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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy, George Ave, Birkby, Huddersfield, HD2 2BJ

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St Patrick's Catholic Primary Academy

"Empowering and inspiring all children to become life-long learners"

We are proud to work with all the Catholic schools across our two local authority areas, particularly as the Trust grows and benefits from the expertise and knowledge that other schools joining in the future will bring.

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Living Our Mission: December Highlights

 As we journey through Advent, our school community has been living out our mission in with hope, peace, joy and love!

Travelling Cribs
Families have welcomed the Travelling Cribs into their homes, creating special moments of prayer and reflection as we prepare for the birth of Jesus.  Thankyou to EYFS who created a special video for this year's crib!
We have a very special crib in school that has been used for many, many years!  Our KS1 Bright Lights enjoyed visiting the crib and making Nativity sets for EYFS, Y1 and 2 to play with in class.

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Travelling Crib

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Christmas Cards for the Elderly and Isolated
Our pupils have shared kindness and hope by making beautiful Christmas cards for elderly members of our parish and local community.  We love sharing these cards for the SVP to deliver.
Celebrating the Sacrament of Confirmation
Congratulations to all of the young people in Year 6 who made their Confirmation in December.  Thankyou to Mrs Loraine for helping them to prepare over the year, to Canon Martin for his support and to the Reverend Bishop Marcus for blessing them with the gift of the Holy Spirit. 
 

Advent Mass

Thankyou to Year 3 who prepared the Advent Mass this year.  Children worked with Year 6 to write the Bidding prayers, and also created a special video explaining how to set the Altar ready for the Holy Mass.

Y3 Advent Mass

Advent Carol Concert

 We were delighted to sing with the Diocese of Leeds Choirs at a beautiful Carol Concert in the Church.

 

Our wonderful children also represented school at Huddersfield Town Hall in the Diocese of Leeds Carol Concert.

Carol concert

 

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
We were pleased to be invited to All Saints Catholic College to meet with their Chaplaincy Team for a time of quiet prayer and adoration, deepening our connection with Christ and our Catholic family during this holy season.

Adoration of Blessed Sacrament

Mini Vinnies Mission

Our Mini Vinnies have been true ambassadors of faith and kindness this Advent! They came up with so many wonderful ideas to help us prepare for Christmas:

  • Carols at a Residential Home
    Bringing joy and festive spirit to the elderly through song.

  • Advent Calendar of Kindness
    Encouraging everyone to share small acts of love and generosity each day.

  • Christmas Wishes for the Advent Tree
    Inviting classes to write heartfelt messages and prayers to decorate our special tree.

  • Leading Advent Prayers
    Guiding the school in moments of reflection and prayer during this holy season.

  • Helping with the Secret Shop
    Supporting our community event with enthusiasm and care.

Their creativity and commitment remind us that living our mission means putting faith into action!

Mini Vinnie Advent

 

Advent Wreaths
Every class makes their own Advent Wreath as a symbol of the four precious weeks of Advent.  Wreaths are round to show that God has no beginning or end; the evergreen foliage represent God's never-ending love.  Can your child remember why the candles are different colours?

Advent 2025

Year 4 Advent Celebration of the Word.

 

Year 4 told us the story of the little Shepherd boy who collected symbols to remind him of the prophecies foretold of baby Jesus - a child who was MORE than anyone ever imagined.

 

We remembered how WE are more than anyone could ever hope too.  We are so special - made in the image of God, and He has great plans for us.  We put our hope and trust in God this Advent. 

 

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Year 4 Advent

Year 1 and 2 Nativity

Y1 and Y2 Nativity

Inspired by the Nativity, KS2 enjoyed recreating the story in Mission Control over lunchtime!  We love how our children enter into their faith joyfully. 

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Nativity Mission

 

 

 

Year 5 Advent Celebration of the Word

Year 5 walked us through Advent with a pause at each of the Advent candles.

 

We were led on beautiful reflections on Hope, Peace, Joy and Love and how we can welcome them all in to our hearts and homes this Christmas and always.

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EYFS Nativity

Our hearts were filled with the good news brought along by the Angels in the EYFS Nativity.  Hallelujah! 

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EYFS Nativity

Year 6 Nativity 

Y6 Nativity

 

Loving God, in this season of Advent, we wait in joyful hope for the coming of Your Son, the Light of the world. As we prepare our hearts, help us to live Your mission with courage and compassion.
May we bring hope to those who feel forgotten, justice to those who suffer, and peace to every heart. Teach us to walk in solidarity with the poor and vulnerable, to care for creation, and to build a world rooted in dignity and love. Strengthen our community to be a beacon of Your mercy, so that when Christ comes, He finds us ready and faithful.
We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.