Year 2 RE- A Visit From Rev Ben
Today, Year 2 had a very special visit from Rev Ben as part of their learning about the Bible in RE. Everyone really enjoyed the visit and learned some great things! We discovered that the Bible can be like a torch, honey, and gold. Just like a torch helps us see in the dark, the Bible can guide us through life. It’s like honey because it’s full of sweet stories about kindness and love, and it’s like gold because it’s so precious and important to Christians. Rev Ben answered lots of our questions, such as when he got his first Bible, what his favourite Bible story is, when he became a Christian and a Vicar, and whether he reads any other books besides the Bible. He also brought in three of his own Bibles for us to look at—one he received when he became a Vicar, which has a tiny pearl inside, one he reads with his family, and another that has a different part to read each day. We would like to say a big thank you to Rev Ben for visiting us and helping us learn more about the Bible and why it is so special to Christians.
Year 4 - RE: Exploring Artefacts Used in Buddhist Prayer
On our quest to understand what prayer is to people of different faiths, the Year 4 class decided they wanted to explore what artefacts Buddhists might use to pray. The children examined their artefact and did an observational drawing of it. They then recorded how they thought it might be used and formulated some questions specific to their artefact.
Whole School Worship - Agent Ananias
We learned about a very special mission given by God this week in worship. God directed Ananias, a disciple in Damascus, to heal Saul of his blindness and baptise him. Despite Ananias's fear due to Saul's reputation as a persecutor of Christians, he obeyed the Lord's assurance that Saul was a "chosen instrument". Ananias laid hands on Saul, restoring his sight, and then baptised him, marking his dramatic conversion from persecutor to the apostle Paul, a key figure in spreading Christianity. We reflected on what we learned from the story and the children shared their thoughts, including that we should trust God’s choices, and that everyone has the ability to change.
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Year 3- R.E- How do people celebrate harvest around the world?
Today in R.E., Year 3 investigated how people around the world celebrate the harvest. We began with a class discussion to share our own experiences and understanding. Following this, the children wrote in their R.E. books, noting down some of the wonderful traditions we discovered. The children were particularly fascinated to learn about the different ways people show gratitude for the harvest. In the United States and Canada, Thanksgiving is a major national holiday celebrating the harvest and blessings of the past year. It is celebrated with a large family feast, which traditionally includes a roast turkey, mashed potatoes, and pumpkin pie. It is a time for people to gather and express gratitude for what they have. The Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Mooncake Festival, is one of the most important holidays in China. It is celebrated on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, when the moon is at its fullest. Families gather to give thanks for a bountiful harvest and to pray for a good future. A key tradition is eating mooncakes and lighting colourful lanterns.
Year 2 RE- How Does the Bible Tell Us About God’s Big Story?
Today in our RE lesson, Year 2 explored how God’s Big Story is told in the Bible. They learned about the seven key elements of God’s Big Story, beginning with Creation and ending with the Kingdom of God. They then placed a variety of Bible stories into the correct part of the story, demonstrating a great understanding of a complex concept. Year 2 also delved into the key messages within these stories. They reflected on Jesus’ compassion and power through the miracle of feeding 5,000 people, understood the birth of Jesus as God’s way of offering help to the world, and explored the theme of second chances in stories like Jonah and the Whale. They also discussed how God does good in the world for those who trust in Him, as seen in Noah’s Ark and David and Goliath. Well done, Year 2! Keep up the great work!
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Year 6 R.E
Year 6's R.E unit this half term is "Life is a Journey." Last week we went on a spirituality walk to Jacks Key, thinking about how the natural and man-made features there could represent our life's journey, for example: bumps in the path, deciding whether to take the long road or the short cut, using a bridge to help us traverse tricky conditions, uphill struggles, etc. This week we looked at how scripture teaches us about how to tackle life's journey and live life in all its fullness.
Year 4 - RE: What is Prayer?
This half term, the Year 4s are on a RE quest to discover what prayer is. We began by studying images of people around the world from different faiths praying. We recorded our best ideas and also posed questions for Sally the Social Scientist about how the people were behaving. We then studied some quotes from the New Testament and tried to uncover Jesus’ teachings about prayer. The children will be choosing where they want their quest to go in next week’s lesson.
Year 5 - RE -Bible Translation
In RE this week, Year 5 were looking at how the Bible has been translated into over 7000 different languages. We started by discussing what we thought the word ‘translate’ means, why does it need to be translated and if the children thought it would be easy to translate. Following this we watched two video clips. One was about how the Bible used to be banned in China but a man named Robert Morrison spent 25 years translating it so that as many people could access it as possible. The Bible Society now distribute all over China with members of the church walking for several hours just to access a Sunday Service .
Year 1 RE- Trying Foods From Around The World
Today in our RE lesson, we focused on foods from around the world. We discussed that in the shops some food products may have been made in the UK whilst others come from around the world. We then tried some different foods from around the world: cheese crackers (UK), naan bread with mango chutney (India), tortilla chips (Mexico), vegetable pizza (Italy) and vegetable spring rolls (China). The children tried everything before deciding if they liked the food or not and we also discussed where the ingredients have come from. We then voted to see which foods we liked and the tortilla chips was the most popular! We then said a prayer to thank God for all the food and drink He provides for us.
Year 4 - Class Worship
This week, in our class worship, we looked again at Lisa and Bishop Philip’s worship about living out God’s big story. We looked at our big frieze and recapped the story, using the pictures to help us. We discussed how Bishop Philip lives out God’s big story and shared ideas about how we could do this in our daily lives. Towards the end of our worship, the children shared their favourite parts of the big story, explaining the reasons for their choices. Here are some of their ideas: “I like Kingdom of God because it’s about everyone getting along.” “I like Creation because it’s reminds me of nature.”
Year 1 RE Harvest- Thank You Farmers
In RE, we started our Harvest unit by exploring how farmers harvest our food. We discussed what food we had for breakfast ‘cereal, yoghurt, toast, pancakes...’ and explored how this food comes from the farm to our plates. We looked at pictures of farming in the past and then looked at modern day technology to see how farmers harvest today. To show our appreciation to farmers for our food, we created thank you cards. We then prayed to God asking Him to help all farmers to be able to grow food and feed people.
Year 6 - Life as a Journey
Today, Year 6 began their new RE topic exploring life as a journey. We started by watching a video of Bishop Philip preparing for his own journey, reflecting on the importance of preparation. The children then began their own symbolic journey through Jack’s Key, considering the variety of life decisions we all face and how these shape our future. Along the way, the children explored different symbols, such as a bridge representing the helping hands we receive, a gate symbolising Jesus, smooth and rough paths reflecting life’s challenges and short or long routes to the same destination showing how there are many ways to achieve our goals. This gave the class a powerful introduction to the idea that our journey through life is full of choices, challenges and support, all of which guide us toward our future.