Please watch our end of year assembly prayer...
Our staff are reflective and spiritual in all that we do and we feel it is important to share our faith with the children. This is a prayer written by one of our teachers...
The Wind of Change
Loving Father we thank you for the wild wind.
When we feel overwhelmed and weighed down by our circumstances,
It tosses and jolts the obstacles out of the way.
It brings a future that is full of hope.
The wind of change is coming and bringing a new sound.
Gracious God we listen to the melody of the dainty draught
When we have many questions that are mounting and none seem to be resolved,
It exhales over the mounds of leaves.
It breathes fresh thoughts and life into deliberation.
The wind of change is coming and bringing a new sound.
Precious Jesus we thank you for the bustling breeze.
When life seem frenetic and nothing seems to be completed on time.
It gives new life and refreshes one's soul.
It brings a smile and empowers new energy.
The wind of change is coming and bringing a new sound.
Creator of all things we embrace the graceful gust.
When plans have imploded and not been rebuilt
It brings angels with wings who sing and who dance,
Sunshine seeps in, confounding the darkness,
The wind of change is coming and bringing a new sound.
Yom Kippur 16th September 2021
Today we had a virtual visit from Deborah who talked to the whole school about the very important Jewish Festival Yom Kippur. Children learnt to write some important Hebrew words and shared apple and honey. The children really enjoyed the visit.
'I learnt so many interesting things and liked listening to the celebratory Jewish horn the Shofar.'
Our Reception class has been learning all about Mary and have made beautiful flowers to decorate the display!
2021 is the Year of St Joseph
Hail, Guardian of the Redeemer,
Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary.
To you God entrusted his only Son;
in you Mary placed her trust; with you Christ became man.
Blessed Joseph, to us too, show yourself a father and guide us in the path of life.
Obtain for us grace, mercy, and courage, and defend us from every evil
Amen
Caritas in Action
In the Summer Term (2021) we will be adopting the teachings from Caritas in Action
The seven themes of Caritas in Action
1. DIGNITY OF THE HUMAN PERSON
2. FAMILY AND COMMUNITY
3. SOLIDARITY AND THE COMMON GOOD
4. DIGNITY OF WORK
5. RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
6. OPTION FOR THE POOR AND VULNERABLE
7. STEWARDSHIP
Dignity of the Human Person
Pope Francis spoke in 2013 saying...
'What we are called to respect in each person is first of all his life, his physical integrity, his dignity and the rights deriving from that dignity, his reputation, his property, his ethnic and cultural identity, his ideas and his political choices. We are therefore called to think, speak and write respectfully of the other, not only in his presence, but always and everywhere, avoiding unfair criticism or defamation. Families, school, religious teaching and all forms of media have a role to play in achieving this goal.'
Working Together
Are we good team players? Is there something we could do today to help make someone feel more a part of our team? Are we committed to helping and encouraging one another?
Dear God,
Thank you for placing us in families, in friendship groups and in a school that cares for us. Please help us to play our part and be good team players who always help and encourage others.
Amen
Our Mini Vinnies are already at work supporting local and international charities - so far this year they have organised the Shoe Box appeal and have handed out boxes to be filled for children and families at Christmas and our collection at Harvest has been donated to the local food bank. Well done and keep up the good work!
Year Group Prayers
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