The highlight of our week was the children making their First Reconciliation in church. They were a little nervous but my goodness, they did so well. The next day at school children said they felt amazing to be sin free and I can see how much this sacrament has meant to them. It is fitting that children led a worship for the class this week all about Jesus agony in the garden of Gethsemane. This was beautiful - well done Vincent, Luca and Barnaby. Children really understand the depth of feeling of this traumatic event for Jesus and His disciples and you will see this portrayed in our class assembly. They also this week learned about DR. Ruth Pfau who lived out Corporal Works of Mercy by helping eradicate leprosy in Pakistan. Our RE lessons now are centred on Holy week and the charged emotions it brings.

We have loved history this week - all about the discovery of an empty grave at Sutton Hoo in East Anglia. Children had to use the evidence to figure out who must have been buried there. There is a great film about this, called ‘The Dig.’ We have also written lots of good story openings combining setting and character and have become solid on all divisibility rules in maths.

Conversation starters

RE

Why was Jesus in agony in the garden?

History

What is the mystery of the Empty Grave?

Let’s Celebrate

Our certificate this week is a determined and reflective learner This goes to Logan. You have been striving to improve your work in class and your focus has improved greatly. You have put in so much effort to learn your part as Jesus and you portray it beautifully. Thank you.

Our virtues this half term are being intentional and prophetic. Intentional in their behavour for learning and their behaviour towards others. This week, Barnaby receives our star for being such an intentional learner recently. You are listening so well in class and giving things 100% You contribute so meaningfully in class discussions.

Notices

Tuesday 31st March Our class assembly at 9:10am. Children have worked really hard to create something special.

Next week our Easter Egg raffle will take place on Thursday. Raffle tickets are £1 per strip. Be in it to win it! Any more egg donations are most welcome!

We break up on Thursday at 2:00pm

Have a lovely weekend.

Mrs Lyons and Mrs Carragher

a.lyons@ourladystarofthesea.lancs.sch.uk