Blog by Tag: Religious Education

This week in our collective worship we have been learning about being thankful. The children shared what they are thankful for and turned on their lights. We then had some reflective time thinking about all the good things we have in life. 
 

In Year 4 this week, during our collective worship, we have been practicing Joy of the Holy Spirit, using British Sign Language. We have learned about the power that we receive from the Holy Spirit and discussed how we can share it with others, including those who aren’t able to hear or perhaps…

The Laudato Si group was shocked to discover that around 2,000 glue sticks from each school end up in landfill sites every year. In response, we reached out to Mrs. Smith to propose the use of recyclable glue sticks. We're pleased to share that all the glue has arrived, and we're excited to start…

Year 5 have been learning about the Jubilee Year, which occurs every 25 years in the Catholic Church. This special holy year is a time for forgiveness and new beginnings, encouraging us to make a concerted effort to grow closer to God. Pope Francis announced that the theme for the 2025 Jubilee…

Year 1 Nativity 2024

Year 1 were shining superstars today in their nativity, “The Sleepy Shepherd”. The performance was brimming with fantastic narrators, bossy shepherds, amazing angels, cheeky kings, stunning solos and excellent acting. What a fabulous way to tell the Christmas story! Well…

Our Year 2 performed ‘Higgledy Piggledy Nativity’ beautifully in both their dress rehearsal and the show for their families. They sang wonderfully and shone like the stars they are. We are immensely proud of them all.

Our Reception children did an amazing job of performing their class Nativity, ‘Little Blue Star’. Well done! 
 

Yesterday, Year 5 and 6 attended an Advent Service with other local Catholic schools at St. Mary’s Church in Cleator. Each school performed a Christmas carol and read a passage from the Bible. We delivered an incredible rendition of "Maranatha," with every child pouring their heart and soul into…

In Reception this week we have been taking part in our collective worship around the theme of ‘Love’. The children shared who they loved and lit their candle, representing Jesus as the light of the world. Some of the children then chose to use our prayer area to say their own prayers. 
 

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This half term in RE we have been talking about how we welcome people. First we discussed how we are welcomed into Nursery in a morning. Then we discussed how we might welcome a new baby home and what they need. Finally, we learnt about how people are welcomed into God’s family through baptism in…

Today Year 5 and 6 attended mass. They learnt that today is the feast of Saint Cecilia. In the Middle Ages, Saint Cecilia became a very popular saint. She is remembered as the patron of musicians, composers, instrument makers, and poets. There is a story that Saint Cecilia was said to have heard…

In R.E. Year. 2 have been learning about the visitation, when Mary went to visit her cousin Elizabeth after learning they were both to give birth. The children listened to the Magnificat, in Luke’s gospel, Mary’s song of joy at being chose by God to be Jesus’s mother. The children learned about…