Worship

Our Weekly Worship & RE Gallery

As we return from our break and look toward the summer term, our school reflects a season of profound renewal. This week, we have transitioned from the quiet reflection of Lent into the vibrant joy of the Easter season, exploring how the messages we share in school take root in the world around us.

Our Worship Theme is...

How does the risen Jesus bring life and hope to the world today?

In our classroom collective worship, we have been exploring the transformative power of the Resurrection. We have focused on the Christian value of Love and how it intertwines with the British values of Mutual Respect and Tolerance, as well as the UN Rights of the Child.

We have spent time thinking deeply about our own community - asking ourselves what truly makes a great place to live. We’ve discovered that a home is far more than just bricks and mortar; it is defined by how we treat one another. This was beautifully captured by our focus on Isaiah 32:18:

"My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places."

We also reflected on the words of Maya Angelou: "The ache for home lives in all of us, the safe place where we can go as we are and not be questioned." Together, we have realised that by living out the risen Jesus' message of unconditional love, we create that 'safe place' for everyone in our community.

Reflecting Together at Home: Building Our 'Home' Together

While we settle into the new term, you might like to explore these themes of community and belonging as a family:

• Talk as a family about the places in your neighbourhood where you feel most at home. Is it a park, a library, or a neighbour's house? What makes it feel safe? Discuss how your family can contribute to that feeling for others through mutual respect.

• Inspired by the UN Rights of the Child - specifically the right to a safe home and a voice - discuss how we can make sure no one feels 'questioned' or excluded. How can we show tolerance to those who might be different from us?

• If you have a garden or a window box, plant something new this week. As you dig the soil, reflect on Isaiah’s promise of a 'quiet resting place'. How can we make our own household a place of peace and restorative love?