What a beautiful week we have had in Year 4 and as a whole school! It has been a week of Christmas fun and also really deep reflection about the birth of Jesus and what this means for the world. In RE this week, children have thought about the type of King Christ is and how unlike a typical earthly king He is. Children recognised him as our ‘Servant King,’ who was full of humility and compassion for others. He taught us to lead is to serve. The conversations we have in class often leave me in awe of their deep understanding of their faith. They truly use Jesus as their role model.
Speaking of awe again, children sang like angels on the altar in their carol concert on Tuesday. What a team effort - they have been so calm and focused on giving this gift to you.
We have been on our pilgrimage with Year 2 around our nativity stations - and again children were so reverent.
The rest of the week has been so JOYOUS! The Christmas party rocked! The Christmas cards made are beautiful! Christmas spirit was in abundance at the raffle and in class with our Christmas film and crafts.
It is a privilege to serve your children and their growth in one term has been astounding. I cannot wait to see what is next!
Sadly, we will be saying goodbye to our dear Miss Slater, who I know is so popular with the children because of her calm, kind manner. She will be very missed. We welcome back Mrs Carragher, who the children had in Year 1. She has spent the week with us this week, re-acquainting herself and cannot believe how independent your children are now!
We will also be welcoming a student teacher after Christmas - Miss Cardwell. Lots of new faces in the New Year.
Here is a video of our Christmas fun!
Conversation starters
RE
What kind of King is Jesus? What would His kingdom on Earth be like?
Let’s Celebrate
This week, the certificate winners were chosen by the children in class. They voted for Jude Cl who they said has improved so much in his work - especially with his writing and he is such a responsible, kind person. They also voted for Isla who they said is a role model. She is always instantly ready to learn and gives 100% focus to everything. She is kind, funny and tries her best all the time.
Have a lovely Christmas with those beautiful children of yours. Thank you for all your support over this term.
Mrs Lyons, Miss Slater and Miss Carragher
a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk