Whole School Worship - Joseph the Prisoner
Our Whole School Worship was led by Rev Ben this morning. We started with a quick game all about compassion which followed on from Rev Matt’s Worship the week before. Next, we finished the remainder of the Bible story : Joseph the Prisoner. Joseph was his father's favorite son, given a colourful coat that made his brothers jealous. They sold him into slavery, but Joseph ended up in prison even though he was innocent. In prison, he interpreted the dreams of other prisoners and eventually Pharaoh's, predicting seven years of plenty followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh made him the leader of Egypt, and Joseph stored food for the famine, saving many lives and eventually forgiving his brothers, showing that even bad things can be used for good. We looked at how Joseph had a big dream, but his life wasn’t going well. He still used his gifts to help others. And through Joseph, God showed compassion to Egypt warning them of a famine. As a school, we have showed lots of compassion for special events this week such as wearing odd socks to start Anti ~ Bullying Week. Through discussion the children then highlighted how Joseph used his gifts to help others. We also looked at how we can pay careful attention to the needs of others this week. What could we say, do or give? The children shared lots of wonderful ideas like caring and sharing, raising money through Children in Need and showing respect We finished our Worship with a prayer and then out singing King of Me.
Year 3- R.E-Exploring Purpose with Rev. Ben
This morning, Year 3 had an inspiring visit from Rev. Ben, who shared insights about the concept of a "calling" from the biblical story of Samuel. Rev. Ben passionately highlighted that every job is important and can be a calling from God, whether it's being a doctor, a teacher, or a bin lorry driver . The central message was that whatever we choose to do, we can honour God and help others through our work. He also explained that the stole he wore is a significant vestment, representing his role as a minister, and the children even had the exciting opportunity to try it on. The children demonstrated great preparation and curiosity by asking Rev. Ben the questions they had prepared, which he took the time to answer. During a moment of thoughtful silence, children were encouraged to reflect on what God might be calling them to do. Rev. Ben, who has been a minister for six years, also shared openly about his own faith journey, beautifully stating that while he sometimes feels close to God, the true assurance is knowing He is always with him, guiding his path in ministry. We are incredibly grateful for Rev. Ben's visit, which provided a wonderful opportunity for our children to explore faith, purpose, and the importance of all vocations.
Reception - Birthdays
This week for our topic, we have been learning about Birthday celebrations based on the book Kipper’s Birthday. We have been thinking about how we grow and change as each birthday passes and how we celebrate each year. We have been completing challenges in provision linked to our topic in preparation for an exciting toy party in class on Friday afternoon.
Reception- R.E- Making a Harvest for the Birds
In our R.E sessions we have been learning all about harvest. Today we spoke about the wildlife and how hard it could be for birds, squirrels and other wildlife to find food in the winter. We decided it would be a good idea to create our own harvest for the wildlife by making bird feeders. We thought about ways we could thank God as we made them.
Year 6 - Advent
This week in RE, the children have been exploring the season of Advent and its meaning within the Christian faith. Through studying quotes from the Bible, they gained a deeper understanding of themes such as hope, preparation and the coming of Jesus. The children then designed and decorated their own Advent wreaths, thoughtfully including Christian symbols such as candles, greenery and ribbons to represent the spiritual journey of Advent.
Reception Remembrance Day Activities
For Remembrance Day, Reception have been taking part in lots of different provision challenges. We have been thinking about why poppies are special for this time of year and saying prayers for the soldiers that sadly lost their lives to help protect us.
Year 6 - Remembrance Worship
Today, during our class Remembrance worship, we watched a special Diocese video that helped the children reflect on the importance of remembering those who have fallen in times of war. The video told the inspiring story of a medic who bravely risked his own life to save many injured soldiers during World War I. The children showed great respect and empathy as they listened and discussed the values of courage, sacrifice, and compassion shown by those who served. After the discussion, the children created their own poppies to express their thoughts and feelings about Remembrance. Each poppy included personal reflections, words of gratitude. Together, these poppies formed a beautiful display to remind us all of the importance of remembering and honouring those who gave so much.
Year 5 - R.E.
In R.E., Year 5 continued exploring the sacred texts of different religions. We explored Hinduism and the teachings of their sacred texts including the Veda and the Ramayana, which emphasise duty, generosity and honesty. In our final lesson in the topic next week, we will return to the Bible and the different methods it uses to teach Christians.
Reception- RE- Thanking God, Harvest
During our RE lesson we have been looking at the things we were thankful for. We looked at some of the foods we were thankful for and we tried different types of bread from around the world. We then wrote prayers about some of the things we are thankful to God for.
Whole School singing Worship
This morning our children came together to learn about Diwali. We enjoyed some Hindi songs and spoke about the Hindu Festival of Light! We then sang together worshipping God through our Harvest festival songs ready to perform them to you during our Harvest Church Service on Thursday. We look forward to seeing you there.
Year 2 RE- Similarities and Differences between The Bible, Torah and the Quran
This afternoon in RE, Year 2 rounded off their unit by comparing the similarities and differences between the three holy books they have studied: the Bible, the Torah, and the Quran. We were incredibly impressed by how much knowledge they had retained, particularly about the Torah and the Qur’an. The children thoughtfully identified key similarities and notable differences between the texts, showing great insight and understanding. Well done, Year 2!
Reception: Diwali Super Learning Day
We have had a super Diwali learning day today! We made Rangoli patterns with natural resources that we created, made cards, created Mendhi, made Diva lamps, sang, learnt a Bollywood dance and explored lots of different Hindi artefacts too. What a brilliant day!