"This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this, to lay down one's life for one's friends." John 15:12-13
As part of our Remembrance Day liturgy, Year 5 gathered to reflect on the sacrifices made by those who lived through wars and conflicts, remembering the soldiers, nurses, doctors and ordinary people who gave so much to help others. We reflected on the Gospel of John 15:12-13, where Jesus teaches us, "Love one another as I have loved you. No one has greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." Through this message, we considered the courage and selfless love shown by those we remember today. We discussed how Remembrance Day is not about celebrating war, but about recognising its cost and understanding the importance of peace. The children reflected on how they can live out Jesus' call to love others by showing kindness, forgiveness, respect and inclusion in their daily lives, helping to build a more peaceful world for everyone.
Thank you to the following children for leading us in prayer in our children’s liturgy this week…
MAGIC MOMENTS…
Year 5 have had another fantastic week full of learning, creativity and teamwork! We have continued reading our class novel, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, and we are all eager to discover what happens next to Mr Tumnus as the adventure unfolds. In maths, our work on decimals has been brilliant, with the children showing great understanding and confidence when converting fractions into decimals. In science, we explored reversible changes and enjoyed investigating how some materials can return to their original state. Our DT lessons have been particularly exciting as we rolled up our sleeves for some hands-on sewing. It was all hands on deck as we carefully cut out our felt pieces and began sewing our cuddly toys together.
However, the highlight of the week was undoubtedly our African drumming session. The children impressed everyone with their excellent rhythm, coordination and enthusiasm, creating fantastic beats and working together brilliantly. What a wonderful week of learning and achievement!
GOING DEEPER IN CONVERSATION
What did you learn in my happy mind this week?
LET’S CELEBRATE
This half term we will be on the lookout for all the children that are intention in their actions. Children who show great faith in themselves, others and God. We will also be spotting children who are hopeful, who show hope for the future, enabling us to trust ourselves and those around us with the decisions that will shape our future. These children are the role models of the school. This week we thank Elsie for always being faithfilled and hopeful.
Notices
Throughout our study of the book ‘The Lion, the witch and the wardrobe’ I have planned to show the children clips of the film to enhance their writing and understanding of the novel. This film is a PG. If you do not give permission or have any concerns regarding this then please do let me know via email:
k.harrison@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk
Homework- Please check the homework blog for your child’ weekly homework, including the deadline date.
Monday 14th December- Our Lady’s Bake off!
Tuesday 15th December- KS2 Christmas Carol Concert