The WOW Group - Spiritual Garden Activities
Our WOW group split off into smaller groups to deliver their planned activities across lunchtimes last week. The group pictured invited children to hunt for natural materials around them and then use them to show off their creativity, making pictures. The children loved exploring different shapes and colours in nature and sharing their designs with their friends.
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The WOW Group - Spiritual Garden Activity Planning
This week, the WOW group planned some spirituality activities to carry out at break times in the spiritual garden. They chose an activity in groups of 3 and prepared all the resources they needed. They then decided which year groups they would invite to play.
Reception: Muddy Monday
Today is known as Blue Monday, but our Reception class decided to rename it "Happy Monday" by participating in the five steps to wellbeing. The children focused on being active and taking notice of our special world. During their walk, they were mesmerised by the fog and gave thanks for the birds, insects, dogs, and trees. They returned to school excited to share what they had observed with their peers during "snack and chat." If you are feeling a bit low today, we encourage you to try going for a walk and taking a moment to appreciate the world around you.
Year 4 - RE: Hanukkah
In the Year 4 RE session this week we had a special visitor. A member of our school family came into class to share her Jewish faith and the story and customs of Hanukkah celebrations. We also had the opportunity to ask some curiosity questions.
Year 4 - Class Worship: Togetherness
In our class worship time this week we learned about the Princess of Wales’ annual carol service and the work she does to bring people from different walks of life together. We spent some time considering groups that we belong to and we used our oracy skills to share our thoughts on feeling a sense of belonging. There were some excellent points about sharing interests and feeling loved, and also about recognising when we feel ostracised or unsafe in a group, such as an online community.
Year 3’s Adventure at Nightingale Farm
This morning, Year 3 had a fantastic visit to Nightingale Farm. The children saw chicks, Theo the goat, sheep, guinea pigs, and Ram the boy sheep. They even had the exciting opportunity to feel an egg that a chick had just laid! We learned how to care for farm animals and how to tell when chicks aren’t well, for example, if they are inactive, not eating, or if their comb is pale or shrivelled. The children were absolutely amazing throughout the visit. They were curious, kind, and respectful to all the animals, asking thoughtful questions and showing great care when feeding Theo and the pigs, who happily munched on the bread they were given. We also explored nutrition and the importance of looking after animals properly. This trip also helped us understand more about animals and humans, linking to what we are currently learning in science. Throughout the walk, Year 3 took time to appreciate God’s creation, noticing the beautiful colours of the trees, leaves, flowers, and surroundings, and they even paused to rest by the bus shelter, enjoying the fresh air and peaceful environment. As a special treat, Steph the farmer kindly gifted each child a little stationery pack, which made the day even more memorable! Along the way, the children received lots of encouragement from passersby, with horns honking and cheers of “Keep going!” Their energy, enthusiasm, and positive attitudes made the trip extra special. After visiting the farm, we continued our adventure at Blacksnape Park, exploring nature and enjoying life to its fullest. It was a truly wonderful day, full of learning, fun, and appreciation for the world around us.
Foodie Friends Club- Cupcake Baking
During the after-school club, the bakers had a wonderful time baking cupcakes and truly lived life to its fullest. From carefully measuring flour, sugar, butter, and eggs to whisking and mixing with enthusiasm, they took great care in each step of the process. The activity encouraged teamwork, cooperation, and joy, leaving the children proud of both their efforts and the delicious results.
Year 4 - Class Worship
In order to support the children’s understanding of this week’s worship theme, the Year 4s listened to the story of Ananias and Saul again. They discussed why God chose Saul to spread the word about Jesus, especially after spending a lot of time persecuting Christians. The children thought about the benefits and dangers of giving someone unexpected an important job. They recognised that the message meant more coming from a former non-believer. The Year 4s were then chosen for a special mission of their own: to be agents of respect. Their job will be to look out for anyone treating our spiritual garden with respect and nominate them for some extra value points. They are looking forward to announcing their nominations next week.
Blessed with beautiful views in Year 4
Today, Year 4 took some time to admire what beautiful views we have from our classroom window, especially when rainbows appear! A rainbow is often a sign of hope, the beauty after the storm or good fortune and this led us wonderfully into our lunchtime prayers.
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.
Year 4 - Memories
We had a lovely time in Year 4 yesterday, reflecting on our year and our favourite memories. There were lots of memories of the Anderton Centre, particularly staying up late and eating sweets! We really hope the children have loved this year and take many cherished memories. They are more than ready for their next step. Good luck, Year 4!
Year 6 - Year of Prayer
We had a lovely time in Year 6 this afternoon, recapping some of their most memorable achievements this year. The children then cut out a shape and wrote about their achievements or drew pictures to represent them. They have some fond memories of their Year 6 journey. Some of the children asked if they could include an achievement from previous years too.