Spiders web - a testimony to freindship

Links to the fantastic story of Charlotte's web have appeared in year 4 and in the corridor. A wonderful story of friendship that has been woven into the class curriculum. All providing a very close link with our recent focus on love and hope. Friendship is so important to all of us, it is an outworking of love and it certainly brings hope!

As it says in Ecclesiastes 4:9 - 10

 

⁹ Two are better than one,
    because they have a good return for their labor:
¹⁰ If either of them falls down,
    one can help the other up.
But pity anyone who falls
    and has no one to help them up.

Though one may be overpowered,
    two can defend themselves.
A cord of three strands is not quickly broken

 

 

 

 

A baby in the bulrushes

Monday's KS1 assembly started with a Head Teacher holding a baby and trying to sing it to sleep with the classic song 'the animals went in two by two' ! Lots of personal memories came flooding back to me in that piece of acting!

Not a real baby of course, but it certainly entertained the children and allowed us to begin to think about the next part of our theme on COURAGE.

The story of Moses' discovery in the bulrushes and his adoption by the Pharaoh's daughter is a very famous bible story, captured so well in the film ' The Prince of Egypt'. But it is also a story of great courage and confidence in God, as demonstrated by Moses' mother.

Of course, I'm sure she never realised, or thought that he would turn out to be a great leader of Israel who would actually challenge the household he was brought up in. But her faith in God's provision for her child, was used by God to bring His people out of slavery.

Faith is at times quite scary, especially when we face something new or unknown, but we do so in the knowledge that God is with us and that he can always see a bigger picture than we can.

Our assembly song reminded us of the fact that God is real and present in our lives and the last time we repeated it, it was so loud I think the whole school will have heard us proclaim that God is not dead, but well and truly alive!

God's not dead - No He is alive

God's not dead - No, He is alive

God's not dead - No , He is alive

He is alive in me

Feel Him in my heart

Feel Him in my feet

Feel Him in my soul

Feel Him all over me

An old, classic song, but one that can still be performed with enthusiasm!

A group of spies

In assembly today we considered the story of Joshua and the spies that were sent into a strange land to find out more information.

This must have been a very dangerous mission, quite 'Impossible' possibly!

Our illustration of this used a few spies, cool sunglasses and hats and of course the theme music to Mission Impossible.

In Joshua 1:9 God commands His people to have courage and not to be afraid, not always the easiest thing to do, but knowing the God is with us makes a significant difference.

We have adapted the words of Joshua 1:9 and put actions to them. As a whole school we have then joined together to proclaim the words that God spoke to Joshua.

 

 

Have I not commanded you?

Be strong ( SHOW YOUR MUSCLES!) and courageous ( ARRGGHH!)

Do not be frightened (SCREAM!!)

Do not be dismayed ( NO WAY!)

For the Lord your God is with you

wherever you go.

 

The scream was so loud maybe you heard us ?



Class 5W assembly

A truly magnificent retelling of a classic Greek tale was the focus of 5W's class assembly today. The children produced their own script, costumes and props as well as choosing a few well timed sound effects. The end result was certainly a classic!

The story focused on the tale of King Atticus  and his two children Atticus and Iona, and the quest that they were set by their father to decide who would rule after him. Initially the story is one of deception and rivalry, but it ends with forgiveness and the restoration of a relationship.

The assembly was thoroughly enjoyed by the whole school and it is one that will be remembered for a long time to come! Well done 5W!

Sacrewell Farm Visit

This week Foundation stage made the most of the weather and enjoyed a brilliant time at Sacrewell farm near Peterborough.



The children had the opportunity to see and learn about a wide range of animals, have a tractor ride and enjoy the opportunity to explore a wonderful farm. Packed lunches were enjoyed as well but none had anything as creative as this tractor!

Great fun was had by all and just like the pig below all (staff included) were ready for a sleep on their return!