In this week’s Monday assembly, Mrs Beer talked to us about the challenges that face our brothers and sisters across the world.
We heard how many of them do not have clean water to drink, soap to wash their hands with, food to eat or a place to live.
We are lucky enough to have all of those things, but we take them for granted. When we turn on the tap, we know there will be clean water to drink. When we turn on the light, we know a bulb will come on. When we get home after school, we know that there will be food for dinner – and we all have homes to go to.
We take other things for granted too – the sun in the sky, the leaves on the trees, the birds singing, flowers blooming and bees buzzing.
This is the scripture we heard:
A reading from the book of Genesis
God said, “Let there be light,” and there was the sun.
God said, “Let there be water,” and there were the seas.
God said, “Let the seas be filled with creatures and the skies be filled with flying creatures.” And they were.
God said, “Let the earth be filled with animals,” and so it was.
God saw that it was good.
So then God created men and women who would love and care for the world.
God looked at all creation and it was very good.
The word of the Lord
Thanks be to God
Our mission this week, therefore, is to appreciate the beauty and the wonder in the world around us.
We can’t wait to hear how you achieve your mission this week. Tell us in the comments below.
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In Foundation Stage we have really enjoyed playing out in the lovely sunshine this week. Some of us have noticed that flowers are starting to grow. We have seen beautiful snowdrops when we walk to school.
Year 1 have noticed the birds singing in the morning and someone saw geese flying and liked the noise they were making. Mrs Kerry really enjoyed watching the landing on Mars, which was a fantastic Achievement !
In Year 5 the children have listened to the birds sing and smelt some flowers. They have gone on long walks to the forest with family members and appreciated the trees because the these give them oxygen and make them feell at peace with the world.
This week Year 2 have planted daffodil bulbs in the garden tubs out in the playground. They have said that they will enjoy watching these grow. Year 2 have enjoyed the sunshine this week and have enjoyed running around outside in the playground. They have also loved looking at the trees in the playground and noticed how they are coming into bud and have discussed the leaves that will grow from the buds.
In Year 6 this week we have enjoyed the sunny weather and have been very appreciative of the lighter evenings and brighter days- a sign that things in our world are changing for the better. We have been taking time to stop and appreciate the spring world waking up around us. We have listened to the birds singing, looked for blossoming flowers and enjoyed playing outside without being wrapped up in hat, gloves and scarves.
In Year 3 this week we have enjoyed playing out in the sunshine and feeling it’s warmth on our faces. We have also been listening to the birds singing from our classroom and noticed that it is lighter for longer each day. On our walks we have admired the beautiful flowers that tell us spring is on the way, the daffodils, snow drops and crocuses.