Year 5 Holy Communion Service
Reflections and Sandwiches! Year 5 had a very special morning visiting our local church for Holy Communion. From reading powerful scripture in Proverbs and Corinthians to sharing their own personal prayers, the children were fantastic ambassadors for our school. We topped off the morning with a lovely indoor picnic on the church floor! A huge thank you to the church team for such a warm welcome!
Year 3 - Jesus And Me - Crosses From Around The World
Our wonderful Year 3 class has officially kicked off their "Jesus And Me" Challenge, and this week we are going global! The children have been explorers of faith, discovering the beautiful and unique ways different cultures represent the cross. From the intricate knots of the Celtic Cross to the vibrant colors of Salvadoran folk art crosses, we’ve been learning that while the symbol changes appearance, the message of love remains the same everywhere.
Year 6: JAM Challenge
Year 6 have created some amazing artwork in response to the Easter story, they focussed on using Christian iconography of the butterfly to represent the resurrection of Jesus.
Reception- Worship- Easter Story
The children in Reception were absolutely captivated this week as Jack the Puppet joined the circle to share the vibrant story of Palm Sunday. With Jack’s help, the children "travelled" to Jerusalem, imagining the dusty streets filled with waving palm branches and joyful shouts of "Hosanna!" as Jesus arrived on a humble donkey. Through Jack’s gentle storytelling, the children learned that Jesus didn't come as a powerful king to be served, but as a friend who showed extraordinary kindness to everyone he met. Jack explained how Jesus encouraged his disciples to follow his lead—teaching them that a small act of love, like sharing or helping a friend, is the most important job of all. It was wonderful to see the children's faces light up as they realised they could be "kindness champions" just like the disciples.
Year 5 Holy Communion Service
Year 5 Visit St James’ Church for Holy Communion On Tuesday morning, Year 5 visited our church for a special Holy Communion service. It was a wonderful opportunity for the class to gather in worship and reflection. During the service, we were incredibly proud of one of our brave class members who stood at the front to read from the Bible, specifically Exodus 35:21-22. Inspired by the teachings of Paul to the Corinthians—that God loves a cheerful giver—the children also shared heart-felt prayers they had written themselves about the importance of giving cheerfully. It was a moving morning for everyone involved, showcasing the class’s growing confidence and their thoughtful contributions to our church community.
Year 2 - RE - Exploring Our Church
What makes a building truly special to a community? This week, Year 2 moved their RE lesson beyond the classroom for a visit to the local church to speak with Reverend Kev. The children explored the unique features of the building, discovering the importance of the pulpit, the cross, and the special box used to store the chalice and paten. They were fascinated to see the small wooden box containing the numbers for the hymns and were particularly amazed to look through original parish magazines dating all the way back to 1906. It was a wonderful opportunity for the pupils to learn about the history and sacred objects that make the church such a significant place for so many people. #ReligiousEducation #Year2 #LearningOutsideTheClassroom #Community #PrimaryEducation #RE
Year 6: Communion
Year 6 attended Communion at St James over Darwen Church this week, sharing thought-provoking prayers and confidently reading Bible passages to the church community. A lovely and meaningful experience.
Year 3 - Christmas Tree Decorations
The Year 3 children thoroughly enjoyed getting into the festive spirit by crafting their own beautiful Christmas tree decorations. Using their developing cutting and folding skills, they transformed simple materials into delightful, intricate ornaments. The classroom was a hive of focused activity as the pupils carefully measured and manipulated card and paper, demonstrating impressive dexterity. They followed instructions to create geometric shapes and symmetrical designs, proudly showing off the results of their precision work. Every child took immense pride in their finished decoration, which looked perfect ready to be hung on the Christmas tree at home!
Year 3 - Communion In Church
Our Year 3 class had a wonderful and meaningful visit to church today! The children attended a Communion Service, learning about the traditions and significance of this important worship experience within the church community. They demonstrated great respect and maturity throughout the service. Following the service, the children were warmly welcomed by some local parishioners for a lovely community lunch. It was a fantastic opportunity for our pupils to connect with members of the church, share stories, and enjoy a delicious meal together. Thank you to Rev. Kev and all the parishioners who made our visit so memorable and educational!
Pre-School-Our Nativity Performance
What an absolutely wonderful treat we had! Our brilliant pre-school and nursery children performed their annual Nativity play, and we could not be more proud. They were all so confident and amazing standing up in front of all the grown-ups, telling the Christmas story with such enthusiasm and charm. Every single child remembered their lines, sang their hearts out, and truly brought the magic of Christmas to life!
Year 4 Communion
On Tuesday, Year 4 spent part of the morning at Church, receiving Communion. The children worked hard to think of their own prayers, which were then read out to the congregation by them, including two readers who read a passage from the Bible. Rev Kev and the other adults were extremely impressed with Year 4's efforts, well done for a lovely service and time had by all.
Year 4 Class Worship
This week's Class Worship was about the current COP30 meeting in Brazil, for our World Leaders to create a list of things we could do to protect our planet. This linked to our previous Geography unit, and Year 4 were able to share their knowledge of pollution, deforestation and other human actions that aid to the decline of our planet. We came up with some of our own ideas, that we would suggest if present at this meeting, to help protect the world we live in. Year 4 had some fantastic ideas!
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