NEWS & EVENTS BLOG

<p>We have been learning about different types of celebrations in RE. Reception loved planning and role-playing the wedding for two class toys Mr and Mrs Scarecrow.</p>

<p>During our liturgy today, we were thinking about special books. There are thousands and thousands of books in the world but this week we will be thinking about a special collection of 73 books which make the Bible! We Gathered by quietly bringing our own special books to our Focal Point. We will think about why books [&hellip;]</p>

<p>We held a special assembly this year to launch the Jubilee Year in school. Pope Francis has given this Jubilee the theme &#8216;Pilgrims of Hope&#8217; &#8211; we are asked to walk with Jesus to help make the world a better place. A key symbol of the Jubilee is the Holy Door &#8211; we stepped through [&hellip;]</p>

<p>We have been learning about the Continents of the world in our Geography topic this have term. We put our knowledge to the test this week by playing a matching card game in pairs. We had to see if we could match the continent maps to their name, it was lots of fun!</p>

<p>This week in History Year 1 have enjoyed learning about coal mining in the North East and the invention of the Miner’s Safety Lamp by George Stephenson. Firstly, we investigated sources and considered what it would be like to be in a mine underground. Next, we discussed the question: How could miner’s see underground? Finding [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; Reception class have enjoyed learning about the changes in winter. They used talk and art to share their understanding of the weather and types of clothes you need to stay warm. They were also introduced to the concept of hibernation and impressed us with their fantastic writing skills and ability to explain what hibernation [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Today we looked at the different types of books we have in our prayer area. We looked at hymn books, our children’s Bible and prayer books. We thought about books that are used in Mass. We have made our own books all about Jesus.</p>

<p>The Early Years Nativity was a huge success, well done everyone!</p>

<p>Early Years enjoyed visiting Seven Stories to watch live theatre. The children loved the show Snow White and the Seven Stories! &nbsp;</p>

<p>Today we role played the Gospel of Matthew 3:13-17 in Year 2, the story of Jesus’ baptism by John the Baptist. We also annotated art work representing the scripture, thinking about how the different people felt that day.</p>

<p>Since we returned to school after Christmas, we have been looking at Performance Poetry in Year 2. We have rehearsed, discussed an annotated a variety of performance poems. All children have had a chance to perform the poems in class, either in groups, solos or with a partner. It has been a different and challenging [&hellip;]</p>

<p>We had a liturgy in Year 2 today. We are thinking about Preparations, particularly how we prepare during Advent for Christmas. We Gathered by quietly bringing our own special pictures of Gold, Frankincense and Myrhh to the focal point. We thought about how this is such a special and important time of year in the [&hellip;]</p>

<p>Today Year 2 made some beautiful Advent Wreaths. We thought about our school Advent Wreath which we see in Collective Worship on a Monday. Mrs Robson lights a candle each week. We coloured our candles in either pink for Joy, or purple for Love, Peace and Hope. Our Jesus candle was left white, but some [&hellip;]</p>

<p>KS1 have spent this half term learning and rehearsing the Christmas play, ‘A Miracle In Town.’ Every child had a role, either with lines to learn, a dance to perform and songs to sing. Children took part in all aspects of rehearsing and learned many valuable skills, particularly with regards to listening and teamwork. Today [&hellip;]</p>

<p>&nbsp; This term we have been learning the Glockenspiel. We have learnt the notes C, D, E, F and G. We have been using these notes in the songs we have been learning. We have been learning about note lengths and recognising them in different pieces of music. Year 4 have been learning how to [&hellip;]</p>