CAFOD social teaching workshops
This week a representative from CAFOD, the Catholic Agency For Overseas Development, came into school to deliver a social teaching workshop. The children heard about Pope Francis’ letter, the encyclical Fratelli Tutti, which he has written to everyone. In it Pope Francis is asking us to reach out to our sisters and brothers in need, whoever they are, wherever they may come from. We are all challenged to think of ourselves as a single global family living in a common home, and neighbours to all. At CAFOD, they believe this means moving towards a world where everyone can be the best person they can be just like the Good Samaritan.
Pop Idol
Congratulations to all the children form Year 4 and Year 5 who auditioned for this year’s Pop Idol competition. The children all did themselves proud and we enjoyed their performances. It’s going to be a difficult decision to make but good luck everyone!
School council - we’re recycling batteries!
School council are asking the school to collect batteries for recycling. If you do have any, our council representatives Elsie and Oscar will be collecting them from Monday for the next 12 weeks. These batteries will be collected and then if we get enough, it could mean new books for our school.
Our award winners:
Golden Award (CARE) - James
Writing Award - Rosie
Maths Award - Kurt
Our learning this week…
In English we have continued to work on our text King Kong and have explored the meaning of unfamiliar words and phrases and have explored synonyms.
In maths this week we have continued to use the short method (bus stop method) to solve division problems including those with remainders.
In RE we have developed knowledge and understanding of the religious signs and the steps involved in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
This week’s prayer and liturgy was planned and led by Alexander, Kurt and Tommy. Their liturgy was on the theme of The Good Shepherd. Through listening to Him, the sheep know and recognise His voice and can confidently follow His instructions. The reading comes from the Gospel of John 10: 11 - 18.
“ I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and they know me,” John 10: 14
In Science we have investigated the differences in gestation periods between different mammals.
In geography the children are working with Mrs Mannix and are continuing to work on latitude and longitude.
In PE the children are working with PE specialist Erin from Blackpool Football Club Community Trust. The focus of their lessons this half term is rounders.
To read this week’s Good News Gospel reading, please follow the link to share the Gospel at home with your family. These are really child-friendly resources to share at home. Good News Gospel
Please also have a look at this Parent Newsletter linked with our weekly whole school and class worship…
Have a great weekend everyone!
Mrs McVey, Mrs McCooey and Miss Evans
