Image of Reception - RE - Visit To The Church
22 May

Reception - RE - Visit To The Church

As part of our unit on Special Places, Reception Class visited our local church. They took time to notice all the special parts in the church such as the cross and coloured windows. We then discussed how people worship God and we had our own worship time using the instruments.

Image of Year 3 Communion In Church
6 May

Year 3 Communion In Church

Today, Year 3 pupils participated in a communion service at the church. They offered their own prayers, delivered a reading, and received communion. Following the service, the children enjoyed their lunch together in the church garden.

Image of Year 3  - How Do Different People Celebrate Easter?
10 Apr

Year 3 - How Do Different People Celebrate Easter?

In Year 3, students have been exploring the diverse perspectives on Easter held by different Christian denominations, with a specific focus on the Catholic and Baptist viewpoints.

Image of Year 3 - Festival Of Purim
10 Apr

Year 3 - Festival Of Purim

In Year 3, students have been discovering Purim, a happy Jewish celebration that remembers how Jewish people in ancient Persia survived a threat to their lives in the 5th century BCE. This story is told in the biblical Book of Esther. They listened to the story and made colourful masks.

Image of Year 4  Easter Performance - Roll Back The Stone
9 Apr

Year 4 Easter Performance - Roll Back The Stone

Leading up to the Easter Service in church, Year 4 dedicated the last few weeks to rehearsing their dramatic portrayal of the Roll Back The Stone narrative.

Image of Year 3  Roll Back The Stone Easter Service
9 Apr

Year 3 Roll Back The Stone Easter Service

For the Easter Service in church, Year 3 have been working hard for several weeks rehearsing their performance of the Roll Back The Stone story.

Image of Year 5 - Spring Festivals: Purim
9 Apr

Year 5 - Spring Festivals: Purim

Bringing the story to life! Year 5 students express their understanding of Purim through colorful mask and poster designs.

Image of Year 5 Easter Competition Creativity
9 Apr

Year 5 Easter Competition Creativity

Exploring art through collage! Year 5 students create beautiful "stained glass" inspired pieces for their Easter competition entries.

Image of Year 5 R.E. - A Visit From Rev Kev to Discuss how the Church Celebrates Christ's Victory at Easter
26 Mar

Year 5 R.E. - A Visit From Rev Kev to Discuss how the Church Celebrates Christ's Victory at Easter

Rev Kev visited Year 5 R.E. this week, bringing the story of Easter to life. He shared how the church commemorates Christ's triumph over death and God's Big Plan, guiding students through the seven Stations of the Cross and the powerful experience of the Easter Vigil. He described the anticipation of waiting for sunrise, mirroring the resurrection, and the lighting of the Paschal Candle from the vigil fire. He also explained the significance of the clergy's liturgical colors during the Easter season.

Image of Year 5 Holy Communion Service
13 Mar

Year 5 Holy Communion Service

Year 5 joined the Communion Service in Church this week. We wrote and spoke our own prayers, which Rev Kevin Colyer described as 'very deep and heartfelt' prayers. Well done Year 5! Tristan did a reading from Hebrews and spoke very well. We all enjoyed the service, and also enjoyed having our lunch at church!

Image of Reception - Class Worship  - The Good Samaritan
3 Feb

Reception - Class Worship - The Good Samaritan

This week in Class Worship, the children learned about kindess and dignity through the story of The Good Samaritan. The children spoke about the things they would do to show kindness to others.

Image of Reception - Class Worship - Hope
27 Jan

Reception - Class Worship - Hope

Reception has been learning about the value of hope through the story of Jairus’ daughter. The children discussed some of the things they worry about and shared them with each other. The children love learning about different bible stories with the help of Jack, during our weekly class Worship.