There was a big question mark on the focal point in today’s assembly. Mrs Beer explained that it was there because we have choices to make throughout every single day when we have to answer the question: what will I do? Sometimes we make good choices, but other times we make poor choices.
In today’s reading, based on Matthew’s Gospel, we heard guidance on what choices we should make.
A reading from the Holy Gospel according to Matthew
Glory to you, O Lord.
The Pharisees got together and they tried, as they often did, to trick Jesus. They asked him, “Master, which is the greatest commandment of the ten?” Jesus answered them, “You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the greatest and the first commandment. The second is very like it: You must love other people as much as you love yourself.”
The Gospel of the Lord.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ
(Based on Matthew 22: 34 – 40)
Jesus tells us that the choices we make must also reflect what we would like others to do to us. If we would like others to be nice to us, then we should be nice to them. If we want to be listened to, then we must listen to others.
This week’s mission is to make good choices that are good for both ourselves and others. Year 3 joined Mrs Beer in the hall today and talked about how they had to make choices about the food they select for school dinners, the way they talk to their friends, their responses when their parents ask them to do something and how they choose to behave in class.
How will you achieve your mission?
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In Year 6 this week we have been inspired by the words of Matthew to love one another by working as a team and trying hard to get along as one class family. We achieved this by playing games altogether on the playground, helping each other in our work, and by working in teams to build Anderson Shelter models! We have also tried to live this out at home by being kinder to siblings and showing parents we appreciate them by helping out at home.
Year One chose to use ‘Kindness’ for the theme of their liturgy this week, which fitted in really well with this mission.
The children also reflected on how we work as a team in our class and make sure everyone is included. Matthew reminded us that listening to the teacher is also showing love to our friends.
Year 5 have reflected on ways they can love themselves and others. They have helped friends who were getting bullied,said sorry for being mean to others,helped siblings with their homework and helped them to make good choices. Some children spoke about how they showed remorse when being unkind to people they love and care about.
In Year 2 this week, we have loved ourselves by eating healthily at breaktimes and at lunch times with the healthy choices we have made. Children in class have loved each other by helping and supporting those children who injured themselves at breaktime and lunch. The children have shown their love at home with hugs and kisses for family members.
In Foundation Stage we decided we could look after each other by sharing toys and equipment in class. We have shown love for our friends by making sure when someone is hurt or upset we help them by telling an adult. We decided that smiling at each other is a lovely, simple way to show our love and spread kindness.
In Year 3 we have been inspired to follow Matthew’s advice. Hugo tidied his bedroom when his Mum asked him to even though he was busy playing. As a class we have all tried to do what Mrs. Kotarba has asked us to to straight away. Hanna made a good choice not to fight with her sister at home. We have followed the rules in games we’ve played and listened to all the adults that work with us. We also held our own liturgy on kindness and caring.
Year 4 made good choices by always using good manners and saying please and thank you. They chose to follow instructions first time and were kind to each other. They chose to help their friends when they were upset.