St Columba’s is a Catholic school with Christ’s teachings of love, peace and justice at the heart of all we do
Keep up to date with all the latest news happening in school at the moment.
School is closed today - Monday 24th January 2022 due to boiler failure. Teachers will move lessons to remote learning via Class dojo. We hope school will reopen as usual tomorrow but will keep you informed.
Please see the tab at the top of the parents page for information about food provision and activities over Christmas. We hope this is useful.
School does not have any heating or hot water today. School will be closed and all lessons will move to online learning. We hope to update you later today about tomorrow.
Prayer for the COP26 climate summit
Loving God, We praise your name with all you have created.
You are present in the whole universe, and in the smallest of creatures.
We acknowledge the responsibilities you have placed upon us as stewards of your creation.
May the Holy Spirit inspire all political leaders at COP26 as they seek to embrace the changes needed to foster a more sustainable society.
Instil in them the courage and gentleness to implement fairer solutions for the poorest and most vulnerable, and commit their nations to the care of Our Common Home.
We ask this through Our Lord Jesus Christ your Son.
Amen
We are looking forward to welcoming pupils back to school on Monday 1st November at 8.45am. A reminder that pupils should be in their winter uniform.
Years R-4 white polo shirt/ blue jumper/ grey skirt/ pinafore/ trousers
Yrs 5/ 6 white shirt or blouse/ tie/ blue jumper/ grey skirt/ pinafore/ trousers.
No gingham dresses/ shorts please.
Please ensure that your child has a coat and as the weather gets colder, a hat and gloves. Thank you.
Please refer to the uniform information page on the Parents Tab for more details.
A final reminder that TODAY is the last day for submitting your application for your child for a secondary school place for September 2022. Please go to the Birmingham City Council website to access the application form.
STACS Open Evening
The Open Evening for St Thomas Aquinas Catholic School is being held on Thursday 16th September 2021 between 6pm – 8pm. It is the first time prospective parents and students have been able to come into the school for 2 years and it is a great chance to see some great new changes to the school building. There will be an opportunity to hear from the Principal, meet key staff, visit different subject areas and enjoy lots of demonstrations! As you would expect, there will be a range of COVID measures in place to keep everyone as safe as possible. Attendees are therefore required to book in advance. Full details and the booking form is available at www.stacs.org.
Year 7 and 14-19 Admissions - September 2022 - Online admissions opened on 1 September 2021 for Year 7 and 14-19 applications. Parents resident in Birmingham should apply through the Birmingham City Council website www.birmingham.gov.uk/schooladmissions up until the deadline of 31 October 2021. Further information as well as the admission arrangements to support parents with making their preferences can be found on our website. Advice and support is also available from Children's Services on 0121 303 1888.
It has been so lovely all the pupils back to school this morning. They all look so smart and ready for the year ahead. We hope the year ahead will be a happy and enjoyable one for your child. Please know that we are here to help you, listen to you and work with you.
Have a happy new academic year!
Parents can find the relevant dates and events for the Autumn term via the calendar page and the term dates page.
Parents will be informed of any additional dates/ events or of any changes to the dates / events.