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Our Weekly Worship & RE Gallery
Our Weekly Worship & RE Gallery
As we move further into the summer term, our collective worship has shifted its focus to a powerful and uplifting Christian value: Hope. This week, we explored this theme through the lens of Creation, celebrating a very special milestone and reflecting on our shared responsibility to protect the beautiful world we inhabit.
A Century of Inspiration: Sir David Attenborough at 100
A Century of Inspiration: Sir David Attenborough at 100
Today marks the 100th birthday of Sir David Attenborough, a man who has spent over 70 years visiting every continent on Earth to bring the wonders of the natural world into our homes. We used his incredible legacy to ask ourselves a big question: Why do some people become so important to the world?
The children reflected on how Sir David’s work has evolved; while his early documentaries focused on the untouched beauty of nature, his later work highlights the urgent need to repair the damage our planet has faced. We discussed what it means to make an impact, comparing his journey to the figures our St Stephen's classes are named after, such as Malala Yousafzai, Nelson Mandela, and Greta Thunberg.
Values in Action: Protecting Our Common Home
Values in Action: Protecting Our Common Home
Our discussions linked Sir David’s mission to our British Values. We explored the Rule of Law, noting that environmental responsibilities apply to everyone - from world leaders and big companies to each of us at home. We also connected this to Democracy and the UN Rights of the Child, emphasising that children have a right to express their views on the environment and that adults have a duty to listen and respect those opinions.
In our classrooms, we grounded these ideas in the teachings of the Bible, specifically Genesis 2:15:
"The Lord God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it."
We learned that humanity has been given a special responsibility to act as stewards of the Earth. As the primatologist Jane Goodall famously said: "What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." By choosing to care for Creation, we keep the light of Hope alive for future generations.
Reflecting Together at Home
Reflecting Together at Home
To continue these reflections as a family, you may wish to discuss these questions together:
Sir David Attenborough’s message changed from simply observing nature to protecting it. Why do you think it is important for us to speak up when we see something we love being damaged?
Who do you think is ultimately responsible for looking after the planet? Is it world leaders, or is it us? Talk about how small, everyday acts of kindness toward nature can add up to a big difference.
What is the best way to show someone else how to be kind to the environment? Think of one practical thing your family can do this week - perhaps planting something, recycling more carefully, or simply spending time noticing the nature in your local area.
Worship at St Stephen’s: A Message from Rev. Lauren
Worship at St Stephen’s: A Message from Rev. Lauren
Jesus said, “Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find” (Matthew 7:7).
I have found prayer to be a quiet but powerful gift in the midst of a busy and often unpredictable life. It reminds us that we are not alone, and it genuinely makes a difference in our hearts, our homes, and in the things we face.
As both a parent and a priest, with two children here at St Stephen’s, I would love to pray with you for our school, our children, and anything you may be facing. Whether prayer is familiar to you or something you are curious to explore, you are very welcome.
Join Us for Our Parent Prayer Group
Join Us for Our Parent Prayer Group
When: 9:00am – 9:45am
Where: Please meet outside the Chertsey Road entrance, where I will greet you and sign you in.
Upcoming Dates:
Thursday 21st May
Thursday 25th June
Thursday 16th July
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