Journeys

"Go in peace. The LORD is watching over the journey you are going on."

Judges 8:16

 

Words, pictures and songs for the journey

 

As we come to the end of another academic year, it seemed right for us as a school to consider the theme of journeys once again.

There are many things that we have experienced, celebrated and achieved together this year. All things that we should be thankful for and take time to reflect on and therefore this will be the focus of our assemblies over the coming weeks.

 

Part of journeying is about the fact that we do not journey alone, whether this be in a spiritual sense, or the people – our families, friends and colleagues – who we have journeyed with us.

 

Over the next few weeks we will be taking the time to reflect on the words, pictures and music that have been part of our journey, as well as considering some really important questions:

 

Who are we thankful for that has travelled with us?
 

What we have learnt and experienced that has enriched our lives?

What are the things that have changed us and made us stronger and more purposeful?

What successes do we need to celebrate?

What has God shown us of himself and taught us through the journey?

I wonder what our own personal reflections would be on these key questions?

 

 

Den day

This Friday we will be joining in with the Save the Children's charity fund raiser that is seeking to raise funds to support the essential work they do every single day.

This will involve us all looking to 'get out of the classroom' and take part in a den building day! There will be lots of great activities going on around the school grounds, that will allow the children to explore their creativity and get building!

What ever the weather we will be out there- that is as long as it doesn't thunder and bring down a months rain in half an hour like it did today!

We will be ending our day with a whole school assembly - to which we have invited a speaker from Save the Children.

A very special day to look forward to!

A message in a bottle

Great to visit year 6 today and to listen their work on Kensuke's Kingdom. They have been writing a 'message in a bottle' to send out to Michael's parents. They have very creatively turned these into the classic desert island message in a bottle - all that they need to do now is cast them out to sea!

The Queen's 90th Birthday

Today we gathered in church for a special service to mark the 90th birthday of Queen Elizabeth. We considered how faithfully she has served our country and learnt a little about her life.

 

We also took some time to explore what it might be like to be a king or a queen and to think about what service meant.

 

Our time of prayer and reflection focused us on being thankful for all that she has given to our country, but at the same time asking God to help us to be servants to other people as well.

Saffron Lane athletics

Today we competed in the City athletics competition down at Saffron lane in the glorious sunshine.

 

Great success in so many areas, with lots of medals and personal bests to be proud of.