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Year 4 Celebration of the Word with parents

19th October 2025 By carolinekennedy

In RE, Year 4 have been learning about Reconciliation.  Some of the children have been preparing for their First Reconciliation.  The Sacrament of Reconciliation celebrates the fact that we are loved and forgiven by God and that when we say sorry to one another and experience forgiveness we are experiencing God’s forgiveness.

Parents were invited into school to share in our Celebration of the Word as we celebrated God’s unconditional love and forgiveness.  At the end of our Celebration of the Word, the families were given a mission to show love and care for others, letting their light shine.  The children gave their parents a leaf on which to write (with their child) how they would follow our mission.  At the end of the COTW, parents were given a Good Shepherd’ prayer card to take home.


Filed Under: Catholic Life, Prayer & Liturgy News, Year 4 News

Flowers for Spring

10th October 2025 By carolinekennedy

This week, we have been planting some seeds and bulbs in our planters that will bloom in springtime. We hope that these new flowers will create more habitats and sources of food for our local insects. We can’t wait to watch them grow!




Filed Under: Catholic Life, Laudato Si Eco Club News

Leadership Team Voting

1st October 2025 By carolinekennedy

In our first session of the academic year, the children spent some time getting to know each other. We then learnt about the leadership roles within the Mini Vinnies. The children reflected on their own qualities, skills and talents, and we discussed those required by each leadership role.

They voted to elect the children who will take on the leadership roles within the group, linking to our British value, democracy, and our Catholic Social Teaching principle, subsidiarity. We chose a president, a vice-president, secretaries, treasurers and communications officers.




 

Filed Under: Catholic Life, Mini Vinnies

The Eco Brigade (Lima, Peru)

19th September 2025 By carolinekennedy

This week, our Eco Club children learnt all about the positive changes that groups of children their age are making in communities around the world.

In Lima, there is an area called Lomas de Carabayllo. It is one of the most polluted areas of the city, and there is also a lack of space for children to play.

In the district there is an area called the Lomas de Primavera, part of a chain of hills and mountains which are known as Lima’s green lung. But this area is under threat from land traffickers, people who illegally sell the land to others, and mining companies who are trying to invade the area.

In several local schools there are eco-brigades, whose job is to be environmental leaders and protectors. They do a range of activities to protect the environment.
By planting and protecting trees they are helping the planet breathe.

Inspired by the story of The Eco Brigade, we painted leaves of inspiration for the upcoming academic year. We paid close attention to the intricate design of each leaf, God’s design. We hope that they will inspire us on our mission to care for God’s creation this year.

 

Filed Under: Catholic Life, Laudato Si Eco Club News

Ideas for the Year

12th September 2025 By carolinekennedy

This week, our Eco Club children shared their ideas for what they would like to achieve this academic year.

After this, we went out into the local area to pick up litter and clean our streets. We talked about how our actions will have a positive impact on our local community and on the environment. We are acting for the good of everyone and helping to care for God’s gifts.



 

Filed Under: Catholic Life, Laudato Si Eco Club News

Wildflower Garden in Full Bloom

5th September 2025 By carolinekennedy

The children were so excited to see the fruits of their labour when they returned to school after the summer holidays! Our wildflower garden was bursting with colour and wildlife. The bees and butterflies love the new environment we have created for them.

Filed Under: Catholic Life, Laudato Si Eco Club News

Plastic Pollution Project

11th July 2025 By carolinekennedy

Approximately 11 million tonnes of plastic enters the ocean every year. That’s the equivalent of dumping 2,000 bin wagons full of plastic into the world’s oceans, rivers, and lakes every single day!
Sea creatures can get trapped and injured by plastic bags, fishing nets, and other debris. They can also mistake plastic for food, which can lead to starvation or poisoning.

In Laudato Si’, Pope Francis called us to be caretakers of God’s gifts to the world. We are encouraging everyone to REDUCE, REUSE and RECYCLE.

We have created these beautiful works of art using waste plastic to remind everyone how important it is to show love and respect to God’s creatures and to care for the earth, our common home. They will be entered into The Spirted Arts Competition, an annual Christian arts event run by the National Association of Teachers of Religious Education.

Filed Under: Catholic Life, Laudato Si Eco Club News

First Holy Communion Going Forth Mass

23rd June 2025 By carolinekennedy

On Sunday, the First Holy Communion children celebrated their ‘Going Forth’ Mass, where they received their certificates from Fr Bill.

Here they are together, and collecting their certificates.







Filed Under: Catholic Life, First Holy Communion News, News, Year 4 News

First Holy Communion Day

22nd June 2025 By carolinekennedy

Some of our Year 4 children made their first Holy Communion on Saturday June 14th.  It was a wonderful mass – the church was filled with families, friends and staff to support the children, the children read beautifully and looked amazing!  Everyone was so proud of them!


After Mass, the children headed down to the church hall which was decorated with beautiful artwork, prayers, poems and cards made by their St Bede’s family.  The children then tucked into their First Holy Communion breakfast before continuing the celebrations at home with their families.



Filed Under: Catholic Life, First Holy Communion News, News, Prayer & Liturgy News, Year 4 News

Planting Our Wildflower Garden

13th June 2025 By carolinekennedy

Our Eco Club have been busy sowing seeds to create a beautiful wildflower garden this week. This project will help attract and support local wildlife, especially important pollinators like bees and butterflies. As the flowers grow and bloom, they will provide food and shelter for these vital insects, helping to strengthen our local ecosystem.

We are proud to be making a positive difference for local nature and can’t wait to watch our garden come to life!


 

Filed Under: Catholic Life, Laudato Si Eco Club News

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