Around our school this week part 1

Lots going on around school again this week, each year group has contributed something that they wanted to share.

Hope - I know the plans I have for you

As we continue our theme of HOPE we have been considering the difference and the impact that HOPE can make. Jeremiah reminds us of God's commitment to us and that HOPE is a central theme in the bigger picture that is the Kingdom of God.

 

Many people inspire us through the HOPE that they bring into our lives, either through their personal contact with us or through their own lives and achievements. Hope inspires us, but it also challenges us to consider our role in bringing HOPE to others, as we seek to live in the knowledge that God loves us .

 

It is though His light and His salvation that true HOPE can be found.

 

 

LOVE BRINGS HOPE WHEN ALL CAN SEEM LOST

 

 

HOPE is a catalyst for change
and we are the change we have been waiting for

 

 

 

Hope is what brings a rainbow to a cloudy sky.

 

The Lord is my light and my salvation, whom shall I fear?

The Lord is the stronghold of my life,

of whom shall I be afraid?

 

 

 

Fire talks - a special visitor

This week in school we had some very special visitors from the Fire Brigade who came to talk to the  children about  fire safety.

The year 1 talk enabled the children to think about good and bad fires, as well as never playing with matches. They also interactively learned how to stop, drop & roll if their clothing catches fire as well as learning how to crawl under the smoke if there is a fire at home. All very important information for any child to understand.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year 5 children also had the opportunity to reflect on these important things and they certainly all listened and took the message very seriously.

Year 1 den building

The children in year 1 have been focusing on writing instructions and as we all know, effective instructions need an effective purpose. So what better than to consider writing instructions to make a den in our woodland area. This builds on the children's experiences of Forest School and is a wonderfully creative way to engage them in the writing process.

A visit to Spain . 4K class assembly.

The tension mounts as the classes file into the hall, the sound of vibrant Spanish music floats from the speakers and the urge to move is almost irresistible. Have we been transported to a completely different climate or is the fact that 4K are about to deliver their class assembly?

 

The answer of course is the later and what a treat the assembly was. It all started with a welcome in Spanish, wonderfully pronounced by 4K's class teacher! What followed was the opportunity to follow 4 characters who arrive in Spain, eager to discover and find our more about this wonderful land. 

 

With the help of new ‘amigos’ they learnt the days of the week, counting to ten, , how to greet people and how to introduce themselves, Como te llamas? Me iiamo….

 

They also met some famous Spanish football players, enjoyed the delights of a Spanish birthday party and overall enjoyed wearing cool shades and making us laugh and learn at the same time. 

 

We even had an episode of strictly come dancing Spanish style, with our own select group of judges and a vibrant display of Spanish dancing styles, which included a less than friendly bull and a fantastic chance to enjoy once again the Spanish version of La Bamba and the Pasa Doble!

 

Well done to 4K for such an interesting and informative assembly. Some wonderful singing and some very familiar tunes that helped us all to learn. Spanish is certainly taking off at St John's.