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All About Recycling

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This week in Eco Club, we learned how recycling helps us to look after God’s world by reducing waste and protecting the Earth’s precious resources. Inspired by Laudato Si’, we discussed how everything we use has value and how reusing and recycling materials helps to care for our common home. By making thoughtful choices at school and at home, we can all play a part in protecting God’s creation for future generations.

We learned about the different materials that can be recycled. We discussed why recycling is important for reducing waste and shared examples of items we use in school and at home that can be reused or recycled.

Loneliness & Making Connections

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This week in Mini Vinnies, we learned about loneliness and what it means to feel alone when we do not want to be. We talked about how people can sometimes feel lonely even when they are with others, and why it is important to notice these feelings and respond with kindness. This helped us understand how we can follow Jesus by showing compassion and care for everyone.

We thought about who might feel lonely in our school, parish and local community. We planned a coffee morning in our church hall to bring people together and to reach out a hand of friendship.

World Peace Day 2026

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For World Peace Day 2026, the Mini Vinnies led a special Celebration of the Word for the whole school. We thought about what peace really means and how we can create peace in our own lives by being kind, forgiving and a positive example to others. We reflected on a story about a child living in conflict in El Salvador and how he used sport, music and dance to bring his community together in solidarity. This helped us live out our Mini Vinnies mission by working for justice and hope, just as Jesus teaches us.

We invited every child in the school to pray for peace each day during our Week of Peace and to create decorations for their classrooms to mark the event.

We also decorated doves with prayers, scripture and messages of peace, which we used to decorate our Creative Prayer Area.

We Praise You God – Year 4 performing a dance for Gaudete Sunday

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The season of Advent is a time of expectation and preparation for Christmas, as well as remembering that Jesus will come again at the end of the world, as he promised.  Children learnt that the third Sunday of Advent is called ‘Gaudete Sunday’.  Gaudete is a Latin word for Rejoice.  It is meant to be a break midway through the season of Advent.  It encourages and reminds people of the nearness of Jesus’ coming.  On Gaudete Sunday, you will often hear the word rejoice.

Year 4 listened to the Scripture from Phillipians then sang the hymn ‘Rejoice in the Lord Always’ based on that Scripture.  They were then given the music and lyrics to John Burland’s hymn ‘We Praise You God’ and performed a dance to it.

You God’ then performed a dance to it.

Nursery Nativity

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Look at us all dressed up for our Nativity play. Don’t we all look fabulous!

Our Choir Shines at the Civic Carol Concert!

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We are thrilled to share that our school choir took part in this year’s Civic Carol Concert at Temple Park, bringing festive cheer to the whole community!

The event featured choirs from across the area and a live orchestra, creating a magical atmosphere filled with music and joy. Our talented pupils sang beautifully, filling the hall with the spirit of Christmas and making us all proud.

A huge thank you to our choir members for their hard work and dedication, and to everyone who came along to support them. It was a wonderful opportunity for our children to showcase their voices and represent our school at such a special occasion.

Well done, choir – you were amazing!

 

Bird Feeders

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This week in Eco Club, we learned how winter can be a difficult time for local birds, as natural food sources become scarce. Inspired by Laudato Si’ and our call to care for God’s creation, we thought about how small actions can make a big difference. By supporting local wildlife, we are living out our responsibility to protect and respect all living things that share our common home.

We used all natural, biodegradable materials to make our bird feeders to ensure that they do not harm the environment. To create our bird feeders, we mixed bird food and dried fruit with vegetable fat and pressed the mixture onto pine cones. We placed our bird feeders around the school grounds to provide a healthy food source for local birds and support them through the winter.

We had lots of fun creating our bird feeders, although it was very messy!

Star Academy Infant Nativity

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Our infants took centre stage in this year’s Nativity, “Star Academy,” and truly wowed us with their amazing singing and acting skills.

The children brought the story of the Nativity to life with confidence, joy, and creativity. Their hard work and enthusiasm shone through every moment.

A huge thank you to our incredible pupils, supportive families, and Mr Richardson, who wrote the play, for making this a magical event – you were all stars!

Christmas Cards for Elderly Parishioners

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This week in Mini Vinnies, we made special Christmas cards for elderly parishioners at St Bede’s Church. We talked about how some older people can feel lonely, especially at Christmas, and why it is important to reach out with kindness and love. By doing this, we followed Jesus’ example of caring for others and lived out the Mini Vinnies’ mission of service and compassion.

We painted Nativity silhouettes to remind everyone of the true meaning of Christmas. Our cards brought joy and comfort to the parishioners and helped us show care, solidarity and friendship within our community.

Year 5 Celebration of the Word

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This week, our Year 5 pupils led a Celebration of the Word on the theme of Hope, sharing their reflections on Advent with their families. The focal point was the Advent wreath, reminding us that this season is a time of waiting in joyful hope for the coming of Jesus.

Through readings, prayers, and a litany of rejoicing, the children explored what it means to wait with hope and purpose. Parents were invited to join in singing a joyful hymn and to write messages of hope to hang on our tree.

Thank you to everyone who joined us. May this Advent season fill your hearts with hope and joy!

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