Values per month:

As a school, we have assigned our school values to the school months of the year for us to focus on. Please document: School values per month. 

Our new prayer space:

We have been focusing on prayer: 

Rev'd Elisa has supported this by introducing different types of prayer such as, the teaspoon prayer. Above is an image of our new prayer space in school. The children have loved our prayer tree and have used this even before it was formally introduced. Wow there are some lovely prayers! 

In March we focus on Happiness: Spring is approaching and the weather is changing the days are growing, and more light is shared with us. What do you enjoy about spring and why?  We are also celebrating Lent as the lead up to Easter. The children have been given a challenge of 40 Acts of Kindness this year throughout Lent. 

In a dark world, Christians believe Jesus does more than tell people how to live – he shows them. The Gospels indicate that Jesus gradually recognises his role, which will culminate in an act of self-sacrifice. The illustration presents the necessity of this path, from the poverty and simplicity of a human birth to death on a cross. The desert reflects the story of Jesus’ temptation, but also links to the background of the children of Israel in the wilderness too. 

In February we focus on love: A time of the year where we can reflect on how we show others we love them, how others show they love you. Does love require gifts? What is love? How does being love make you feel? How does being loved make you feel? Should we only demonstrate our love for others on one day of the year? 

In January we focus on Truth: A new year ahead to try new things and set new challenges. A time where you can ask for help, support or share how you are feeling.  

 

Jesus’ incarnation is ‘good news’ for all people. (‘Gospel’ means ‘good news’.) His life, teaching and ministry embody what it is like to be one of the people of God, what it means to live in relationship with God. Jesus’ example and teaching emphasise loving one’s neighbour – particularly the weak and vulnerable – as part of loving God.

December we focus on Peace: It might be an exciting time of the year for you with the fun of Christmas. I wonder if everyone feels the same about this time of year. Some people may feel sad, some may not celebrate Christmas what might they do instead? What happens if Christmas is a time when you are lonely or do not have family? 

November we focus on Dedication: The weather is changing and there are lots of different things happening in our school, our community and the world how does this make you feel? 

Throughout these two months we will be looking at Generosity what it is what it means and how we can show and participate in generosity.  These images are part of the Big Frieze by Emma Yarlett. They represent people pf Godl. This is a key concept when looking at generosity peace and dedication. 

'In the ‘big story’, lots happens here – covering many generations of the People of God. The panel hints at the journey they travel, from Noah to Nehemiah. You can find reference to Joseph and slavery in Egypt (pyramids), Moses (the mountain and the tablets with the Ten Commandments), as the People of God cross over into the ‘Promised Land’.' Understanding Christinaity 

In September and October we focus on our value of RESPECT. Throughout these two months we will be focusing on Bible stories, what in the news, worship through songs, values and stars and merits. These images are part of the Big Frieze by Emma Yarlett. The one to the left represents the Creation story and the one to the right represents the Fall. These are two key concepts when looking at respect. 

Challenge: what can you see in the images and what links can you make?