This school forms part of a long tradition of Catholic education in this country. It comes under the auspices of the Archdiocese of Birmingham who support the Catholic ethos of the school. St Thomas More offers a distinctively Christian education in the form of a holistic approach to a person’s development.
We aim to create ‘a climate of gospel values where students can realise their full potential’ academically, intellectually, morally and socially: therefore, in addition to striving for academic excellence, a person is encouraged to take part in the liturgical life of the school to foster personal growth and maturity.
Morning Worship and Assembly
Each school day begins with an Act of Worship either in the form of a whole year assembly or in smaller Form Tutor groups. Students and staff are encouraged to prepare prayers, assemblies and meditations which are interesting and meaningful. Staff are supported in their endeavours by the RE department and the Lay Chaplain, all of whom have access to a wide range of resources.
Community Mass
Mass takes place on a regular basis. Mass is celebrated in school by our local priests Fr. David Doran, Fr. Craig Fullard and Fr. Brendan Carrick.
Holy Days of Obligation
All students attend Mass on these days as set out by the RC Church and the Diocese of Birmingham. Visiting clergy often assist in the celebrations of these important events.
Special Assemblies and End of Term Services
The Youth SVP Liturgy group, which comprises of both staff and students, provides meaningful and reflective services throughout the Church’s Liturgical Year. Emphasis is placed on the development of a spirituality which is inclusive of all members of our school community.
Deanery Vocations 2023
Month of the Most Holy Name of Jesus. Pray for the courage to serve the Lord in whatever ways He calls you during the coming year.
Month of the Holy Family This Month’s Deaneries: Dudley and Wolverhampton Oxford (South)
Month of Saint Joseph This Month’s Deanery: Banbury and Warwick
Month of the Holy Eucharist This Easter, pray that the Lord send more labourers into His harvest.
Month of the Blessed Virgin Mary This Month’s Deanery: Birmingham Cathedral and South
Month of the Sacred Heart of Jesus This Month’s Danery:Coventry and Nuneaton
Month of the Precious Blood This Month’s Deaneries: Lichfield and Walsall Oxford (North)
Month of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Through the intercession of Our Lady, pray for the priests of our Archdiocese.
Month of the Seven Sorrows of Mary This Month’s Deanery: Birmingham East and North
Month of the Holy Rosary This Month’s Deaneries: North Staffordshire Stafford
Month of the Immaculate Conception This Advent and Christmas, pray that you will welcome Jesus wholeheartedly into your life.
Collective Worship Downloads 2023-2024
Collective Worship Downloads 2022-2023
Recent Chaplaincy News and Notices
Harvest Celebrations
Harvest celebrations are an important part of all schools at this time of year. Whilst it might be celebrated in a wide variety of ways, the message is the same…’let’s…
STM Macmillan Coffee Morning
St Thomas More invite you to join us for some delicious cakes, a cup of coffee and a good giggle at our coffee morning on Friday 27th October, 11am-1pm in…
Celebrating the Season of Creation – Be like Noah
Today in school we are celebrating the Season of Creation by looking at how we can ‘Be Like Noah’. In our subjects we will be spending some of our lesson…
Parish Breakfast with Fr Craig
Students who belong to and attend any of the following churches are invited to the St Newman Parish Breakfast: Attend form to receive your mark then make your way to…
Leadership Assembly at St Giles
Earlier today our Sixth Form head students and their deputies attended St Giles Primary School to deliver an assembly on leadership. Our students spoke to the Year 6 classes about…
Letter of thanks from St Peter’s Food Bank
Dear Miss Hinton & School Community Many thanks once again for your kind donation to the foodbank which Father David kindly bought back. It weighed 38.1 kg. We are so…
Catholic Life Inset Day
St Thomas More Catholic Staff are today participating in a Catholic Life Inset Day. The theme of our day is Our Common Home which reflects the teaching and guidance of…
Easter Bonnet Competition Results
We asked our pupils and staff to decorate or make an Easter themed bonnet for our annual St Thomas More Easter Bonnet competition. On Tuesday 29th March 2023, our pupils…
Manny Kang talk with Year 8 students
We were very happy to have Manny Kang in school this morning to talk to year 8. He talked to the students about his faith as a Sikh and how…
Easter Bonnet Competition
As part of our Easter celebrations this year, we will be holding our first Easter Bonnet Competition! The competition is open to all students and prizes will be given to…
Donation to IT Schools Africa
We are proud to have recently supported IT Schools Africa by donating some of our old IT equipment which consisted of 24 PCs, 20 laptops and various accessories. It will…
Festive fundraising from our amazing catering team!
Here are our catering staff who are full of Christmas cheer ( Right to left: Chandra, Joanne, Neyde, Rachel, Terrie, Vicky, Liz Catering Manager Jane, Theresa) These ladies are the…