‘Jesus did this, the first of his signs, in Cana of Galilee. He revealed his glory, and his disciples believed in him’
John 2:11
What a busy week we have had, as you are aware we have had some special visitors in school, we are so proud of them. They have shined while they have joined us in class.
This week we had lots of fun learning about Lent and how people all around the world get ready for Easter. We discovered traditions like the Stations of the Cross in Ireland and the amazing flower carpets made in South America. We also wondered about the foods people enjoy before Lent, discovering Miss Woodend’s favourite Easter treat - a toasted, buttered hot cross bun! We also thought about what churches might look like in other countries, with flowers and pictures of Jesus.
Our key words this week are care, Lent and world, which the children used brilliantly in their discussions.
Our Prayer Leaders finished the week beautifully by leading a calm and thoughtful prayer and liturgy all about bread and wine, linked to the story of the Wedding at Cana.
Conversation starter:
Each week we will give you a question that we would like you to think about and discuss together at home. This could be over dinner time as a family, at bedtime, on a walk or even in the car. However you choose to discuss this question is up to you, but the idea is that it will help to give an insight in to what we talk about in school, help children to understand more about themselves or others.
Can you think of a time when you helped someone, or when someone helped you?
What adventures have we been on this week?
This week we heard a different version of the Three Little Pigs, ‘The true story of the Three Little Pigs’. Our writing is getting better and better each week! We have been busy practising our assembly we are excited for you to watch it next week.
our next writing challenge, please watch the video below:
World Book Day: Everyone’s costumes were brilliant. We loved sharing our stories with our year 6 buddies, we had a lovely day.
World Prayer Day: Thank you to Isioma who talked about Nigeria and answered our questions. We loved making our planters with Greg too!
Let’s Celebrate:
Well done to our certificate awardee: a determined ‘Sadie Spider’ you have worked so hard this week in Phonics, you keep trying and trying and never give up, we are so proud of you :).
We have had an amazing student this week Miss Brimley, for her work experience we have loved having you in Reception and we decided as a class you have demonstrated all the learning characters this week. Thank you :).
Whole School Virtues - Intentional and Prophetic: You are intentional with your actions thinking of others, you say good morning to everyone. You have been shining your light brightly this week too leading by example, thank you.
Henry the Dog: What a week, you always work so hard and have a huge smile on your face every day :).
Important Information and Upcoming Events:
Class Assembly: It is our class assembly on Thursday 12th March, there will be two performances at 9:10 and 9:30 you and any family members are welcome to watch one or both performances.
Stay and Play:
Our stay and play sessions will be on Tuesday 10th March 2:15-3:15 and Friday 20th March 9:15-10:15am.
Thank you for filling in the form if you haven’t I’ve allocated a session for your child, please let me know if there are any problems.
Reception Plea:
Our half term topic is Roots, Shoots and Story Routes, we will be planting over the next half term, if you have any left over soil, seeds or any gardening resources that you no longer need we would be grateful, so we can add to our outdoor area.
Important Reminders:
Please can you ensure that long hair is tied back and please keep hair accessories simple, this is part of our school uniform policy.
Polite reminder that we are a Nut free school. Please can you bring in healthy snacks please refer to the poster for suitable snacks, we always have fruit avalible too.
PE
Our PE days are Wednesday (outside) and Friday (inside). On these days, children can come to school in their PE uniform and will remain in this for the day. We kindly ask that velcro trainers (white, black or navy) are worn as this allows the children to be indepoendent when taking their shoes off and putting them back on. Polite reminder that for health and safety reasons, no jewellery is to be worn on PE days. We kindly ask that this is removed at home before coming into school.if you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at:
d.drummond@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk
Thank you for all of your support
Have a lovely weekend
Miss Drummond, Miss Woodend, Mrs Summersall, Mrs Krol and Mrs Ely