Welcome to your new class! 🌟 We are so excited to have you here and can’t wait to learn and discover new things together. Let’s make this a wonderful year together! ✨
"Therefore encourage one another and build each other up."
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV)
🌟 Welcome to our amazing Jerusalem Class✨. You all look so smart 🤩 and ready 📚, and we can’t wait to begin this wonderful journey of learning together! 🚀"
We held our class Advent workshop, and the children were joined by their parents. The children read an Advent liturgy to their parents and the class, and together we spent time reflecting on its meaning. We then decorated Advent baubles, each featuring a key word from the season—such as hope—and designed them creatively. The children and their parents worked beautifully together, and we enjoyed a truly lovely afternoon celebrating our Advent liturgy workshop.
We held our Advent Liturgy assembly in preparation for the start of Advent on 1st December. Our Mini Vinnies led a thoughtful liturgy for the whole school, sharing prayers and reflections to help us prepare for the season. It was a lovely way to begin our Advent journey together.
We have been making our own lanterns in preparation for the Fleetwood Lantern Parade, and the children have been trying very hard and showing wonderful creativity in their ideas.
We attended our class Mass, and Father Stephen explained the Gospel story to us. We listened carefully and joined in with the responses. We all went up for a blessing, and Father Stephen was impressed with our answers to his questions. He used a box of sweets to show us that God’s love is something to be shared and not kept for just one person.
We gathered together as a school to celebrate the beautiful feast of the Presentation of Mary. During the Mass, we reflected on Mary’s faith, courage, and trust in God, and thought about how we can follow her example in our own lives. Zion class took part reverently in the readings, prayers, and singing, helping to make the celebration meaningful for our whole school community. It was a special moment of prayer and gratitude as we honoured Mary and asked her to guide us on our journey of faith.
On Wednesday 19th November, children were invited to wear one red item with their school uniform to support Aid to the Church in Need’s #RedWednesday campaign, which raises awareness of people persecuted for their Christian faith. As a Catholic school, November was a month of remembrance. #RedWednesday helped us reflect on those today who suffer for their faith and show courage in the face of injustice. Families were invited to join us in prayer and solidarity for all who were persecuted or suffering worldwide.
During our Mental Health Day, we’ve taken part in a variety of activities. One focused on understanding how our minds work, while others included outdoor resilience games and discussions about how we can become the best versions of ourselves. We also had relaxation time to reflect and give our minds space to rest. In addition, we took part in anti-bullying activities and wore odd socks to help raise awareness for Mental Health Day.
In English, we have been working on the animated clip Powerless. The children have been creative, writing their own past-tense stories based on the clip and using a range of grammar features to improve their work. They have really enjoyed the animation and sharing their thoughts about the wordless story.
We have been learning about Rock and Roll — exploring its origins, key features, and influence on modern music. We also had fun performing the Hand Jive, a popular dance from the Rock and Roll era!
We held a lovely class worship where the children took active roles in leading each part. A child read a passage from the Bible, another shared our closing prayer, and another lit the candle to remind us of God’s light. We have also learned a new Gospel Acclamation song, which the children now include in every worship. It has brought a wonderful sense of unity and joy to our celebrations.
In PE, we are developing our dance skills by exploring moves from cultures around the world. Using poems and mind maps as inspiration, we create imaginative routines that reflect different themes. We work cooperatively in groups, giving peer feedback and showing good timing, posture, and extension while performing with creativity and cultural awareness.
Our school came together to mark Remembrance Day with a special whole-school assembly. We all gathered in the hall to do our two-minute silence, taking time to reflect on the bravery and sacrifices of those who have served in wars and conflicts. It was a meaningful moment of respect and remembrance for everyone.
This term in French, we have been learning how to greet each other, ask and answer questions such as “Comment ça va ?” (How are you?), and introduce ourselves. We practised these skills through the nursery rhyme “Deux petits chatons” (Two Tiny Kittens).
We also learned to describe shapes using colours and sizes, and practised counting in French up to twelve (douze). In addition, we learned how to ask someone’s age (Quel âge as-tu ?) and say how old we are (J’ai huit ans, for example).
To finish, we enjoyed playing some traditional French playground games, including “La Marelle” (similar to hopscotch) and “Le Loup est-il passé ?” (Has the wolf passed?), a fun circle game with a song.
We were fortunate to take part in a fantastic Culture Music Festival today! An Arabic musician generously shared his music and culture with us, and we even learned an Arabic song. We listened to a variety of instruments and later joined an assembly where we showcased another musician’s work — Stomp. What a wonderful and inspiring afternoon it’s been!
In HRSE we have learned that God created each of us for a purpose and that every human life is precious. We listened to the story of Jairus’ daughter and saw how Jesus cares for everyone. We also learned about the Sacraments of Baptism and Reconciliation. Recently, we have been thinking about how we are all unique and how we can respect and care for our bodies.
Our whole school celebrated All Saints’ Day with a special Mass. We learnt that it is a time to remember and honour all the saints who showed faith, kindness, and devotion to God. We listened to readings and prayers about how the saints followed Jesus through their courage and love for others. We also learnt about St Oscar Romero, who was born in El Salvador in 1917. He became the Archbishop of San Salvador and spoke out bravely against injustice, helping those who were poor and treated unfairly.
The children have decorated a pumpkin inspired by their favourite book character! They worked so hard at home with the help of their parents, and we were so impressed with the amazing creations they brought in. Every pumpkin was unique and showed such creativity and effort — they’ve all done a fantastic job!
Learning a basic biscuit recipe and adapting it for a new audience while considering the cost of ingredients and other expenses against a set budget. We then adapted our recipe to make tasty biscuits.
The children had a great time during a visit from SCARF, learning all about the theme “It’s Great to Be Me!”
They explored how the brain works, including how it learns from mistakes and stores memories. They discovered important parts of the brain like the hippocampus (memory), the brain stem (basic functions), the amygdala (emotions), and the prefrontal cortex (decision-making and self-control).
It was a fun and fascinating way to learn more about themselves and how their amazing brains work!
In RE, we have been learning that humans are made in the image of God, which means everyone is equal and deserves respect. We linked this to the creation story, which shows that the world is a gift from God and we are called to care for it. This connects to Catholic teaching about stewardship and human dignity. We also explored religious words like “imago Dei” and saw how the Psalms praise God for creation, reminding us to look after the world and treat others fairly.
The creepy crawling man came in and showed us lots of different creepy crawlies. The children were very excited—and a little nervous—as they got the chance to hold some of them!
We have been learning about where our food comes from, food miles, and how transporting food can harm the environment. We have been exploring ways to reduce food waste and make choices that help protect our planet.
We took part in Aid to the Church in Need’s global campaign, “One Million Children Praying the Rosary,” joining children around the world in prayer for peace and unity.
Gathered in our Peace and Prayer Garden, the children prayed the Rosary with faith and love in front of the statue of Mary. As they moved through each decade, they reflected on the life of Jesus through Mary’s eyes.
This special moment reminded us that even small prayers, when said with love, can help bring peace to our world.
“When a million children pray the Rosary, the world will change.” – Saint Padre Pio
In English, we have been analysing fact files so we can write our own about Roald Dahl. We looked at the key features of a fact file, such as headings, subheadings, bullet points, interesting facts, and pictures. This helped us understand how to organise information clearly and make it fun to read.
We have also been writing a letter as they received a letter from Mr. Willy Wonka, asking them to try some chocolates and help him choose which one to keep making. They wrote persuasive letters to convince him of their favourite, using exciting vocabulary and clear reasons. We think Mr. Wonka will be very impressed!
A refugee lady visited our class to teach us about real stories of refugees. She explained that anyone can become a refugee and even told us about some famous ones. She asked us to imagine what we’d take if we had to leave home quickly. We also learned about the tough challenges refugees face, like finding safety and a new place to live.
The children in our class have been awarded WOW badges for their amazing efforts in travelling actively to school throughout September. Whether they walked, scooted, cycled, or used park and stride, everyone showed real commitment to staying active and making healthy travel choices. Well done to all our badge earners – keep it up!
We had our first class Mass. We listened carefully and had a wonderful time hearing Father Stephen. It was a special experience and we enjoyed being part of it together.
We took part in a democratic process where we listened carefully to the Year 6 children present their Head Boy and Head Girl speeches. Afterwards, we each had the opportunity to cast our vote to help decide who would represent our school.
We have been reading Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Using the front cover and clues from the text, we have been predicting and inferring what might happen in the story. We have also been exploring exciting adjectives to help us write character descriptions, bringing the characters to life with rich and detailed vocabulary.
We have been making music with our hands, feet, fingers, and mouths to create the sound of rain. The children had lots of fun clapping, clicking, and stomping to make raindrops, showers, and even thunder. They enjoyed working together, listening to each other, and using their imaginations to create a rainstorm with sound!
We had worship time in class where we came together to reflect and pray. It was a special time for the children to be calm, thoughtful, and share in moments of peace and thankfulness.
We have been doing gymnastics and practicing our rolls. The children tried different techniques to help them, such as tucking their heads in, keeping their knees close, and using their arms for balance. They enjoyed experimenting with these movements and building their confidence as they rolled in different ways.
We’ve been learning about place value using practical resources like base ten blocks, including hundreds blocks, and place value charts to help us understand the value of different digits.
We have been learning how to stay safe online. We've talked about asking permission before using devices, keeping personal information private and what to do if we see upsetting content. We've also learned how to use social media kindly and responsibly 💻🔒.
In Jerusalem Class, we’ve enjoyed getting to know each other through fun games like Human Bingo. We have also explored the meaning of our class name and gathered interesting facts. It’s been a great start to the year!
