Beyond the Trophy: Exploring ‘Victory’ in R.E.
This week, Year 5 kicked off their moving new R.E. topic by diving deep into the concept of ‘Victory’ and its significance within the Easter story.

The lesson began with a high-energy collaborative mind-mapping session. Each group worked like a well-oiled machine, featuring a Scribe to capture thoughts, a Reporter to ‘magpie’ brilliant ideas from around the room, and a Spokesperson to present their findings to the class. It was wonderful to see such a wide range of interpretations, from sporting triumphs to quiet moments of personal success.

We then shifted our focus to the wisdom of Nelson Mandela, exploring two of his famous quotes about victory being rooted in perseverance and learning from mistakes. To show their thinking, the children ‘voted with their feet’, physically moving to the quote that resonated with them most. The room then buzzed with debate as each group tried to persuade the other to switch sides, using powerful arguments to explain why their chosen quote held the strongest message.

What a fantastic start to the term! Our pupils are already showing great maturity in how they reflect on the theological and personal meanings of victory.