This weeks Gospel we heard about the time Peter, James and John went with Jesus to pray and while they were there, Jesus was transformed. We have also shared a special moment with our Year 5 friends as we focused our thoughts towards Lent. The children gave one another their Lent boxes, it was such a wonderful moment with such sweet conversations of thankfulness and excitement as they spoke to one another about how they made their boxes and why.

Going deeper in conversation

Two things this week…

What does the word transform mean? How are you going to transform and grow closer to Jesus during Lent.

As world book day is next week, we are being asked to think about our reading identities. What type of books do you enjoy and why? Parents share your identity too!

Magic moments

Today has been full of so much joy! The children were brimming with excitement to share their books with you all and for you to see their progress this year. It was lovely to see their wide smiles as they returned, knowing that they have made you all so proud because of how hard they have been working in school. Following this we had a brilliant morning out in our forest school. A huge thank you to Mrs Tierney who allowed the children to have the most fun exploring the outdoors!

Let’s Celebrate

A huge well done to Florence who has been awarded our concentration certificate this week. Florence, you are just a joy! Your desire and love to learn is so special! This week we invited a whole host of visitors into our class, you listened so intently, which meant you learnt many new facts. When you were picked to share your thoughts your excitement brought a huge smile to my face. Not only were you excited to share your knowledge, you also spoke articulately and confidently! We are so proud of you!

A huge well done to Hope who has received the Star Virtue award this week. Hope you are always so intentional with your words, you use kindness towards others and are always quick to think about those in need and to say a prayer to help them. Your actions too are intentional! You care so much about God’s world and are desperate to make it a farier face. I can picture your smile as you came in with some food for our food bank!

Reminders

World book day: This Thursday. We would love for the children to come to school dressed as their reader identity. For example, I love stories that are mysterious and romantic, I could come as a detective or something including hearts. Your child may want to come as their favourite character that they love to read about, or wearing lots of facts they have read from non-fiction books, or something relating to the magazines they love to read (football, disney etc) it really is up to you!

Day of prayer and love: This Friday please come to school wearing clothes that you LOVE to wear. During this day it will be full of prayer and love. Please read Mrs Gregan’s blog to find out more.

Don’t forget if you would like your child to make ‘people we love’ planter (On Friday prayer day) to celebrate the world day of prayer, then please make a payment on parentpay ASAP.

Emails:

c.bassett@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk