb 11: New photographs in Year 6's Gallery.
18 Feb 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
18 Feb 11: Y1JMcT parents joined their children in a Numeracy Workshop.
18 Feb 11: Y6S assembly was all about New Beginnings and Resolutions.
18 Feb 11: Reception classes enjoyed a Chinese Banquet.
18 Feb 11: New photographs in Year 3's Gallery.
18 Feb 11: Reception children enjoyed celebrating Chinese New Year.
18 Feb 11: Updating our Class Saints.
18 Feb 11: Adding Science Club to our extra curricular activities.
18 Feb 11: Video clip to help Reception children learning phonemes.
18 Feb 11: A Film Club review of Alice in Wonderland.
16 Feb 11: Introducing Film Club to our extra curricular activities.
16 Feb 11: RE Week draws to a close.
16 Feb 11: One of our pupils reviews a performance of We Will Rock You.
16 Feb 11: Children from both Key Stages can enjoy weekly Yogabug sessions.
16 Feb 11: Travelling Ted joined the children at the Foundation/KS1 Disco.
16 Feb 11: Key Stage 2 children have been having Bikeability training.
16 Feb 11: Children from Reception to Year 4 enjoyed their school discos.
16 Feb 11: A link to our school Twitter page.
16 Feb 11: Additional teacher photos on our Staff page.
13 Feb 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
10 Feb 11: Reception children are enjoying the new central free choice area.
10 Feb 11: During RE week Reception's parents and grandparents came to stay and pray.
04 Feb 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
04 Feb 11: Two new photographs in Year 2's Gallery.
04 Feb 11: Year 2 children and families enjoyed their Inspire Workshops.
04 Feb 11: A new photograph in Reception's Gallery.
02 Feb 11: Health Protection Agency guidance on measles and rashes in pregnancy.
27 Jan 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
27 Jan 11: A new photograph in Reception's Gallery.
25 Jan 11: Some audio pieces on poems in Year 6's Media Gallery.
25 Jan 11: Some new artwork and photos in Year 5's Gallery.
23 Jan 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
23 Jan 11: Some new artwork and photos in Year 5's Gallery.
23 Jan 11: A new photograph of Ms Tallon, our Headteacher.
23 Jan 11: School Council did a Dragons Den presentation to fund an outdoor classroom.
23 Jan 11: Drawings of other new staff members on the Staff page.
20 Jan 11: Two new photographs in Reception's Gallery.
20 Jan 11: Pupils designed a commemorative mural to celebrate our school's centenary.
20 Jan 11: Drawings of Miss Ranch and Mrs Howley on the Staff page.
20 Jan 11: Year 6 classrooms recently got a make-over.
20 Jan 11: Year 3 children and families were inspired by Numeracy.
20 Jan 11: Friday morning Yoga Lessons are on offer for Year 5 and 6 children.
20 Jan 11: Children from Key Stage 2 attended the Birmingham Hippodrome Pantomime.
20 Jan 11: December fundraising update from our PTA.
15 Jan 11: Latest school newsletter published.
13 Jan 11: Mrs Ruffinato's class won a Pizza Party for the best attendance in Autumn term.
13 Jan 11: Additional Information Form for admissions into Reception class.
13 Jan 11: Reception parents joined us for the first of our Writing Workshops.
13 Jan 11: See our new sign outside school with images of Jesus.
13 Jan 11: Travelling Ted spent Christmas at Disney World in Florida.
13 Jan 11: Year 2 learnt how to make pizzas on a visit to Pizza Express.
13 Jan 11: New photographs in Year 2's Gallery.
11 Jan 11: Spring Term overviews for Reception and Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 published.
08 Jan 11: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
08 Jan 11: See the attendance award winners for Autumn term.
08 Jan 11: Travelling Ted meets the legendary Joan Collins at the pantomime.
08 Jan 11: Travelling Ted spent an exciting day Go-Karting.
08 Jan 11: Travelling Ted visited the Black Country Museum.
22 Dec 10: Year 6 entrepreneurs made a variety of Christmas decorations to sell to parents.
22 Dec 10: Musicians in Key Stage 2 entertained us with a special guitar assembly.
22 Dec 10: Abbey pupils had a non-uniform day to support the Parish Christmas Fayre.
20 Dec 10: Latest school newsletter and Spring term diary dates.
20 Dec 10: More new photographs in Year 4's Gallery.
18 Dec 10: The Abbey school supports John Taylor Hospice.
18 Dec 10: Our PTA have raised money for new outdoor musical instruments.
18 Dec 10: Families joined pupils for two Year 6 Inspire Workshops.
18 Dec 10: See if you can find these displays in our Nativity Trail around school.
17 Dec 10: Reception and KS1 presented the Nativity in Tinsel and Teatowels.
17 Dec 10: Children and families enjoyed a Carol Service in Abbey Church.
17 Dec 10: Parishioners and Grandparents came to share our wonderful Nativity.
17 Dec 10: Children from our local nurseries came to watch our Nativity play.
12 Dec 10: Latest school newsletter published.
12 Dec 10: A new list of our school's Governor Links.
06 Dec 10: We shared the feast day Mass of our local Secondary School - St Edmund Campion.
06 Dec 10: We are all enjoying the beautiful Winter weather.
03 Dec 10: Latest school newsletter published.
02 Dec 10: New photographs in Year 2's Gallery.
02 Dec 10: New photographs in Reception's Gallery.
02 Dec 10: Letter with reminders about Confirmation procedure.
27 Nov 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
27 Nov 10: Year 6 pupils took over running of the school on Take Over Day.
27 Nov 10: Each week we celebrate children's success and achievement in a variety of ways.
27 Nov 10: We held an evening of Sacramental Preparation Sessions.
27 Nov 10: Class 5PF joined their parents for a numeracy Inspire Workshop.
27 Nov 10: Our dinner supervisors had training to support play during lunchtimes.
23 Nov 10: A Numeracy Booklet published for parents to support their child's progress.
23 Nov 10: New photographs in Year 4's Gallery.
23 Nov 10: New photographs in Year 1's Gallery.
19 Nov 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
19 Nov 10: Children and parents from class 5MR enjoyed an Inspire Workshop.
19 Nov 10: Mr Barr added to the gallery of Staff pictures/photos.
17 Nov 10: A diary of Travelling Ted's Summer Adventures.
13 Nov 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
12 Nov 10: Travelling Ted enjoys a weekend in Blackpool.
12 Nov 10: Year 3 led our assembly to celebrate Diwali.
06 Nov 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
05 Nov 10: Travelling Ted enjoys an American Football match.
05 Nov 10: Pupils from 4MOS and family enjoyed an Inspire Workshop.
05 Nov 10: Rec MC have been learning about wedding celebrations.
04 Nov 10: Some new photographs in Year 6's gallery.
28 Oct 10: Sporting Results update.
26 Oct 10: Year 1 children recently enjoyed a French Day.
26 Oct 10: The PTA organised a present wrapping evening.
24 Oct 10: Updated Staff List for 2010/11.
24 Oct 10: Year 4 shared their timestable expertise with the whole school.
24 Oct 10: We had a visit from Year 2 children from Osborne School.
24 Oct 10: Guided reading sessions are going from strength to strength.
24 Oct 10: We have introduced a lunchtime arts and crafts club.
24 Oct 10: Some boys were rewarded for their hard work and success.
24 Oct 10: Travelling Ted played in a Golf Tournament with one of our Year 6 pupils.
24 Oct 10: Our Harvest Celebrations raised donations for the Fireside Centre.
23 Oct 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
23 Oct 10: Updated Information Form for transfer to our school.
23 Oct 10: Travelling Ted celebrated the graduation of Mr McTernan and Mr Barr.
23 Oct 10: Travelling Ted attended a pupil's uncle's RAF Regiment Graduation.
16 Oct 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
15 Oct 10: Top fundraisers received free rucksacks for their sponsored skipping efforts.
15 Oct 10: Sporting Results update.
11 Oct 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
11 Oct 10: Buy At shopping portal link added to footer area of pages.
05 Oct 10: Sporting Results update.
05 Oct 10: Children from Osbourne Primary School attend Y5MR's Class Assembly.
05 Oct 10: Abbey pupils participated in Birmingham's cycling Sky Ride.
04 Oct 10: Travelling Ted greets the Pope during his visit to Birmingham.
04 Oct 10: Photos of the visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Cofton Park.
04 Oct 10: See the installation of our new Tyre Park.
03 Oct 10: Latest school newsletters and diary dates.
29 Sep 10: Meet our new School Council.
29 Sep 10: We welcome our new intake of Reception children.
29 Sep 10: We had a whole school photograph taken to celebrate our 100 years.
27 Sep 10: Autumn Term overviews for Reception and Years 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 published.
27 Sep 10: Latest school newsletters and diary dates.
08 Sep 10: New School Year welcome letters published.
01 Sep 10: Photos from our Class of 2010 Celebration Evening.
31 Aug 10: Updated Staff List for 2010/11.
30 Aug 10: Travelling Ted visited the West Coast of the USA.
25 Aug 10: A link to the Buy At shopping portal to help raise money for our school.
19 Aug 10: Travelling Ted prepared for a trip to Egypt.
10 Aug 10: Updated Prescribed Medicine Form on our Policies and Forms page.
27 Jul 10: Updated School Term Dates for 2010/11 - Teacher Days now added.
25 Jul 10: Travelling Ted went to the Glastonbury Festival.
24 Jul 10: See what fun we all had on our Sports Day.
24 Jul 10: Our Year 6 leavers' production was Treasure Island.
24 Jul 10: Photographs from our Edwardian Day which continued our 100 years celebrations.
24 Jul 10: We ran a bottle tombola stall at the Abbey Parish Fete.
22 Jul 10: Latest school newsletter published.
22 Jul 10: The results from June's Intra-Form Sports Challenge.
22 Jul 10: A story about Travelling Ted going to the moon.
18 Jul 10: Latest school newsletter published.
16 Jul 10: Two new photos added to Reception's Gallery.
16 Jul 10: Travelling Ted met Bishop Pargeter.
13 Jul 10: Images of our four House Saints.
13 Jul 10: Internet Policy added to our Policies and Forms page.
09 Jul 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
09 Jul 10: Year 1 enjoyed a performance from the Big Brum Theatre Company.
09 Jul 10: Guess who won the annual Children vs Staff Rounders match.
09 Jul 10: Photos from our recent PTA Discos and Quiz Night.
09 Jul 10: Class 3MOS celebrated their First Holy Communions.
09 Jul 10: Year 5 begin work on the Tree of Life collage by creating clay leaves.
09 Jul 10: We all participated in the Skip to be Fit challenge.
09 Jul 10: Travelling Ted danced away at the KS1 PTA Disco.
02 Jul 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
02 Jul 10: A photo of our new Visitors Welcome Area added to our School Tour.
02 Jul 10: Update to our Sporting Results page.
02 Jul 10: For the next few weeks we are trialling al fresco dining.
28 Jun 10: Introducing Mr McTernan to the Staff page.
28 Jun 10: Adding the Artsmark Gold logo to the awards shown at the bottom of the page.
26 Jun 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
26 Jun 10: Sporting Results update.
24 Jun 10: Updated School Prospectus for 2010/11.
24 Jun 10: Travelling Ted visited Spain with the family of one of our pupils.
22 Jun 10: We had a Dog Safety and awareness presentation.
22 Jun 10: New Sporting Results page.
18 Jun 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
16 Jun 10: Enjoy a virtual look round our school in our new School Tour section.
16 Jun 10: KS2 children competed in the Catholic Schools Sports Competition.
14 Jun 10: Photographs from our fun day which kicked off our 100th Birthday Celebrations.
14 Jun 10: New photographs showing the progress on our new build.
14 Jun 10: Class 3DP celebrated their First Holy Communions.
14 Jun 10: Some more photographs on our Staff page.
11 Jun 10: Arrangements for First Holy Communions in June 2010.
11 Jun 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
11 Jun 10: Travelling Ted attended the Brownie and Guide Centenary Camp.
09 Jun 10: Updated Medicines and Transfer Information forms.
09 Jun 10: Some new photographs on Year 1's gallery page.
09 Jun 10: A couple of additional staff photographs on our Staff page.
07 Jun 10: Year 5 Confirmandi received the Sacrament of Confirmation.
07 Jun 10: Travelling Ted met Santa at Christmas time last year.
30 May 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
30 May 10: We raised nearly £300 from our recent Bags2School Collection.
30 May 10: Photographs from our May Procession to honour Our Lady.
21 May 10: Latest school newsletter and diary dates.
19 May 10: Our brand new website is launched.