This week in our Liturgy we focused on Mary, to enhance our RE lessons. We contemplated on the following illustrations and then shared our observations, discussing its significance and what they thought each aspect symbolised. Both in RE and in our liturgy we have reflected on the strength, bravery and faith that Mary showed during the annuciation and her journey to Bethleham, what it means to be names ‘Mother of God’ and how she is mother to us all- listening to our prayers, giving us strength and is always there for us, just like our own mothers.
Thank you also to our wonderful class members, who delivered a beautiful child-led liturgy on advent…
Prayer stations have now arrived around the school, each symbolising and offering scripture to reflect upon different parts of the nativity. Our class were given the kings to create, please have a look at our prayer station. We can’t wait to meet up with our reception partners next week, to share this pillgrimage together.
Of course on Friday we had a very special liturgy as a whole school community, where we all followed our very own Mary, Joseph and of course Freddie, the donkey. This was just a beautiful time, where we reflect on the journey towards Christmas day. Well done to our wonderful year 6’s who took part, by either dressing up, carrying the stars and lantens and reading.
This week I feel we have well and truly started our nativity journey. On Tuesday, we were blessed to watch our youngest children perform on stage so beautifully- telling the story through song and movement, reminding us of the true meaning of Christmas. Then on Wednesday, the whole of Key Stage 2 ventured down to church to begin our concert rehearsal. As I sat there listening to the children sing their hearts out and say their lines with such confidence, I could not help but smile. Thank you to those that have practised their songs and words so well! Next week, we will be doing our final practises on Monday and Wednesday, so please can we make sure that all children know their words by then.
Where has our learning taken us this week?
We have had a lovely week in class. Full of hard work and enthusiasm. We have completed all the work on our class novel, we can now just sit back, listen and enjoy hearing how the story unfolds- it has been very dramatic! In RE we have been learning about the holy orders and carried out some research. In Geography the children have reallyu enjoyed learning about tectonic plates and how volcanoes, earthquakes and mountains are formed.
Delving deeper through talk …
What do the Dominican Sisters believe? Can you explain the four pillars of their faith?
Helpers in the mornings:
This week we have the following children helping to take the younger children to their class:
John Paul Matilda Diasy Hugo
Notices
Please see year 6 homework section to learn the songs ready for our Christmas concert.
We are out and about a lot next week, walking to church. Please could you make sure children have a warm coat and hat each day to keep warm.
We have decided as a school not to send individual Christmas cards to each other, but to instead put this money towards a chairty of your choice. Children can if they wish, write one card for the whole class.
KS2 Christmas Concert: This will take place at Church on Tuesday 16th December. The children will perform the concert twice at 2pm and 6pm
Tudor morning in Year 6- Tuesday 16th Decemeber- Dressing up is optional - but if you do want to dress up then we will need to bring our school uninforms to get changed in to ready for the Christmas concert!
We close for Chrsitmas at 2pm on Friday 19th December
Wednesday 17th December Key Stage 2 Christmas party. Children can come to school in party clothes and sensible shoes. They can bring a non-fizzy drink and a small snack such as chocolate or a packet of crisps.
The Great Our Lady Bake Off will take place on Friday 12th December.
Have a lovely weekend with your family.