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World Views Day

25th Mar 2024

The children looked at the question of Why do some people think that life is a journey? They have looked through the different lenses, of Judaism, Humanism, Islam, Sikhi and Christianity to be able to try and answer the questions. There has been lots of deep philosophical thinking in all the classrooms today.

World Philosophy Day 2023

16th Nov 2023

We celebrated World Philosophy Day on 16th November by thinking and reflecting on What a Human would look like in the future. The children cam up with some amazing ideas:Maryam in year 3 thought we may live inside computers because computers are becoming more and more important in our lives.Arthur also in year 3 reflected on the impact of climate change and how this would effect the evolution...

World Views day!

29th Mar 2023

The children participated in a day of discussion and art during World Views day. The philosophical question was What is a sacred place? Through a variety of different P4C activities the children had the opportunity to think deeply about the concept of 'sacred' and 'special' and what these concepts mean to them and others. They shared different sacred artefacts in the Think Tent and thought...

RE-Easter Story Tableaux

24th Mar 2023

2J Recreated tableaux from the Easter Story- freeze framing the parts they thought were most important. Then they drew a comic style sketch of the events that took place. 1) Entry to Jerusalem on a donkey 2) Pharisees wary of Jesus' claims 3) Jesus' anger at the money lenders in the temple 4) Pharisees and Judas plot to betray Jesus 5) More people gather to hear Jesus at the temple 6)...

1A World Views Day - P4C

12th Dec 2022

Today we spent our time thinking about different world views. We had a talk about Buddhism which was very interesting - especially the part about the symbol of the lotus flower which grows out of the muddy waters. He explained that even when the waters are muddy (maybe we feel sad or angry) the lotus flower will grow (there can be happiness). We talked about this a lot today and it...

6C World View Day

12th Dec 2022

Today 6C enjoyed a variety of activities. We had a presentation about Buddhism and a lively discussion afterwards, analysed the different opinions people have about God and looked at pieces of art about "Spiritual Pathways." Then the children could create their own piece of art. Some were very unique while others took a lot of inspiration from our example or were influenced by Christmas, which is just...

Year 5......Spirituality Walks, Circles and Words

12th Dec 2022

We thought about how to best express spirituality for ourselves using words and colour as our inspiration.

World Views Day 2022

12th Dec 2022

The children have had a great time today, thinking about the big question: Do All world views lead the same direction? The children enjoyed a lovely talk introducing them to Buddhism. They have all completed a P4C activity, enjoyed a story in the story tent and completed some lovely art works, in order for them to gain a deeper understanding of the big question.

Year 4 visit to St John's Church

8th Dec 2022

St John's church kindly invited year 4 to visit them this morning, to learn about the Nativity. We met a wise person who told us the story of Christmas and how it all started with Mary. We met a young girl called Mary and her new baby, Jesus. Then we talked to a shepherd who was surprised to be the first person to visit the new born king. We also encountered the Horrible King Herod and told us his...

4L philosophy day

22nd Nov 2022

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P4C Gold Award Feedback

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Christ Church has scooped a Gold Award from national education charity SAPERE P4C to mark its outstanding commitment to and progress in Philosophy for Children (P4C). We are very proud to be the first school in Kent to achieve this award.

P4C is an approach to teaching and learning which, research has shown, enhances children’s thinking and communication skills and boosts their self-esteem.

The SAPERE P4C Gold Award is the charity’s highest award and is only given to those schools which have fully embedded P4C in their ethos, strategy, teaching and learning and which have met the strict criteria for the award. The award celebrates the hard work of students and staff at Christ Church to develop and sustain critical, creative, caring and collaborative thinking across their school.

What do we do in P4C?

In P4C sessions, teachers use a stimulus, such as a picture book, video clip, or photograph, to help children to explore big philosophical concepts such as fairness, bravery, friendship, conflict and respect. Children are supported to create philosophical questions about the concepts, questions such as:

Is it ever OK to lie?
Do we have to respect everyone?
Can good people do bad things?

The children then choose the question they would most like to explore. Teachers encourage students to think about the ideas and concepts behind the questions, and to discuss and challenge ideas as a group – a community of enquiry. As the questions grow more philosophical and imaginative, children learn to recognise and explore different perspectives.

Amelia Foster, CEO of SAPERE P4C, said: “The young people of Christ Church CEP Academy really impressed us, not only with their ability to think deeply and to share their thoughts with eloquence and passion, but also with their willingness to really listen to and build on the ideas of others. Both teachers and students have worked hard over the past few years – and especially during the pandemic – to really embed P4C across the school, and we are delighted that the school is the first in Kent to receive our Gold Award.”

SAPERE’s three award levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold – celebrate a school's progress in establishing high-quality, sustainable P4C across the school. Each application undergoes rigorous scrutiny and only those which meet the criteria will receive an Award.

For more information contact please contact our school or Clare Woodcock, Communications Manager at SAPERE P4C on clarewoodcock@sapere.org.uk, tel 01865 408333/07591 181386.

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Our thinking question this week:

I wonder how our school community could be even better at including all and helping all to feel loved and welcomed?

Dean - 21st Jul 2024
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2J/3DH - 24th Jun 2024
'I wonder if there is a time you have needed the belt of truth in your life?'

-Teddie- I lied about tidying my room so I could go out and play football but I wish I didn't tell a lie.

Sophia - When someone said something mean and I saw it I spoke out and told the teacher the truth so a friend didn't get hurt by others being mean.

Freyja- I have to wear the belt of truth when I think I will get told off for something I have done wrong; if I lie then someone will find out and no one will trust me again.

4L/2L - 24th Jun 2024
'I wonder if there is a time you have needed the belt of truth in your life?'

-Michelle- I accidently broke my mum's cup and I decided to tell the truth. She said 'That's okay-accidents happen'.
-Amelia-When I went to my mum's house I accidentally broke a plate. I told her the truth and she forgave me.
Luna-it is important to tell the truth because otherwise people won't trust you in the future.

2J-3DH - 22nd Apr 2024
Parable/Order of the Mustard Seed.

How could we show the values of the O.T.M.S. in our lives?

To show patience with others even when they annoy us.

To be patient when we don't understand tricky maths. We will get it if we keep trying.

To show that all people are important young or old- like the mustard plant.

To plant seeds and bulbs for the future so we can help insects and birds. Help the flowers grow by watering them.

We can drink water ourselves and eat healthily so we can help others and grow up strong like the mustard tree.

2L and 4L - 22nd Apr 2024
I wonder why they chose these promises to live by? I wonder how we could live by these promises in our school community?
To followGod and Jesus
To show love to the community
to lead a good life
to work together
to follow Jesus's teachings
to look after new people in school and look after them
to be a good friend

4J and 3B - 22nd Apr 2024
How can we live by these promises (being kind) in our school?
Helping each other. Encouraging others in playing football. Helping them to understand the rules of a game. If someone has fallen over and hurt themselves. Can help with kind words and bringing them someone that can help. use your manners, saying please and thank you. Complimenting people.

Year 1 and Year 6 buddy worship - 22nd Apr 2024
We have chosen the creative C to help us with our thinking question: I wonder why The Order of the Mustard Seed chose these promises to live by? I wonder how we could live by these promises in our school community?
Be true to Christ. Be kind to people. To take the Gospel to the nations. By helping people. Help people do the washing and be kind. By preaching about Jesus and spreading his word they can be the best version of themselves. Be kind to others so that they will be kind to you. If people are fighting that can make us feel upset so we need to make sure we promise to be kind and spread the word about Jesus.

3DH/2J - 4th Mar 2024
In PE working together as a group if someone feels left out. (Sadie)
When someone is stuck in a race and they need a drink, get them a drink (Gina)
If we introduce something new in maths and someone is away we can help them understand when they come back(Freya)
When someone hurts themselves you can help them(Osi)
If someone doesn't know what to write in writing, I would help them(Adam)
If someone doesn't have anyone to play with play with them so they don't feel left out(Lilly)

2J-3DH Cooperation Wedding at Canna - 4th Mar 2024
Cooperation: teamwork, being helpful, kind, sharing, togetherness

How can we show it in school?

To stand up against bullying.

Help our friends to focus and learn.

Playing sports and gams by working as teams.

Helping someone when hey are hurt.

Helping to edit work, change spellings or give ideas as a group.

We planting bulbs in our out door area and watering them when needed.

Singing in worship and laying instruments need teamwork.

2L and 4L - 4th Mar 2024
Using positive feedback to help others
Work together as a team.
Be kind and caring.
Be nice to your friends
LIsten to each other..
Take turns

Year 6AND Year 1 - 4th Mar 2024
I wonder how we can use cooperation in our school community to help and support each other?

Working together and tidying our classroom and looking after the environment around our school.

Working as a team- helping each other

If someone is hurt you can cooperate with others and help them

If you see someone who struggles, we can help them by working with others

if there's someone new, we can welcome them

4L/2L - 4th Mar 2024
Amelie-when someone doesn't have friends
Sophie-when we do 'Shared Writing' we talk together and write
Billie-we talk to our partners and come up with ideas
Amelia-Sharing friends
Jacob-working together when playing a game
Michelle-we work together during PE and when being Worship Leaders
Ethan-working together in maths
Rares-we need to work as a team during football

3DH/2J - 22nd Jan 2024
The teachers could help us. (Adam)
Help someone on their first day (Calan)
Be a very good friend (Ali)
Share books and knowledge(Freddie)
Celebrate when it is someone's birthday (Chase)
Help People when they need help (Freyja)

4J and 3B - 22nd Jan 2024
I wonder how our school community could be even better at including all and helping all to feel loved and welcomed.
Our school could help new pupils in the school by showing them around and being kind to them.
Teachers try harder to welcome children when they are having a hard time.
Reach out to other school and include them.
New teachers should be respectful as well as the existing ones.
More teachers from different parts of the world - Sharing their experiences. Help others who come from other places.

2L and 4L - 22nd Jan 2024
Include families more
support anyone new
keep being friends
keep trying to be kind

4L and 2L - 22nd Jan 2024
Luna-carry on making people feel welcome because we already do a good job
Amelie-When we first come into the school, show people around the building
Rares-help people feel welcomed
Jacob-be kind to people
Noah-check they're okay
Michelle-accept others for who they are
Billie-share love

2L and 4L - 4th Dec 2023
I wonder what we can learn from MAF?
They are a good team and deliver water to countries that don't have clean water.
They help other people so that they can be well and healthy every day.

They are a group of people who save others every day.
~We learn that we should be grateful that we have things that others don't have.

4L and 2L - 4th Dec 2023
Musa-MAF provide food to those who need it
Leonardo-MAF provide medical care to those who need it
Billie- It's good to help people who need it
Noah-MAF help people who speak different languages
Michelle-help people who need what you need
Mr Lozano-MAF help people learn about Christianity by translating the Bible into their language.

4J and 3B - 9th Oct 2023
I wonder how we can develop resilience so that we can keep trying even though it may be tough?
We can develop resilience by getting back up and trying again. I got my mum to hold my hand and help me. Good to have a rest and get yourself focused and calm. Get back up and carry on trying. Don't worry about it, there are other people who can help and support you. Try to keep your balance. Get courage from your parents. They normally say that I don't have to be sad about this.

4L/2L - 9th Oct 2023
Gabriela-You have to practice and keep going.
Billie-if you have tried lots of times then why not try doing it a different way
Elsie-keep on trying till you get it
Jennifer-never give up and keep on going
Neo-keep on trying until you achieve
Noah-never give up!
Musa-if you can't do it, don't be afraid to ask for help
Michelle-have faith in yourself that you can keep on going
Sophie-have faith in yourself to keep on trying
Ella P-never give up because God is right next to you

2L and 4L - 9th Oct 2023
think about how you can keep going even when you find something tricky
if you can't find something keep on going until you find it.
take a couple of deep breaths and then try again
listen to others who can support you when you are getting stuck
Don't give up
take a break from the activity and go back to it.

Year 6 and year 1 - 9th Oct 2023
I wonder how we can develop resilience so that we can keep trying even though it may be tough?

If you never give up your muscles get stronger

practise your words in spelling

never back down- never give up

keep trying to achieve your goal

set some goals and aim for them

believe you can achieve it

Don't say or think 'I can't do it'

If you fall over, get up- don't worry

3DH/2J - 18th Sep 2023
Forgiveness-Jesus forgave Zacchaeus Lyra-Faith
Friendship-At the end of the story-Sadie
Hope-He gave up being bad-Jessie
Forgiveness-He paid back the money and was forgiven-Ellie
Thankfulness-People were thankful that he paid back the money-Lily-May

2L and 4L - 18th Sep 2023
forgiveness - Jesus forgives Zachaeus

friendship Jesus showed friendship

Thankfullness Jesus was thankful that Zachaeus asked for forgivenss and Zachaeus was thankfull; that Jesus forgave him.
Townspeople thankfull for getting their money back and Zachaeus changing
Hope Jesus had hope that Zachaeus would change
we can feel hopeful that we can change and good is going to forgive us.

2J & 3DH School Values/Zacchaeus Story - 18th Sep 2023
Friendship- When Z says I will pay the money back. Jesus and his friend share a meal with Z and they become his friends then he becomes good.

Forgiveness- Jesus says to Z forget your past you can change and makes him one of his followers. Z shows he wants to be forgiven by giving back the money.

Thankfulness- Z pays four times back what he took so he is thankful that he is given a chance to change.

Hope- People say thank you to Z when he pays them back and we hope they will be his friends. When Jesus called Z to come down the tree he wanted him to come down so Jesus could put hope into Z life.

4J and 3B - 18th Sep 2023
Friendship was when he split all of his money in half. He hopes to make friends.
Forgiveness - God forgave him even though he did things wrong. He felt sorry that he did wrong in his life.
Thankfulness - Thankful that God saved him from all the wrong things that he did.
Hope - Hoped that Z would change with him coming over to talk to him. Hope is given in that it doesn't matter if you do something wrong, God will always love you.

4L/2L - 18th Sep 2023
Mr Lozano-Zacchues and Jesus formed a good friendship
Amelia-At the end Jesus gives thankfulness to Zacheus
Lyla-Jesus showed friendship to Zach
Kristi-Jesus forgave Zach
Sophie-Everyone forgave Zach when he made things right
Billie-Jesus showed forgivness
Amina-Jesus showed friendship to Zach
Michelle-Zach had hope in Zach

1K - 17th Jul 2023
I wonder how you have shown our schools values throughout the year?

Jacob - when someone hurt me I forgave them.
Heidi - when i had school dinners I thanked the dinner ladies.
Ethan - when someone has been poorly we hope that they get better.
Noah - Hope - when someone is poor I hoped that they would have a house and some money to buy food.
Elsie - hope - i hope everyone is well.
Stanley - hope -I have planted a sapling and I hope it grows well.
Heidi - showing showing respect - playing nicely with Noah.
Freddie - when Ethan fell over I helped - Friendship.
Luca - I can remember a time when Stanley got hurt and I cuddled him.
Elsie - I forgave my friend by giving them a hug.

3B and 4L - 26/06/2023 - 27th Jun 2023
Looking at the picture of Jesus travelling with diciples the children wonder:
-where are thy travelling too?(Sonny)
-what are they doing? Is the person in the middle Jesus? (Jack)
- is this story from the Bible?(Alfie)
Can you think about words that mean love?
Share,
Hope,
Thankfulness for you friends, Giving something precious away, Giving,
Family and friends

1A-26/06/23 - 26th Jun 2023
Words to describe love: like, friend, hugs, cuddle, kind, family
Who walks alongside you: Mum and Dad, Nanny, friends names.
How do you feel knowing that you have someone special beside you: happy, excited, safe.

2J & 3DH - 26th Jun 2023
I wonder what other words you can think of that describe ‘love’.

Forgiveness
Welcoming
Friendship
Sharing
Hope

I wonder who has been walking alongside you.

Dad
Brother
Mother
Best Friend
Sister
Pets
Grandad

I wonder how you feel knowing that you have someone special beside you.

Loved
Joyful
Ecstatic
Glad

1K - 26th Jun 2023
We can see:
Ethan - The sun.
Amelia - three crosses and three people.
Melody - I see a lake.

I think:
Ella - the people are going to a house.
Lila - they might be Jesus' disciples.

I wonder:
Esme - who do the houses belong to?
Stanley - I wonder where he men are going?
Edwin - Is Jesus still on the cross?

I wonder what other words you can think of that describe ‘love’.
Amina - Good love.
Noah - its beautiful.
Elsie - kindness.
Harry B - friendship.
Freddie - unending.
Neo - I think of my Mum and Dad.
Freddie - the men are going to Jerusalem - they are going to see if Jesus is there - after he died- the one that God sent.
Cub - I think Jesus is walking with the 2 people.

6J - 26th Jun 2023
I wonder what other words you can think of that describe ‘love’.
-Peace (Louie)
- friendship (Afiya)
- forgiveness (Simon)
- trust (Eri)
- happiness (Ophelia)
- kindness (Esther)
- hope (Yusuf)
- caring and supportive (Evie)

I wonder how you feel knowing that you have someone special beside you.
- safe and cared for (Evie)
- grateful (Liam)
- confident (Orla)
- happy (Yusuf)
- loved (Esther)

3B and 4L - I wonder… if you have to feel patient, or if you can choose to be patient ?17/05/2023 - 17th May 2023
Reno - I need patient when I am waiting in a line and someone is using too many coupons, but I can choose to move to a different till.
William - I can choose to be patient, I can decide to do something else.
Imogen - It can depend on how we are feeling, sometimes it is easy to be patient and on other days it can wind us up.

2J-3DH I wonder… if you have to feel patient, or if you can choose to be patient ? - 17th May 2023
4C- Critical Thinking

I think it is a choice because everyone is choosing to be patient in the circle right now waiting to speak- A

I think you are born patient or grumpy as some people are never patient- C

I think it is a choice and we are born with the ability to choose how we act and if we are patient or not-Z

I think it is a choice because some days we can react differently to the same things and be grumpy or patient so it must be a choice- S

4J and 3B - 17th May 2023
Patience - Is it a choice or do you have to feel it?
Be patient because otherwise you would be told off. I have to choose to be patient otherwise my dad will yell.
You can choose but sometimes when we are angry we take it out on other people.
We can because it is a very good thing to choose. There might be a good reason to do it.
You can't choose because when you really want something and it is in your head, you sometimes you can't control how you feel.

2L and 4L - 17th May 2023
patience

you can calm yourself down by breathng

walk away
take a moment

you can wait for your turn to teach yourself to be patient

it is good to be patient with others

3DH/2J - 17th May 2023
We need to be patient when lining up (Joshua)
You have to choose to be patient when you go swimming (Michelle)
You have to be patient when someone is talking (Leo)
You have to be patient when you are waiting for something good to happen (Daniel B)
If someone is shouting at you you need to be patient not to shout back at them (Rachel)

4L/2L - 17th May 2023
Theo-I think being patient is a choice because not every body has patience in them
Emre-If you are patient with a friend, they will be patient with you
Bella-I think it's something you choose because you can be not patient enough
Blossom-It's a choice because if your waiting for your birthday you get excited because you can't wait any longer
Nola-I think it's both because sometime you might choose to be patient but sometimes you might feel patient
Maisy-when you're waiting for lunch you have to be patient
Mr Lozano-patience is a choice but it is a choice that some people find easier than others

3B and 4L - 24/05/2023 - 24th Apr 2023
When in your life had you been filled with courage?
-when I fell over because I had to get up again and try again.
-when I first went to school because it was scary.
-when I went to my first swimming lesson.
-when I walked first when I was little and I kept falling
-when I wqant to make friends, because it is hard to speak to people you don't know.

4L/2L - 24th Apr 2023
-Courage means when you're really scared to do something but you do it and afterwards you realise that you could do it again.
-Courage means when you're frightened or scared but you also think that you can do it because you believe.
-Courage means when you want to do something even though you're frightened. You do it anyway.
-Courage is means where whenever you're scared to do something or try something new, you still do it anyway even though it's slightly scary.
-Courage means kind of like strong.

3DH/2J - 24th Apr 2023
Believe in yourself (Michelle)
When you are trying to face a situation you have courage (Dara)
To be brave (Leo)
To be brave enough to face something (Billie)

2L and 4L - 24th Apr 2023
I have shown courage when:
when playing too roughly
I think of the lion from the wizard of OZ
when you help people you don't want to
Coming into school
encourage has courage in the word and means to help people be courageous
going to the dentist
going to the doctors

4J and 3B - 24th Apr 2023
What does it mean to have courage?
It means to be brave. When you have courage you can do things even though you are scared. Courage is a good word. To be brave. Doing something that really scares you and doing it anyway. Afterwards we feel really proud of ourseleves

I wonder what does it mean to have courage? - 24th Apr 2023
3DH/2J

It's when we always believe in ourselves even when something is tricky or scary

It means you need to remind yourself that you can do things you haven't done before

Courage is something that you can inspire n others to have

Even when times are tough I shouldn't think about these things but keep trying to succeed

Christians show courage when they cross a bridge to believe in Jesus

When I had my gymnastics competition I had to show courage because there were lots of parents watching me.

We can show courage by believing in ourselves or in others.

We can not give up on ourselves and find courage in friends, family and those around us.

3B and 4J - Buddy Worship - 20th Mar 2023
20th Mar 2023
I wonder how we can show gentleness and humility in our lives?
-stop people from doing bad things
-being kind and giving things to charity (Jago /Georgina)
-Raising money for the poor (Dylan)
-raise money for comic relief (Mary)
-give things (clothes or toys) you dont need anymore to charity (Afaya)

3DH/2J - 20th Mar 2023
Treat other people how you would like to be treated (Dara)
Be kinder to everyone (Billie)

3DH-2J I wonder how we can show gentleness and humility in our lives? - 20th Mar 2023
Showing kindness and good manners to everyone- Z
Looking after our planet e.g. not polluting Rivers or Ocean- C
Being kind to people who need help even to strangers- C
Respecting animals and treating them fairly and not being cruel to them-D
Not showing off but to be pleased with our successes- E

2L and 4L - 20th Mar 2023
How do we show gentleness and humility in our lives.
We discussed what humility was.

be gentle and kind to babies
cheering people on
be thoughtful
show kindness
not showing off
be helpful
help the environment
don't brag

Year 6 and Year 1 Buddy Worship - 20th Mar 2023
Reflect on Jesus' servant leadership. I wonder how we can show gentleness and humility in our lives?
- Help people just to help them, not to boast about it.
- Sharing hope with others.
- Go to someone and comfort them without making a big fuss about it. Not talking loudly to make a show.
- If some gets hurt - help them.
- You can be proud if you did something well but don't brag.

4L/2L - 20th Mar 2023
Lyra-Remember the story of Jesus and the donkey
Bella-Instead of teasing people about what the have, share.
Nihal-Try and get peace
Theo-Spread kindness
Dom-Share with others
Freya-Put your life at risk to save someone
Nola-Always share kind words, kind hands and help each-other. Never think you're better because everyone is equal
Emre-Share your ideas and questions
Blossom-If someone is sitting alone you could go up to them and ask them to play
Harland-Treat people with respect

4J and 3B - 20th Mar 2023
I wonder how we can
show gentleness and humility in
our lives?
We should be kind with our words. Encourage others. Help them. Do not hurt people. If we do, then we say sorry and be with them. Make it right. Do something to make them happy. You can do it. I am here for you. Don't give up.

Yr 5 & R - 20th Mar 2023
I wonder how we can show gentleness and humility in our lives?

-using kind hands
-helping others in the playground
-not getting in someone's personal space
-calm words
-sharing
-kind words

Year 6/1 - 27th Feb 2023
- If you are a good gymnast you can give a performance at play time.
- If you are a good voice actor you can make performances in movies and entertain the world.
- If you are good at backflipping you can show your friends and share how to do it at school.
- I am good at acting and could set up a show at school on in an old people's home.
- Share food
- I am good at Math and could teach the little ones.
- Charity event to show off your talent.

4J and 3B - 27th Feb 2023
I wonder how we might bless our
community by sharing our gifts and
talents.
Share our sweets.
I am good at football and I want to encourage others when I play to help them.
I share my paintings by giving them to others.
I want to help others with their art.
I am funny and I like to make people smile and spread joy.
We can help the community by donating food to the food bank.
Give money to homeless people.
Helping neighbours.
Give stray animals homes.
Help friends
Can surprise them with new stuff.
Raise people up.
Donate clothes and toys to others.

Year R & 5 - 27th Feb 2023
I wonder how we might bless our community by sharing our gifts and talents?
We forgive if someone has done something wrong.
To say thank you and be grateful to others.
To be kind to others.
Listening to others
Playing nicely with kind hands.
Respecting other people

4L/2L - 27th Feb 2023
Bella-share ideas during shared writing
Lyra-helping others
Freya-teach people my gymnastics skills
Blossom-share your kindness, it never runs out
Nihal-play with others and teach them new games
Nola-teach people the rules to new sports
Emre-share our ideas during a lesson
Harland-teach others how to do something when they don't know how

2L/4L - MrsAtkins - 16th Jan 2023
That Jesus hadn't done anything wrong but he was Baptised.
Jesus being baptised by a man.
God came down as a Dove.
He wanted John to Baptism him even though he hadn't done anything wrong to see if there was anything bad he had done.
John wanted Jesus to Baptism him.Jesus gave his life to save others.

Year 6 and Year 1 - 16th Jan 2023
I wonder, what makes the story of baptism of Jesus amazing?
We chose collaborative thinking for our 4C. In the picture we could see: God, Jesus was baptised by John, Jesus in the water. Nobody is perfect, even Jesus wanted to be baptised even though he was the son of God. Jesus is the light of the world. Jesus likes saving God - Jesus is like God. God came out just to say that he loved Jesus. He can help people.

4J and 3B - 16th Jan 2023
I wonder, what makes the story of baptism of Jesus amazing?
HOw the clouds parted and the dove came down. That they heard Gods voice. It's amazing that it takes away all the bad stuff that has happened. That John was baptising Jesus and not the other way around. Jesus does not have any sins and didn't need to get baptised but did anyway. It makes me wonder why he would sacrifice himself.

4L/2L - 16th Jan 2023
Bella-It's really surprising because Jesus is already a holy man so you're wondering why he needs to be baptised
Freya-I think it's surprising because he was the saviour and he wanted to change
Blossom-It's odd becuase he's the one who should be baptising John.
Emre-I wonder why Jesus cousin wanted to baptise people?
Tommy-I think the person under the water was Jesus and the hand belonged to John.
Nola-It's odd becuase Jesus was a saviour so why would he want to be baptised.

3B & 4J - 16th Jan 2023
It is unusual that Jesus is baptized it should be the other way around.
It is a bit strange that Jesus was baptized as he is perfect.
It was amazing that the Holy Spirit came down
Gods booming voice 'he is my son and I am proud of him'
The light from heaven representing Jesus.
The trinity is represented.

3DH/2J - 16th Jan 2023
It's amazing because everyone prays for Jesus because he died on the cross-Maryam
When God came down as a dove and landed on Jesus' shoulder-Dara
Jesus likes everyone and he makes people alive again-Rachel
I thought it was amazing because when Jesus came up the clouds parted and the sun shone through-Billie

Yr 5 & R - 16th Jan 2023
I wonder what makes the story of the baptism of Jesus amazing?
There is a baptism because there is water.
He looks like he is praying at the same time.
Washing away sins

3DH-2J I wonder what makes the story of the baptism of Jesus amazing? - 16th Jan 2023

John an ordinary man being asked to baptise Jesus- E

The story is amazing because a dove appeared by Jesus once Jesus was baptised. C

I think the story was amazing as God spoke to everyone and announced that Jesus was his son and someone special. - D

I think the baptism is special because God tells everyone that Jesus will die for our sins after the dove came down- Z

3B and 4J - Buddy Worship - 23rd Nov 2022
We could give money to the poor.
We could give clothes when we notice they are cold.
We should all follow God's rules.
We should always be kind and help if we see when we are needed.

2l and 4L - 23rd Nov 2022
You could stop a war and give supplies to those in the war.
Give people more food
Give money charity
buy someone a coffee
Give food to a food bank

Year 1 and 6 Buddy Worship - 23rd Nov 2022
. Think in a better way.
. Think differently.
. We can change the world by noticing what people need and sharing.
. Sharing resources like wood, metal and bricks so people can build houses
. Donating to charity shops
. Give people who are hungry food.
. Be nice to people. Karma comes back to you.
.

4L/2L - 23rd Nov 2022
-Support MAF and their planes.
-Giving people nice warm clothes
-Donate money, food, drinks to the poor
-Give money to the homeless
-Share toys that you've grown out of
-Donate clothes to the homeless
-Give food and books to the poor
-Donate money to charities that deal with those in need
-Support a food bank
-Give First-Aid kits to those who may need them
-Support the Salvation Army

Year 1 and 6 Buddy worship - 2nd Nov 2022
Why do we need wisdom?
because forests will be cut down
we wont be able to communicate
our existence depends on it
without it we would be wreakless
we need it to save animals
the planet would suffer
to make good choices

4J and 3B - 2nd Nov 2022
Why do we need wisdom?
without it we wont have a lot of knowledge.
You need wisdom because if you do something bad, God could tell you what to do and make it right again.
Can build your knowledge and grow up to be very clever.
You can always go to someone more knowledgeable to help you.

3DH/2J - 2nd Nov 2022
Why do we need wisdom?
We need wisdom to get a job (Leo)
So you can be smart (Mia)
We have to keep the earth safe (Rachel)
So that we can answer all the questions easily (Daniel)
So we can earn money (Musa)
So we can keep the earth alive (Mia)
To help others and give good advice (?)

2L - 2nd Nov 2022
wisdom, can help us to Believe in ourselves. to choose your path , choose to be good ,show our knowledge, wisdom can help us to choose a religion.

4L/2L - 2nd Nov 2022
Why do we need Wisdom?
-We need wisdom because it will help you make the right choices in the future.
-Wisdom means you need to learn things that you didn't already know.
-If you don't have wisdom then you might not know what to do or how to do it.
-You need wisdom to get through life.
-You need wisdom to get a college degree.
-You need wisdom because if we are not wise we won't be able to get jobs.

3DH/2J - 10th Oct 2022
Be nice and give poor people food (Musa)
Don't litter and don't hurt animals (Dara)
Don't abandon animals (Daniel B)
Look after our green areas and plant more trees (Billie and Mrs Denham)
Try not to spoil things (callum)

Year 1/6 buddies - 10th Oct 2022
How can we make a difference? Build things better - for the people that don't have houses. Create more ice to help prevent global warming. Reduce pollution - we can all do that. Make a flying car. Stop spraying pesticides to help the pollinators. Make more electric cars to reduce the use of petrol and diesel so that we can stop the carbon dioxide damaging the atmosphere. Hydrogen fuel to help release oxygen as a byproduct.

2J & 3DH - 10th Oct 2022
How cane we make a difference to out world?

We could all plant more trees to help nature- A

Use public transport to school or work to stop polluting the environment-J

Reduce littering so it does blow into the sea-Z

Do litter picks in our area so we have a cleaner place to live- D

We could turn parks into ponds so there are more homes for nature- E

4J and 3B - 10th Oct 2022
How can we make a difference in our world?
We could make green spaces. We could help poor children to learn. We could help the poor. We could increase the size of schools to increase education. Help people. Plant flowers and make the world beautiful. Help old people cross the road. We could plant grass. We can help people.

2L and 4L - 10th Oct 2022
Make houses higher to save land
clean up oil if it gets spilt
Don't through rubbish in the ocean or anywhere
use electric vehicles
Help others
don't cut trees in rainforests

4L/2B - 10th Oct 2022
Arthur-make new buildings
Irena-save some money
Bella-Plant a tree
Ellissia-Stop littering
Sadie-create something
Freya-Stop chopping trees down
Blossom-Clean out all the rubbish from the sea
Sophie-start a resteraunt
Oliver-Plant more flowers
Nola-Reuse wasteland like they did with the Oil rig
Domonicus-build a park

3B and 4J - 28th Sep 2022
Answers to the thinking question:
Louie- It is respectful to listen.
Akif- If you want to talk and someone else wants too, they have to listen first.
Junior - Listening is important, it has to be silent that we can hear.
Georgia: We have to listen to be able to hear God.

2Land 4L - 28th Sep 2022
God speaks in the silence of the heart
God is saying something to you and you say something to God and everything around you goes quiet when you pray.
Take a second to be silent before you pray.
You can't be noisy in you mind to pray.

3DH/2J - 28th Sep 2022
I Wonder:
If he is lost? (Joshua)
What is behind the Mountains? (Billie)
Where he is? (Mia)
If there is a zipline?(Rares)
If he is scared?(Dara)
Why is there grass in the water?(Jennifer)
Why is he alone?(Kristi)
If he has seen something? (Liev)
What is he holding? (Mariam)
What he/she is feeling?(Billie)
If he is going to fall in?(Rachel)

4J and 3B - 28th Sep 2022
I wonder why there is lots of sea. I wonder if there is any wildlife in the river. I wonder if it is in a different country. I wonder if there are huge toads or lovely green frogs. I wonder if there is another mountain. I wonder if there is a waterfall. I wonder why the sky is so cloudy. I wonder if there are any baby ducks in the green area.
Why there are lots of trees near the hill.

Year 1 and Year 6 buddies - 28th Sep 2022
Do you look at a certain place and hear what God is saying to you?
Does God come when we least expect it?
Does God speak from the heart?
Does it mean emotions and feelings?
When can you hear God?
Can you physically hear him?

2J & 3DH - 28th Sep 2022
God speaks in the silence of the heart.

I agree because God lives inside your heart. In the quietest of moments you can hear him whisper-Z

I agree because god created you and lives inside you. He can talk to you if he wants to. C

I agree although he may speak and you cannot hear him he is still there (God)-C

Questions:
Why can we only hear god when it is silent but not when it is loud? Z

I wonder why God only chooses to speak to us at special times but not ALL the time-S

4L/2L - 28th Sep 2022
Theo-I wonder if he's about to start fishing?
Where will he put his fish?
Irena-I bet the air is fresh.
Elissia-I wonder what he's holding in his hands?
Tommy-What is the little red thing on the shore?
Alice-I wonder what is in the distance?
Bella-I wonder what he's even doing there?
Ramazan-I wonder what he will eat if he feels hungry?
Nola-Why is he out there when the weather's so bad?
Blossom-I wonder how it feels to be there?

3DH/2J - 19th Jul 2022
Music day because it was fun (Izza)
Going to London(Elsie)
Meeting new teachers (Elissia)
Roman Museum (Austyn)

6JF and 1K - 18th Jul 2022
I wonder what your favourite memory of this school year is?

When me fiend called me Froggy- Freddie
Coming to Year 6 classroom for a buddy worship- Raphael
Miss Jaworska mixing the pronunciation of 'ankle' and 'uncle'- Bailee
In Jigsaw, biscuits story- Lorelai
Writing a story in my English lesson- Jade
I loved learning Maths- Martyn
Going on the London Eye- Ramsey
Getting on a plane druing a MAF Day- Tommy
Residential trip- Leah
Playing football on a residential trip- Alfie W

3DH/2J- What is our favourite memories of the year? - 18th Jul 2022
Trip to Kingsnorth Gardens because I like the way the garden is created

I liked our trip to the Roman museum it was interesting and fascinating learning about another time.

I enjoyed our London trip to the National Gallery because there were lots of cool painting there.

I loved pirate day and mixing our own pirate punch.

My favourite thing was doing fun activities when I first met my teacher.

World book day was great because it was exciting to see what people dressed up as.

To see the Hobbit because my teacher looked like she was having fun and it was nice to see grown ups enjoy themselves.

I liked the train journey to London because we played games and saw famous places out of the window.

Visiting St James' Park and zooming down a wet, slippery slide with my friends.

Making even more friends this year.

I enjoyed getting my library card for the Summer Reading Challenge.

4L/2B - 18th Jul 2022
Tomas-going to 4L for the first time and meeting new teachers
Nisa-learning how to swim
Leo-the trip to Wingham
Keisha-trip to London
Billie-Winning the writing competition
Amelia-decimals with IG
Albert-going to Leeds Castle
Kristie-going to the harbour
Zoe-the first day of Y2
Emily-meeting my new teacher
Alyssa-making new friends
Kane-learning French
Matilda-Meeting my Y5 teacher
Alba-learning joined up handwriting
Wynter-Going to Wingham
Chris-playtime
Macie-becoming friends with someone who I've wanted to be friends with for a long time
Effy-Meeting my new teacher (I came here from a different school)
Phoebe-making a light-bulb light up in Science
Lacey-learning new symbols in maths
Mr Lozano-whenever I got to get the guitar out

3L and 4C - 18th Jul 2022
My favourite memory is....
learning new things in maths
making pizzas
learning about new writing ideas
making different friends
year 4 teachers
making cushions
Roman day
painting like Picasso
painting David Hockney's Big Splash
learning how to draw eyes
learning RE
sports day
being a worship leader
PE lessons

2B-4L - 4th Jul 2022
How can we ask and show forgiveness in our school community?
When we have been rude we can say sorry to be forgiven - Jayden
We can always be kind - Angela
We can say the Lord's Prayer in worship - Harrison
When we said sorry we know we start with a clean slate - Jack

How can we ask and show forgiveness in our school community? - 4th Jul 2022
2J/3DH-

Saying sorry if you trip someone over

If you are arguing with someone say you are sorry so they can forgive you

If someone is found bullying they must be told off but also be forgiven so they can change

If someone is rude to a teacher they could be sent outside to think about their behaviour and be forgiven if they say sorry when they come back into class

Mrs Carter has put up pray boards around the school so people can pray for forgiveness

You can crate a prayer for someone else who needs forgiveness

1K - 4th Jul 2022
Make a prediction about a book based on the cover of the book. OWL BABIES
Lyra - I think that the little birds will lose their mummy and they might get eaten but Mummy saves them.
Ivy, Freddie, Jade, Freya, Raphy, Sadie agrees.
Ivy - maybe they have lost their mum and dad - Mum and Dad were trying to find food but it was too far away.
Arthur- maybe some barn owls could not find their way home because there was a storm at night.
Leo - there were some animal catchers and they caught the baby owls.
Jade - maybe one night when people were walking outside the littles owls woke up and heard the noise. Then the baby owls came out of their home and got lost because all the tress look the same.

1K - 4th Jul 2022
How can we ask and show forgiveness in our school community?
Alfie - when we hurt someone we say sorry and the person says OK.
Arabella - when someone is talking over another person we can say sorry and give them a hug.
Lillia - when someone says sorry we let bad feelings go.
Ali - always try and be kind.
Lilly - if you have a fight with someone they might be sad, so you give them a hug to make it better.
Jade - if you make a mistake we can ask for help and forgiveness.
Tommy - if you are playing with someone and you are being mean, they will not want to play with you. So you can say sorry and not be mean again.
Raphy - forgiveness is part of friendship.

3L and 4C - 4th Jul 2022
How can we ask and show forgiveness in our school community?

Do something nice when you need to be forgiven.
Say sorry and help the get help if you have hurt them.

Ask what you can do to to make things better after you have upset soemone.

3DH/2J - 20th Jun 2022
You could invite more people to make a bigger community (Charlie)
Celebrate teachers and friends (Amelie)
Have a street party and invite lots of people from your community to celebrate together (Walter)
By helping people (Mary)
Make mini flags to celebrate different countries in our community (Osk)

1A/6C - 20th Jun 2022
I wonder how we can celebrate differences in our community?
We chose a creative C.
Notice the positives
We can be joyful by noticing and appreciating the colourful world around us.
Celebrate how unique we are, in the same way that we celebrate and enjoy the flowers.
On birthdays, really celebrating that person. Thinking about all the good things.
Noticing others’ achievements and making a point of celebrating with them.

1K - 6JK - 20th Jun 2022
I wonder how we can celebrate differences in our community?
Lilly - School community.
Freddie - David - celebrate birthdays.
Christr Church Has Talent.
Celebrate other communities - International day.
We celebrate Queens Jubilee in our communities
Star of the week.
Clapping.
Being interested in our different ways of living.
RE

3L and 4C - 20th Jun 2022
I wonder how we can celebrate differences in our community? Celebrating BLM
celebrating birthdays
Pride month
mixing with different communities
mixing with different ages
differences don't matter

6JF and 1K - 20th Jun 2022
I wonder how we can celebrate differences in our community?

being friendly and welcoming
By being tolerant and inclusive
talking to others and finding more about them.
Accepting that we are all different.
Listening to others.

3DH/2J - 20th Jun 2022

We celebrated the hard work of carers and NHS staff during Covid showing appreciation of the different skills NHS staff bring.

When we have guest visitors to school we need to behave and appreciate their prescience so we can celebrate the different skills they have taught us

Star of the week celebrates different achievements across the school

When MAF come in we celebrate differences between cultures and ways of living that are different to those lived in the UK

Celebrities are celebrated due to their differences and social media can make anyone a star so we can celebrate peoples differences.

We celebrate our achievements and different learning skills on our class webpages

1K - 14th Jun 2022
Q -Do you think Goldilocks and the bears could be friends?
1st thoughts
Harlan – no –Goldilocks because snuck in the house and ate the porridge and broke his bed and fell asleep in his bed.
Lilli- No because Goldilocks slept in baby bears bed – she was scared of the bears.
Axel – no because – Daddy had to cook all the porridge again. Lillia agrees.
Lyra – Yes because I think they know her now if she goes and makes them porridge.

Digging Deeper Think about our school values, the story of the Prodigal Son and Relationships in Jigsaw.
Was is one of the keys for friendship?
Lilly – I now think they can be – Baby Bear can forgive Goldilocks.
Arthur – maybe the Bears should not have roared GD should not have eaten the porridge. They all could say sorry and be friends.
Freya – would like to add – they do not have to say sorry straight away – it’s never too late to say sorry.
Maizie – Maybe when the Bears game home she could fix the chair and Baby Bear would be happy. Freddie agrees.

Last thoughts/questions Bailee – Maybe they could work together to fix what G did.
Jaylee – maybe the bears could go and get some fresh air and see G out and they forgive her.

1A/6C - 23rd May 2022
We chose Creative as our thinking 4C. We thought about what service meant: helping people, kindness, could be police, nurses, firefighters. To live a life of service we would need to: be determined, persevering, have strong beliefs. Sometimes serving others could be easy or hard. Sometimes we might not be able to help. We need to realise that it's ok to make mistakes sometimes.

2B-4L - 23rd May 2022
How can we live a life of service?
We could give money to charity - Musa
Join the army - Harrison
Support a food bank - Zeina
Become a policeman - Liev
Sharing your money - Angela
Give money to a homeless person

1K - 6JK - 23rd May 2022
How can we live a life of service?
Elliott - Become a waiter - skills needed - happy, good balancing skills, good listening and memory.
Axel/Michael - we can make little adjustments in ever day life to help people in bad situations.
Arthur - be a builder, need to be strong - Madison - eat healthy food.
Michael - give you own time - work night shift and holidays.
Risk lives if in the army or fire fighters.
Arthur - train hard
Lilly - Teacher learn hard.

6C - 23rd May 2022
Give to charity - time and money
Look after our environment -litter picking
Feeding the hungry
Visiting people who are unwell
Putting others before ourselves

2J - 23rd May 2022
Helping people, thinking about others.
Caring for somebody;
Giving food, sharing, donating to charity.
Sacrificing: What does it mean?
You may wish to go play on your skateboard but you choose to give up your time to help.
Giving can be love, joy, friendship, hope. happiness.
Giving money to the poor.

6JF and 1K - 23rd May 2022
How can we live a life of service?
give to charity e.g. money
support food banks
helping refugee centres
help people who are sick
litter picking
working in emergency services

4L/2B - 23rd May 2022
Princess/Christopher-Someone can help us
Amilia-You could open a homeless shelter
Kyron/Lacie-You could help find them a home
Albert/Kristie-You could donate food
Leo/Effie-Save someone's life
Emily/Zoe-Donate food and money to charity
Kane/Aylisa-Donate to charity
Matilda/Tomas-recycle and care for the world
Wynter/Keysha-Donate to charity
Macie/Neve-Donate to the homeless
Elina/Daniel-Help the homeless
Vihann/Billie-Give a homeless person a good life

1A - 9th May 2022
1A How can we be good neighbours in our community and our world?

Sharing toys with other children. If we’re in school we can’t give food.
If we see them we should talk to them and be kind.

We could pick some wild flowers and give them to our neighbours.
Give them some food – put food into the baskets at the supermarkets.
If you’re neighbours only have one toy you can invite them to your house to share your toys.
If someone gives you something you can give them something back.
You can give someone something if you don’t need it anymore.
You can invite your neighbours to your birthday party and let them have some cake.
If you’ve got a new toy you could invite people to play with you.

1K - 9th May 2022
THINKING QUESTION - How can we be good neighbours in our community and our world?
Alfie - Be nice - say nice things like Good morning.
Leo - care for them don't be rude.
Jaylee - share with them when they need things.
Freya - if they are sick and it is hard for them to go out - go to the shops for them.
Arabella - sharing things - we had tickets for the fair from the neighbour.
Lillia - if some people are poor we can help them by giving them food and a room.

2J How can we be good neighbours in our community and our world? - 9th May 2022
We can give money to charity to help people in need around the world- Osk/Lexi

Give items you no longer need to charity. Charlie

Donate food to food banks- Dylan

Help the poor by giving them things they need- Mary

Play with our neighbours so they become our friends- Ari

Taking rubbish home with you leaves your area nice for everyone- Sonny

Our Doctors and nurses can share their skills with staff in poorer countries so they can keep people living there healthy- Aurelia

Make sure you take your rubbish home as it can harm wild animals who are our neighbours too- Imogen.

Carry out community events like litter picking- Skylar

3DH - 9th May 2022
How can we be good neighbours in our community and our world?
Always greet newcomers and be welcoming (Nola)
Good neighbours share (Blossom)
If your neighbour is lonely invite them round for some company (Austyn)
Donate food, toys, bedding and clothes to people in other countries (Amelie)
Donate money to charity (Sophie)

5J - 9th May 2022
How can we be good neighbours in the community and in the world?
Invite people to your house. If someone is struggling to carry bags across a road you could help them. You could be kind - maybe help someone who is being bullied. If someone falls over you could help them by calling an ambulance or someone to help them.
Helping homeless people by getting them the help they need.
If someone looks sad, you could smile at them.
Give people words of comfort - give them a sense of peace.

3L - 9th May 2022
How can we be a good neighbour in our community and in our world

- caring thinking and speaking kindly to your neighbours
- having fun with your neighbour
- help anyone who needs help
-help those who have less than you
-invite them to a meal
- trying to stop wars
- donating money and clothes
- supporting peace
- helping people find a safe home

Turtles - 9th May 2022
We can help them when they need it and be kind. We give them love.

2B-4L - 25th Apr 2022
What does it mean to be generous?
To be generous means to be kind (Angela).
When I help my mother looking after my siblings I am generous (Jaden).
To give food to homeless people (Bobby).
To share a favourite toy, share knowledge in the class is generous too (Daniel)
To forgive someone who has been mean.

2J/3DH What does it mean to be generous? - 25th Apr 2022
2J/3DH
What does it mean to be generous?

To be kind and share with others- Louie

To give something to someone- Sonny

To show that you care about someone by helping them- Pola

Giving someone something you have spare if they have lost something- Blossom

Giving something to someone in needs-sharing- Hazelle

It is being kind, if you have lots of something e.g. Easter eggs you can share them with people

We can show generosity to people or countries in difficulty- War in Ukraine- Bella

If someone else wants the same thing as you and theire is only one left, letting them have it- Myla

1K - 25th Apr 2022
What does it mean to be generous?
Julian - giving away kindness all the time.
Arthur - be kind even when others are not being kind - teach them to be kind.
Oliver - playing kindly all the time.
Maria - generous with friends Julian by sharing toys.
Madison - sometimes we need to give - e.g. people on the streets - they need food.
Poppy - giving friends presents.
Erin - being thankful when you are giving something.
David - passing the football to team mates so they can score a goal.

1A/6C - 25th Apr 2022
What does it mean to be generous. To put someone before themselves, teach them to be good and always share with another person. Sharing your teddy even if it's really special to you. Give to others that need things more than you. Give less to those who don't need it but more to those who do so that it doesn't get wasted. Sharing kindness and time with others. If someone is being greedy we wouldn't want to share.

3L and 4C - 25th Apr 2022
Thinking Question:
What does it mean to be generous?
Help someone and be kind
Caring and sharing
Help someone if they are being hurt.
Sharing your things with others
Thinking of others
Watching out for each other
Being honest about your dealings with others
Being kind to one another
help people no matter how different they are
God wants us to be generous
Giving what you can - money of time - for others
Forgiving others
helping people no matter what
Giving food or money to a charity

4L/2B - 25th Apr 2022
What does it mean to be generous?

Vihaan-helping one another
Tomas-sharing and being nice to one another
Amelia/Angel-when you have something and the other person doesn't. You share with them.
Daniel-making people feel better.
Phoebe-by being generous it will make you feel happy and you will feel good about yourself.
Albert-if you had lots of money and someone else didn't. You could half it and share with them.
Phoebe-its not just about sharing physical objects. You can share feelings and emotions. You can talk about it.
Christian-to be kind and share.
Kyron-you could be generous with your time by spending time playing with a friend.
Matilda-you can sacrifice your time to help someone.

4L/2B - 28th Mar 2022
-We think that it makes us feel protected
-When someone's with you can face your fears and they will believe in you
-We need to help the people who are suffering in other coutnries
-God is protecting you and also Jesus is protecting us
-Maybe he could be helping us
-Jesus helps us believe in ourselves
-When people pray maybe God can answer with positive words of encouragement

2J - 28th Mar 2022
Jesus came back from the dead and made people come back form the dead. This means hope for people so that they are not left out in the cold.

Jesus spread kindness, healing people, helped people who were ill, hope is the spre4ading of kindness in our world.

When Jesus died a new world started with people being loving and peaceful and calm.

When Jesus helped people who were ill, he brought hope of a King who was thoughtful and kind. Being part of God's kingdom is hopeful.

2B-4L 14/03/22 - 14th Mar 2022
Our thinking question today is:
I wonder how we can grow these good things in our lives, how our school’s values might help us, which of these ‘fruits’ are hardest to grow, what things might stop them from growing at all?
We could show respect care for each other and offer to play with someone if needed.
If someone is being bullied we can offer help and talk to an adult.

1A - 14th Mar 2022
We could show our best ability by making our behaviour stand out. people might say mean things or we may lose things. Our school values help us to overcome situations. Forgiven and friendship is the hardest to grow

6JF and 1K - 14th Mar 2022
I wonder how we can grow these good things in our lives, how our school’s values might help us, which of these ‘fruits’ are hardest to grow, what things might stop them from growing at all?

Tommy (1k)- Forgiveness is hard to grow. Alfie (6jf) because sometimes it is hard to forgive people.
Bailee (6jf) sometimes friendship can stop the' fruits' from growing because people fall out.
Sophia (1K) growing good things in your life can be done by being kind and also you have to beat healthy food to grow everything healthy in you.
Logan (6jf) things that stop good 'fruit' from growing are anger and bullies- bullies can sometimes break your heart and anger makes you reject all the positives around you. Positive energy is the key to growing good 'fruits'.
Jazmin (6jf) to grow fruit you have to try your hardest; don't give up.
Freddie (1k) being kind to people
Raphaels (1k) kindness of others helps you grow 'fruits' and when you fall others will be there to pick you up.

4L/2B - 14th Mar 2022
Matilda/Effie-You look after the seeds by watering them with happiness
Elina/Daniel-if you don't water the plants they might die out of thirst. You could think happy thoughts to help grow.
Kane/Alysa-we could grow crops with love and care in our life
Christopher/Princess-you have to take care of the seeds or the birds might peck them. You also need to take care of yourself.

2J 3DH How can we grow the good things in our lives? - 14th Mar 2022

If you have hope that you want to “grow”, it means that you have to believe in your hope to make it grow more – Nola If you are unkind to a flower, pulling it out of the soil, that is like if you were unkind to a human, like punching them, the friendship wouldn’t grow – Skylar If a friend pushed you over and didn’t say sorry, then your friendship wouldn’t grow – Sonny Sun and rain can make something grow, like when someone is pushed over and somebody else helps someone up to make them feel better, then that is kind of like a flower growing and makes someone feel better - Ava

2J - 7th Feb 2022
What does it mean to trust somebody?

To trust somebody is to trust they do the right things and help you when you are stuck.

A trustworthy person will encourage people to do the right thing- e.g. not to play rude games.

A trustful person will help someone with their learning and teach people the rules.

I trusted my teacher when they told me to lift my legs out of the water and I began to float.

When I am in the playground I trust my friends to follow the rules and not push me over.

If I have a fall I trust the first aiders will look after me and do the right thing to make me better.

1A - 7th Feb 2022
What does it mean to trust somebody?
Edie: I think to trust somebody it means that you have to listen to them and when you’re scared you can trust them to look after you.
Callum: if somebody hurts somebody God still loves them – you can trust God to love you even if you do bad things
Jaxon: If you hurt someone you would just call God and you can trust that God will help you to calm down.
Elijah: if you hurt somebody on the playground you can trust that God will still love you.
Delilah: I think when you do something bad to your friends you can trust them to still be your friend if you say sorry.
Rachel: If you fall over or hurt yourself or if you’re unhappy you can trust Jesus to make you feel better.

1K - 7th Feb 2022
What does it mean to trust somebody?
Jade - If they are doing something that they are not supposed to. You can tell them that is not the right thing to do. They will trust you.
Lyra - If someone has hurt you, you might not trust them again.
Arabella - If someone says sorry, you might trust them again.
Maizie - I trust Lyra because listens, she always tells the truth and she works hard.
Raffi - people need to tell the truth to be trusted.
Freya - If I trust somebody I hope they will do as I say.

Do think trust is important?
Emily - Yes because it is good - it makes you happy.
Ivy - if you trust someone you know they will listen. That is important.

Turtles - 7th Feb 2022
To be there friend and to help them if they are in trouble.
If they are telling the truth and not lying then you can trust them.

2B - 25th Jan 2022
First we talked about what types of light we know:
daylight- helps us see and warm up, also the sun makes plants grow.
moon light - brightens the night
Then children talked about people bringing light to a room by being kind and helpful and sharing their love. Then children noted that God and Jesus do that too.

1A - 24th Jan 2022
WE chose collaborative thinking as our C.
Name some sources of light: electric lights, sun, electronics, ipad, lighthouse, torches, candles,
How can we be lights to those around us?
Aphra: be kind.
Phoenix: we could be helpful.
Leo: give everybody a second chance.
Darcie: Be friendly to everyone.
Edie: talk to people .
Jaxon: see them in the dark/help them out of the darkness/talk to them.
Rachel: show people the right thing to do.

2J How can we be a light to those around us? - 24th Jan 2022
How can we be a light to those around us?

Be nice and kind to your friends.

Teach your friends new things.

To say things that are only kind to others.

Caring for those around us, if someone is hurt help them up.

If someone gets stuck you can help them.

Be respectful to everyone.

Look after our planet and recycle our waste.

3DH - 24th Jan 2022
Finley: By being kind to everyone just like Jesus.
Irena: Sharing, Jesus shared the 5 loaves and 2 fish.
Hazelle. Being helpful can light up somebody by cheering them up.
Pola: Loving someone can help people feel happy and joyful. A hug can take your cares away.
Myla; I can share my light by encouraging a friend to keep trying.
Nola: Jesus the light of the world was the best version of himself, we can share our light by being the best versions of ourselves.
Blossom: Following instructions keeps everyone calm and peaceful.
Light can take away the fear and the darknes.

Turtles & Seahorses - 24th Jan 2022
Lights make things shiny
It means we can see

5J - 24th Jan 2022
Helping people by giving them a hand. You can listen to all of their fears. Try to make others happy - you could give them what you have. Spread happiness by being kind. Try to make other people laugh. Show love by giving them something that they would like. Make sure they are OK when they feel unsure or sad or unwell. Give them (Covid safe) hugs. Show you care - By giving a present. Give a smile. Encourage others. Try to offer comfort.

5A - 24th Jan 2022
Roland said to be a light...... is to be kind.
Diana.... to help others
Hannah..............be a good friend
Daniella..........to look after your family.
Grace... to be positive when people are down
Rida......to care for each other

3L - 24th Jan 2022
How can we be lights to those around us?
We can help others to see things they didn't see before
Light keeps us safe so we can keep others safe.
We can brighten people's worlds like Jesus.
KIndness is a form of light

4L - 24th Jan 2022
-We can be a light to others by being kind
-By being thankful and caring
-By cleaning up the world
-By loving one another and taking care of eachother
-By being good to the environment
-By being respectful
-By being supportive
-By setting a good example

2J How would you describe Jesus/ - 10th Jan 2022
Creative thinking- (giving examples)

Jesus is kind because he helps people like the tax collector.

Jesus is the light of the world because Jesus helps people with their sins.

Jesus is helpful because he helped to feed people in the story of the loaves and the fishes.

Jesus is a teacher and a story teller. e.g. the story of hope and the mustard seed.

Jesus is helpful because he helps people lead a better life.

2B - 10.01.2022 - 10th Jan 2022
How would you describe Jesus?
Jesus is kind and creative, he helps people. Caleb
He was loving all people. Dara
He is special because he is God's son. Billie
He was hopeful because he thought he could safe all people. Kristi
He was kind and helpful, like in the story of Zacchaeus.Lacie

1A - 10th Jan 2022
How would you describe Jesus?
Jesus tried to be kind to people who weren't always nice or good or well behaved. Jesus tried to be kind to everyone. He didn't have any favourites. Jesus wanted everyone to have a second chance. We asked: what if someone killed another person? We thought he might not forgive them unless they said sorry.

5A - 10th Jan 2022
Nicol- Jesus was helpful and kind...He helped a blind man
Daniella- was a saviour as He died for our sins
Jack- He was a Saviour as He healed the sick
Maja- Jesus is Holy because He is the son of god
Inigo- Jesus was a teacher because he taught Christians about God
Elanor- Jesus was powerful...even in dark times He is with us.
Poppy- Jesus is eternal and forgiving as he gives everyone a second chance

1K - 10th Jan 2022
How would you describe Jesus?
Bailee - He cares for us - so he is caring.
Freddie - he is caring - he helps us when we are being bad.
Lyra - He is the light of the world because he died for us.
Arthur - He was a teacher for everybody and he died for our freedom.
Jade - he is nice because he is kind to everyone.
Martyn - Jesus is a good person because he saved people.
Maizie - he is good because he helps everyone.

6JF - 10th Jan 2022
How would you describe Jesus?
Bailee- caring
Riley- he was an example to others
Ruben- loving because he healed the sick
Michael- courageous he sacrificed himself to save the people
Lorelai- everlasting because when he died he resurrected
Ramsey- saviour because he used his powers to help/save people
Mrs Finn- Jesus was a teacher because he taught us how live and follow him
Miss Jaworska- determined because he carried on with his mission to save the people even though there was a lot of speculations about him

Turtles - 10th Jan 2022
How would you describe Jesus:
-Jesus is the light of the world.
-His mum is Mary and his dad is Joseph.
-Jesus is always watching me.

4L - 10th Jan 2022
How would you describe Jesus?

-I think every he goes he makes everything good
-I think he's really helpful
-I think he gives new ideas to the people
-I think he's really kind
-I think he is a miracle bringer
-I think he is the eternal light of the world
-I think he is generous and will make everyone happy wherever he goes
-I think he is thoughtful and will make everyone share their love
-I think he is an eye-opener
-I think he's a good carer
-I doubt his divinity but I believe he would have been a particularly moral man, whose teachings have lived on for thousands of years

5A - 10th Jan 2022
How would you describe Jesus?-
critical thinking

3L - 10th Jan 2022
He is helpful
He is kind and caring
he is thankful
Friendly
Nice
Wonderful
He loves us because he sacrificed himself for us.
Forgiving
Brave because he handed himself over
Good leader - his followers would do what he wanted and they believed in him.

2B - 8th December 2021 - 8th Dec 2021
2B discussed the meaning of special first, after some children weren't sure about the meaning of the word. The children thought it could mean different, better or precious.
We then moved on to think about someone who is special to us and shared our ideas what makes them special:
- it's the way they treat people,
- they look after us and care for us,
- they think about me and others and help me.

2J- What makes someone special? - 8th Dec 2021
Someone is special by their differences e.g. hair colour, language they speak, skin colour, beliefs. This uniqueness is special- Osk

Akif- achievements are special from riding a bike to climbing a mountain.

Jayden- Being a good friend and letting people play your games makes you special.

Making people smile and happy is special. Charlie.

5J - 8th Dec 2021
What makes someone special?
Being kind makes someone special. Being different. Everybody is different in their own way. To be honest you cannot make yourself special. The way someone looks could make them special. I think that the way they look like their eye colour is special. No-one has exactly the same eye shape and colour as you. No-one could be you. BEING YOURSELF IS SPECIAL. IF SOMEONE IS BEING BULLIED YOU COULD HELP THEM BY BEING KIND TO THEM. Our personalities are all different and we like different things. Even if you did a bad thing, you might be marking yourself out to be special in a bad way. If everyone was you then no-one would be special. Special is being who you really are on the inside. People all have different personalities and different hair and faces. Outside doesn't matter. You are special in any way. IN all ways. If someone gives you a present it makes your day special. Another thing that could make you special is treat people with kindness. Responsibility can make you special.

5A - 8th Dec 2021
We looked at caring and collaborative thinking for this.....what does make us special?
Mrs Doughty is an Oracle
Mrs Lawson's superpower is making teaching French fun.
We have 4 goalkeepers in class
Sam is special for his energy
Hannah is a great friend
Jack is special because he is good with tech
Roland is good at sports
Diana is humourous
James does impressions
Nicol
Oscar
Ali
Inigo
Maja
Simona
Everett........All speak another language.
Callum is helpful
Wendy does Origami
Denisa is good at Art
Luca uses his maturity as his superpower.

6JF - 8th Dec 2021
What makes someone special?
Their personality- everyone is different/unique.
Being yourself.
Peoples' differences.
Their different talents.
Where you were born/grew up
The way you spend time with your family.
Different traditions, how you celebrate them.

4C and 3L - 8th Dec 2021
Maya - if they are in your family and you care about them, that makes them special. Ophelia thinks if they are unique it makes them special. If you were born differently your special. Being yourself and the best version of yourself makes you special. Dominic thinks that if you care about them that they have a place in your hear and therefore that makes them special. Heathcliff thinks that people who are brave makes them special. Connie, if you have a rare illness, it makes them special because you are having to work harder to stay alive. She believes we are all special in our own way. Emma thinks knowing another language makes you special. It means you have a real talent. Aarib thinks that people who come from a different country makes them special because they look different and can speak a different language makes them special.

6C/1A - 22nd Nov 2021
What does it mean to have courage?
First thoughts - David knew that God would be by his side and help him against Goliath. He would give him courage.
Courage means you are really brave when you have to do something. Having courage stops you hesitating. Another word for courage might be brave. I didn't like going into the London Dungeons but my mum gave me courage by being at my side. You need courage to try new things.
God will give you courage.

1A/6C-group2 - 22nd Nov 2021
First thoughts - We were surprised that David could beat Goliath. You're prepared to stand up to anyone and in scary situations. Stepping outside of your comfort zone. To have a try at something that is tough/tricky. A chance to try at something, one step at a time. Is to have someone else helping you. If someone else can do it then so can you.

2B-4L 22nd Nov 2021 - 22nd Nov 2021
What does it mean to have courage?
- to try something new you are nor sure of.
- to overcome difficulties.
- to do something really hard.
- to ask for help.

2J & 3DH - 22nd Nov 2021
What does it mean to have courage?

To have courage is where you believe in yourself and never give up on anything and your ambitions.

To have courage is to be brave even when you are scared.

That you can believe in yourself to do anything.

To have courage is to be open and honest about what you think.

I think courage means that you believe God is with you and anything you want to achieve he will help you do.

I think courage means you need to believe in yourself.

You can get courage from your friends cheering you on but most of the time it needs to come from in yourself.

6JF and 1K - 22nd Nov 2021
What does it mean to have courage?
To go for it
To do things you're afraid of
To face your fears
To be confident in yourself
Asking people to stop
Protect yourself
To believe you're better than you are
Walk away from trouble
To try your best
Be brave

4C and 3L - 22nd Nov 2021
Bethany thinks courage means that you have lots and lots of bravery. Kyra thinks, even if you are scared you will face your fears because you are courageous. Paloma says David was courageous because he knew God was with him. Jago believes having bravery means to have courageous. Jacob says you need to believe in yourself to have courage. Focus so you know what to aim for. Strength, bravery and a little bit of faith makes you have courage.

4L/2B - 22nd Nov 2021
What does it mean to have courage?
-You need to show bravery
-The story of David and Goliath is flawed because it teaches us that an army with God on its side always wins. Which history has shown to be often untrue.
-You need to show bravery when something bad might be happening
-it shows that you're brave in your whole body. Bravery flows through you.
-Courage and bravery are not just about being physically strong but being able to feel strong inside
-You should show courage even when you are scared. You must show your strength.
-You need to feel like you have the power!
-You need to fight what's right

3L and 4C - 22nd Nov 2021
Believe in yourself
doing something even if you are scared

6JF and 1K - 22nd Nov 2021

What does it mean to have courage? To go for it To do things you're afraid of To face your fears To be confident in yourself Asking people to stop something we're not comfortable with Protect yourself To believe you're better than you are Walk away from trouble To try your best Be brave

5J - 15th Nov 2021
What does kindness look like?
It is when you help someone if they're sad. Help people with stuff, pick them up when they hurt themselves. Maybe if someone is feeling left out, you could help them by telling a teacher or reassure them. Helping someone if they are sad. Helping each other. Hugging a friend. You can give money and food to people who need it. When someone is sad you go over and talk to them. Offer your help. Teach them if they need help with their school work. Give food and water to those who need it. Not judging a book by it's cover. Helping others in lessons. Kindness can be sharing. Checking with people if they are alone. Ask other to join in your game if they're alone. Be an ear to listen to others. Respect what is being said. Make someone smile by hugging them and cheering them up. Say please and thank you. Don't have to do much to be kind. Just a smile or let them go through the door. When driving letting someone else through when in traffic.

3DH and 2J 8th Nov 2021 - 9th Nov 2021
If you think you have the courage for it just do it, or try your best (Walter)
Work really hard in school/college (Finley)
Try to be helpful, work together (Amelie)
Help Poor people (Irena)
Be kind and not say bad words (Jayden)
Give money to poor people (Charlie)
If you earn lots of money, give some to charity (Austyn)

2J & 3DH - 9th Nov 2021
To never stop thinking about what your ambitions are and to try really hard.
To have a plan and write your plans on a piece of paper.
I have to work hard at school so I can do the job I really want to do.
I need to work really hard in school so I can be a scientist.

1A/6C-group2 - 8th Nov 2021
How can you be the person you truly want to be?
Being ourselves - being normal, what is normal? Follow your dreams. Set your mind to do what you want to do. Be crazy. Do what you believe in. Do things that you think are right.

2J & 3DH - 8th Nov 2021
To never stop thinking about what your ambitions are and to try really hard.
To have a plan and write your plans on a piece of paper.
I have to work hard at school so I can do the job I really want to do.
I need to work really hard in school so I can be a scientist.

6JF and 1K - 8th Nov 2021
How can you be the person you truly want to be?
Be determined
Practise and train
Be environmentally friendly
Correct your mistakes from the past- learn from your mistakes
Be yourself - be truthful to yourself
Be courageous and motivated

4C and 3L - 8th Nov 2021
How can you be the person you truely want to be?
In order to be someone who works with model buses, Ben needs to be patient, calm, perserverance.
Thuiann thinks that you have to be good at the job you want to do; it means you have to try hard. Passionate about the job.
Enthsiastic, kind, caring.
Try hard. Kyra wants to be a vet and she knows she has to be kind, caring, gentle, no what you are doing. Compassionate person.
Try your hardest to be the best version of yourself.

1A/6C - 8th Nov 2021
First we thought about what sort of person we are now. Then we considered the question - focusing on 'how'. Here are our comments:
Pleased to be weird, different, unique. You stand out in big crowds.
You can respect one another by staying calm. Model the behaviour of the person you want to be.
Don’t care about what others may think and be yourself but still remaining respectful. It’s important to be yourself.

4L/2B - 8th Nov 2021
How Can You Be The Person You Truly Want To Be

-If someone is better than you-you can try and be like that person
-Try to be like others
-Be kind and caring to yourself
-I am going to learn lots about the human because I want to be a doctor when I grow up
-If you want to be a scientist you have to work hard
-Be you!
-If you want to be a nice person-you have to be nice to everyone

Many thanks

4L/2B

3L and 4C - 8th Nov 2021

How can you be the person you truly want to be? Try hard and think about who you want to be. Get good grades. Believe in yourself. Show that you can help people. showing kindness you need to work for it. Family and friends can help guide you.

6JF - 8th Oct 2021
What are we most thankful for?

Friends because they are always there for me; family; shelter; my mum for giving birth to me; my parents for providing shelter and earning money; my pets; country I was born in because I feel safe; God as he created this world and all its wonders; food that I can eat every day; oxygen

3L - 5th Oct 2021
Family and friends because we can fun together, they look after us. Our families give us food to eat and shelter.
I agree our parents gives us clothes to wear.
I am thankful for our school and our teachers because we can learn. It is boring without school and lonely.
I am thanful for the rain because it feeds the flowers.
I am thank ful for my mum because without her I am nothing.

5J - 28th Sep 2021
What are most thankful for?
I am most thankful for football and cricket. My pets. For the rappers and their great songs. My friends and family and pets. For my cousin. Most thankful for love and friendships for without any of these you will not be happy. Our teachers and food. Everything. My family especially those that live in France. For my family and their love for me and my dog. My home and family. My life. School. My hamster. Both of my cats. Thankful for my dad's teacher.

6JF - 13th Sep 2021
Should we get a second chance?

Charlie: Yes, because next time we’ll know better.

Ada: Yes, we may be bad at first but we can always improve after.

Kayden: Everyone is allowed to make mistakes. If you are never given a second chance you will never learn from your mistakes.

Elliot: If you know what you’ve done wrong you won’t do it again.

Logan: yes, we should get a second chance so we can correct our mistakes

Michael: I think that we should get a second chance because then we will know how to improve our attitude and behaviour.

Bailee: Yes, because you can never get everything right and perfect at the first time.

Lorelai: Depends on how badly you behaved.

Ramsey: No, because some people might never learn from it and behave badly again.

Esmer: Yes and no. Depends how severe your act was.

Leah: yes, you should forgive people what they have done in the past if they regret it and want to improve.

5J - 9th Sep 2021
Should we get a second chance?
Most people should but I think if they have committed a crime (and are in jail) they should be forgiven afterwards. They still should be punished.
But what if they do the same thing again? WOuldn't want to take that risk. It depends on if they have changed and can be trusted.
It depends on what they have done. If someone insulted me on the playground - I might be mad for a day or two but will then forgive them. But if they bullied me every day it would take time to give them a second chance.
If someone called me names but didn't mean it but took it too far it would depend on who they were and what mood they're in.
I would say that you should always give a second chance (If not illegal).
Anyone can be given a second chance, it just depends on what they've done.

5A - 9th Sep 2021
As a class we overwhelmingly thought that people did deserve a second chance.
Rida said " What if you had made a mistake?"
Sam said "It is important to forgive"
We also thought that different people might be treated differently like the homeless

Stingrays - 25th May 2021
Millie: Because people would like to ask God for forgiveness when they have done something wrong.
Reno: Some people believe that if they pray they will get good luck, like winning a raffle.
Junior: People want to remember who God is, so they pray to him.
Maisy: if they are feeling unwell, people will pray to ask God for help.
Paloma; I agree with Maisy, if people are not well, they may want to pray to ask God to give them faith, that things will get better soon. Asking God to help them to feel brave.

3CA - 21st May 2021
Why do people pray?
Maya: so they can talk to God and explain if they’re feeling bad.
Marie: So they can tell God what they’ve done because it was a good thing.
Emma: So they can say sorry for doing something wrong to a friend or someone.
Emily: sometimes they just need someone to talk to and explain to God what they’re doing and maybe they need help.
Kyra: they can’t speak to God any other way. They might be worried or done something bad and they said sorry but no-one’s forgiving them so they say sorry to God.
Connie: they just need to talk to someone but they can’t talk to anyone else – it might be a bad worry and if they tell someone they might just laugh and think it’s funny.

3LL - 19th May 2021
Kiara, we might pray for the homeless.
Phoebe You might pray because you are religious and have beliefs.
Jan to ask God to help people God hears us loudly when we are young.
Princess we pray if we hurt ouselves
Matilda You could pray to Jesus that we believe in you and to get blessings from him.
Kyron We pray becuase we love God.
Vihaan I pray so that I can protect all the people in the world.
Jaden People pray because God is our protector and he will protect others if we pray to him.
William We pray for God because he is our LIght.
Amelia We pray to God because he is out Saviour and he will take care of people in Heaven.
Leo MoYou mibght pray to asy sorry or to say thank you.
Leo Ma If you are sad you might pray to God to make you happy.

5J - 19th May 2021
Why do people pray?
They pray because they want to talk to God because something may have gone wrong in their lives. TO get closer to God. Some people may not feel comfortable with talking to those around them. They want to tell God that they want to change and be a better version of themselves. They want to make sure God can care for their friends and family. I think some people pray as they see him as a worry buddy. No judgement. To communicate anything they have going on in their minds. Might pray for some support. Maybe send someone to support them. TO get blessed. Maybe to get in touch with God. Maybe to start afresh. Forgiveness and hope. To be thankful.

4CC - 19th May 2021
Esther - they are trying to communicate with God.
Orla - trying to show respect to God.
Louie - so they can speak to God like he is your invisible Friend. Eri - noone else to talk to and so God is their company. Edwin - ask for help. Isabelle - thank God for all the things we have. Liam - to thank God for looking over us whilst we are scared. Thank God for looking after our loved ones who have passed away. River - thankful for everything.
Zoe - we pray to god to ask for foregiveness.
Liam - to send God our blessings.

4LL - 18th May 2021
Why do people pray?
Sam-to represent God and to show you are a Christian
Roland-if you feel a bit sad, you could pray to feel closer to God
Simona-I think people pray to ask for God's help
Everett-People pray so that they can have someone to talk to. Especially when they may not want to talk to others.
Inigo-People pray to connect to God.
Diana-People pray because they want something.
Maja-Jews,Muslims,Hindus and Christians pray. You don't just have to be a Christian. People of all languages pray.
Declan-People pray for people to get better. Or they pray so that people can have a better life.
Jack-To get closer to God
Oscar-To be one with God. God can live inside of you.
Hannah-People sometimes pray for forgiveness if they have done something wrong.
Tommy-I might ask God for some peace and quiet when my siblings are being noisy
Laura-When people are in need.
Wendy-If you're feeling down-you can pray to feel better
Elanor-People pray to send happiness to others
James-Because you know that someone will be listening
Imogen-To show that they are leading a good life
Millie-Praying will show God that you believe in him. Maybe in the future he will help you.
Poppy-You have to pray to communicate with him.
Daniella-People pray for the safety of their families
Denisa-Maybe they need to speak to someone and God is always there.

6WF - 18th May 2021
People pray for different things. I pray for things current like covid to end.
To talk to God.
To ask for God's forgiveness.
To thank God.
To him for hope.
To say sorry, ask for forgiveness or to ask for help.
To become a better Christian and to try to get into Heaven.
To ask for strength.
To help them with their worries and problems.

5K - 17th May 2021
Why do people pray?
• To talk to God. To be in contact with God (Esmer, Elliot)
• To ask for help (Julien)
• To please God (Riley M)
• For fun and enjoyment (Logan)
• To ask for better life (Leah)
• So they can thank God (Zac, Kayden)
• Because they find it relaxing and calming (Ruben)
• To ask for forgiveness (David)

Sealions-Why do people pray? - 17th May 2021
Louie- It helps people remember Jesus on the cross.
Sonny- It shows their connection to God. Grace- It shows them Jesus is the light of the world.
Aurelia- Pray to ask God for help when they need it. Ava- They may thank god for creating the world. Stella- They may pray to thank God for friends and family. Dylan- Pray to say sorry for hurting someone else.

Mrs Renard - 16th May 2021
Our thinking question this week is;
Why do people pray?

I am looking forward to reading your responses.

3CA - 11th May 2021
How can we be a voice for the voiceless?
First we thought about what this might mean:
Voiceless means:
You need a translater / you can’t talk, lost your voice / too shy / deaf / can’t speak / speech impediment / don’t understand the language / not listened to / minority / different or unusual accent / victim
‘be a voice’ means:
Courtney: speaking or sign for someone else
Maya: explain what someone means
Connie: speak up for someone/stick up for someone
Bethany: translating
Emily: help learn the language – enabling them
Connie: if someone’s new, the other people are mean, you could help them.
Emma: if someone’s deaf and they are your friend, you could introduce them to your friends.
Learning to sign to help communicate with deaf people or communities like ‘Sign to Sing’.
Helping a new person feel wanted especially if they don’t speak the language.
We might have to change the things we do to help someone.
We thought about what it would feel like to be voiceless.
Upsetting when you are voiceless – maybe you did something wrong and you try to say sorry but your friend won’t listen. It would be really frustrating. It would make you feel lonely.

3LL - 11th May 2021
Matilda Vote the government in which listen to all.
Write letters to government to tell the voiceless' point of view.
Phoebe Charities could help to give a voice. Help people get to organisations that will geive them a voice.

4LL - 10th May 2021
How can we be a voice for the voiceless?
Poppy-We can give them some advice
Maddie-We can vote for people who will help
Sam-We can educate people about the freedoms in our country
Callum-We can help them to get to a safe place where they can speak freely
Roland-We can give them a safe passage to freedom
Oscar-We can help them to get to a country where the person in charge respects freedom

4CC - 7th May 2021
Louie - it depends on what it is. 19/20 think yes it does depend on what it is.
Liam - no because you should do something straight away without being asked again.
Yusuf - I think we should get a second chance because you might not know you did something wrong. Mrs Bell says you learn by your mistakes.
Afyia - it is good to give people a second chance so that you don't hold grudges. We all make mistakes and it is important to forgive.
Louie - when you go to prison, you have time to reflect on your behaviour and mistakes. After your sentence is over, it is the governments way of giving that person a second chance (reformed). Orla believes everyone has the right to have a second chance no matter what. They may commit murder or theft but they deserve a second chance because they need a chance to repent and make it better. Only one second chance. Zoe agrees with Orla because they might regret their anger if they have lashed out and caused death. Jakob believes that people sometimes don't think about their actions and so make stupid mistakes. River, some people don't deserve a second chance. How will they ever improve if they are never given a second chance. Eri, it is important to give people a second chance and not give up on them. Edwin thinks we should have the death penalty because murderers do not deserve a second chance.
I was surprised that the children mostly thought that everyone should be given a second chance (no matter what).

Sharks - 7th May 2021
Sophie - I would give my friends a second chance in playing a game, like catch.
Blossom - I would give my friend a second chance if there was an accident.
Alice - It's important to give a second chance to our friends.
Bella - Second chance for a friend who has not been unkind before.
Theo -Give them a chance just once.
Myla - Depends on what they friend has done as to whether they get a second chance.
Austyn - If he was ignored, he would give them a second chance.
Pola - I would give my RWI partner a second chance in learning.

Stingrays - 7th May 2021
After much discussion, on whether someone wronged you intentionally or by accident, the children decided that yes it would be good to give everyone a second chance but this was easier said than done.
The children agreed if it was an accident then it was easy to give someone another chance but they continued to disagree over how easy or difficult it was to forgive someone who hurt you on purpose.

Dolphins - 6th May 2021
Should we get a second chance?
Alma - if say sorry and make it right.
Neave - Yes, because we all get things wrong sometimes.
Kristi - yes, because we might hurt someone by mistake and it was an accident.
Mia - when we are playing a ball game we should not have a second chance because that is cheating.
Chris - No because if you are playing football and you don't score a goal you can't have a second go.
Billie - if someone has not played a game before they should be given a second chance.
Alms - disagreed with Billie as someone could be lying.
Last thoughts -
Neave Not all situations are the same so we might have a different answer.
Daniel - we all make mistakes so we should have a second go.
Luna - we should have another chance when we are playing.

5J - 5th May 2021
I think it would be kind to give another chance because they might be good afterwards. Not always, it depends on what they have done. If someone hurt you on purpose, would you give a second chance if they did damage? Some people can't change whereas some people can change. It depends on how they react and act when you see them afterwards. Sometimes depending on what they did. If they did something illegal then no second chance but if they were doing something that was just joking, then maybe. I think everyone deserves a second change no matter what they've done. Everyone can change.
Some people can't change and if they have done something really bad to you then they don't deserve it.
You should give everyone a second chance. Standing by your friend can help them.
IF they hurt you by accident then giving them a second chance to not do it again.
It does depend on what has happened, if it is minor then you can forgive them but it depends on how they react to you afterwards.

6WF - 5th May 2021
Yes: if someone ate a cake I would.
If we think about the world and how it was destroyed - we are now trying to help it get back to how it was and to make up for our mistakes.
Sometimes people may not have realised that what they were doing was unkind - it is a learning curve.
You should be told of your mistakes but given a chance to rectify it.

Sometimes: it depends what mistake they have made. Some are more serious than others.

Not if it is more than their second chance as it is starting to break their trust.
Sometimes you may need more than two chances. They might not have done it on purpose.
If you have been told once you should know not to do it again - you should only be told twice.

It also depends upon age and understanding e.g. a four-year-old would need more chances to understand

3LL - 4th May 2021
Children should always get a second chance as they are learning still.

Mrs Renard - 25th Apr 2021
Our thinking question for the week beginning 26/04/2021

Should we get a second chance?

I look forward to reading your comments.

Thank you

Nola- Sharks - 1st Apr 2021
In answer to the question "Where can we find friendship?"
Nola said "In our hearts"
What a lovely thought!

5J - 29th Mar 2021
Why is Easter a celebration?

Jesus came back from the dead at Easter. HE took away our sins. He was rised from the dead. It shows that Jesus can't die. Everybody learned about him. He was sent to us to make us happy - Jesus helps them

Dolphins - 25th Mar 2021
What would you like to be remembered for?
Kristi- My drawings.
Alma - My kindness.
Vinnie - My paintings
Musa/Luna - My writing
Lacie - My maths
Daniel - my colouring
Billie - For my bravery.
Nisa - My art work.

Ellie-Mae Fisher - 24th Mar 2021
I would like to be remember for being a good and kind friend

Joshua Graham - 24th Mar 2021
I would like to be remembered for being kind and helpful

Mrs Renard - 21st Mar 2021
Thank you to the classes who commented on last weeks questions. It was lovely to read all the children's thoughts and comments.
This weeks question is:
What would you like to be remembered for? Don't forget to take some thinking time before your reply and of course if you would like to change your answer, please do, but always tell me why!

Dolphins - 18th Mar 2021
Luna: We should always tell our friends or an adult about our worries because they will cheer you up.
Sophie: Yes you should because friends and family will make sure I feel okay.
Billie: Yes you should, if you keep worries to yourself if grows bigger and bigger.
Lacie, you should share because it will make your day happier.
Mia: If you are worried you tell Mummy or Daddy or a teacher and they will make it better. Mummy or Daddy can cuddle you.

6WF - 17th Mar 2021
Yes because otherwise no one can help you with your problems.
Yes because no matter how bad something is you should speak out otherwise your worries will build up.
Yes it is because then it will feel like a big weight off your shoulders.
Yes because otherwise you would carry it around.
Yes because it might be a worry for someone else too.
Yes because you might be the start of something bigger to change.

Sometimes it isn't ok to speak your thoughts because it could be rude.
Sometimes - it depends on the type of thought and worry. e.g. bullying you should or if you're scared

No because sometimes you might feel it is too personal and not everyone wants to share their thoughts.
No because some people are shy.

Sealions- - 17th Mar 2021

Sonny- It is good share your worries because if you keep a worry to yourself you will stay worried. Imogen agrees because if you tell a friend or adult they might be able to fix your worry. Aurelia- I disagree because you could tell your worry doll and they will take it away. Charlie- No because some people have their own problems and you might make them worry more if you tell them about yours.

3CA - 16th Mar 2021
P4C – 16/03/21 – 3CA
Is it always right to speak out about our thoughts and worries?
• Bethany: maybe it is because you could always speak to child line or a trusted adult or a trusted friend.
• Emily: It is ok but as long as it can’t get you in danger – then you can keep it to yourself. Sometimes I have to think about whether it’s important enough to talk about.
• Kahlo: It is good to speak out, but it’s not good if you don’t want to force yourself to speak to someone if you’re not ready.
• Courtney: I agree with Kahlo because you shouldn’t speak out if you don’t want to.
• Ophelia: it’s ok to talk about your worries because
• Emma: what if your worry it about someone but you don’t want to tell anyone because you (or they) might get into trouble?
• Connie: I agree with Emma because it might be something personal about someone else.
• Marie: I think it’s ok to tell your worries to your parents or teacher because they might be able to help you. It’s not always ok to tell a friend because they might get upset or involved.
• Kahlo: I disagree with Ophelia because it is good to keep your worries in, you can’t force yourself to say it.

How do you know when your worry is important enough to talk to someone?
• Kyra: because if you are keeping it in a long time and now you think it’s really important. What if it is actually important and you don’t think it is? Maybe you should be brave and say it to someone that you trust.
• Emma: you know if it’s important because you might be scared so you can tell your friends and they might be able to solve it.
• Kahlo: you know when your worries are important enough because they get worse and worse. They don’t go away.
• Emily: if it’s something you’re not supposed to do, and someone told you you shouldn’t do it, they said that because they were trying to protect you. You know when you’ve done something that you shouldn’t have done.
We talked about problems getting bigger and bigger and thinking about them all the time. That is often a clue that it is something you need to talk about.

3LL - 16th Mar 2021
It's good to think out so adults will help you.
It's good to talk about things that are worrying you so the teachers can help and sort it out.
It is good to talk to adults that you know and trust.
Talking about it might make you even more worried about it.
You need to be able to trust whoever you are telling your worries to.

4LL - 16th Mar 2021
Millie-as long as you think long and hard before you speak, it's okay to talk about your thoughts and worries.
Poppy-I think if you have a worry then you need to tell someone or you can't fix it.
Elanor-not always, sometimes the person you talk to may be involved in your worry.
Alarna-maybe, sometimes if you don't share your worries it could cause a problem.
Skylar-not always because it could cause a break down in a friendship.
Hannah-You should because if you don't you wont feel good. If you do it's over and done with.
Maja-depends, if you tell too many people you may end up more confused.
Everett-it might not be too important a worry and it may bring someone down.
Oscar-You should tell because if you don't it could make things worse.
Grace-You should because if you bottle it up it will make you feel worse.
Simona-I think you should because otherwise you will carry it all day.
Inigo-I've kept a secret and when I later owned up my parents weren't cross.

5J - 16th Mar 2021
If you don't want to, you don't have to but it is better to tell a trusted adult. You may not want to say or it is too personal. You can with a trusted adult. Depends how big the worry is. If it is not personal I wouldn't fuss about telling someone. If you are worried about something it is best to tell someone. Sometimes you need help to say yes or no. Not all the time. Your thoughts could be rude or not appreciated. Whereas your worries should be shared. If you keep them inside you could worry even more. You need to choose the person you feel safe with.

Mrs Renard - 14th Mar 2021
Is it always right to speak out about thoughts and worries?

4CC - 12th Mar 2021
Frankie thinks that you have to be kind to others. Respect is important thinks Ryan. Being a thoughtful and loving person makes you the best version of your self says Afyia.
Neha thinks you should treat people in the way that you wish to be treated. Do whatever you can to make new friends. Never hate River believes. Fifi thinks that if you don't have anything good to say then you shouldn't say anything. Orla believes it is important not to retaliate when people provoke you. Ophelia thinks you should try to help others in a good way. Don't be rude or offensive. Be loving. Be honest. Don't judge says River.

5K - 12th Mar 2021

How can I be the best version of myself? Ramsey: By taking care of myself and making right decisions. Madison: being nice to everyone around and take care of the school property. David: respect other people in the playground. Delilah: by not pretending to be someone you aren’t. Archie: sharing with others. Ellie: helping one another.

Sealions- - 10th Mar 2021
Ava agrees with 3LL and that you must be kind to be the best version of yourself. Akif said you must be helpful too. Aurelia- To be caring is important. We agreed with some of the things Stingrays said. It is impossible to be correct all the time. We agreed that you can learn from your mistakes. It is important to have the right attitude and care about learning from these mistakes and not to give up.

6WF - 10th Mar 2021
Being a role model and being friendly to one another.
To be yourself and to be a good friend.
If you're upset about something not to let it impact your actions throughout the day.
Trying your hardest and not giving up.
Being a good friend and forgiving others.

3LL - 9th Mar 2021
be loyal
think of others
be honest
be kind
be respectful

Year 5 - 9th Mar 2021
Being kind. Feeling free - sometime you need space and you need to fell like you or not trapped. Me yourself - Don't let anything make you not be yourself. If someone thinks you are weird, that's ok. Work hard and discover your goals. Giving money to the poor - if you see a poor person, being kind first of all. Giving money to charity. Giving food to the homeless - If you were homeless and starving you would like to be treated this way. If you have the ability to help others, use it. Follow your dreams - Otherwise you will be miserable. Treat others like you like to be treated. Be kind to animals as well as humans. Help lost pets. Never give up.

Bethany Jenkins - 9th Mar 2021
By doing the things that are right

Stingrays - 8th Mar 2021
We had a great discussion on our school vision, with different children agreeing and disagreeing on the interpretation of our school vision.
Some children thought that doing your best work means getting the questions right all the time because this means you are clever. This would also mean you could get a good job and enough money to live happily.
Other children disagreed, they believed that striving meant trying our best, even though we may get it wrong. Some children thought that getting it wrong wasn't a bad thing.

Mrs Renard - 8th Mar 2021
How can I be the best version of myself?

Year 5 - 4th Mar 2021
It is ok not to be ok sometimes because we all react differently to different things. Some things we might find upsetting while others do not. It is ok to have bad days. Everyone has days when they don't feel like themselves. It is important to realise that we are all different and unique.

Ellie-Mae Fisher - 4th Mar 2021
Is it okay sometimes not to be happy. Yes it is because everybody has happy days and sad day, you just keep going.

Mrs Renard - 2nd Mar 2021
Our Big Question this week:

Is it okay sometime not to be happy?

Matilda Jenkins - 10th Feb 2021
a friend in real life you might get scamed with a friend online;]

Jago Da Fonseca-Shaw - 9th Feb 2021
Jago says a friend in life, because they’re somebody you have met an played with.

Ava - 9th Feb 2021
A friend in life because I can see them and play with them in real life.

George C - 9th Feb 2021
Online friends aren’t real friends - they could be anyone as you can’t see them and don’t know who they are - so a friend in real life is much more important. You can play with a real friend and meet them and talk to them.

Mrs Renard - 9th Feb 2021
To coincide with Safer Internet Day our big question for this week is:

What is more important a friend on line or a friend in life?
Remember to reason out your answer!

Dolphins - 2nd Feb 2021
Big question: What does making the right choice mean?
Mia - being good and nice because it is helpful.
Neave - being kind and helping people it makes people happy.
Masie - making the right choice makes you happy, people get sad and it is nice to be happy.
Imogen - when we are eating, making the right choices keeps us healthy.
Emily - going out for a walk is making the right choice because it make us happy.

Mrs Bartlett - 2nd Feb 2021
Matilda 3LL- If you make the right choice, you can learn and get good education.

Bethany 3CA- Making the right choice is choosing to be good instead of bad.

Bobby 3LL- It is being nice to your friends.

Mrs Jury Year 5 - 2nd Feb 2021
Making the right choice:
Leila - A choice that doesn't affect anyone else or you. Not being selfish.
Riley R - Being a nicer person in general. Making the right choice is thinking of others. That makes you nice.
Jake - An honest person would do the right thing.
Elliot - Doing what is right for everyone. Making everyone safe.
Leah - Making the right decision, like the prime minister trying to keep us safe.
Michael - Siblings always want to copy you so you need to do the right thing for them to see.

Myla - 2nd Feb 2021
If something was a lot of money but it was too much and there was another one but it was less money then you should be grateful for what you are give.

Maisy - 2nd Feb 2021
If you were eating something in class (as a teacher) that would be making the wrong choice because the teacher is supposed to be using their brain to teach the children. It's not fair on the other teachers.

Arianna - 2nd Feb 2021
doing the right thing- mean to listen to your parents. going something good that helps others

Poppy - 2nd Feb 2021
Doing the right thing because otherwise you'll get told off more.

Blossom - 2nd Feb 2021
Being grateful, not saying I want this and not that because being grateful is being kind to your family because you are sharing the love.

Dylan - 2nd Feb 2021
What you are supposed to do. What your whole family says and your teacher.

Ellie-Mae fisher - 2nd Feb 2021
Making the right choice is always doing the next right thing

Skylar-Rose - 2nd Feb 2021
Making the right choice means being good and to not make bad choices because that could put you in danger.

Paloma (Stingrays) - 2nd Feb 2021
Making a choice that is the best for you and others.

Leila (5J) and ophelia (3CA) - 31st Jan 2021
“Doing the right thing - A choice that doesn’t have a negative impact on yourself or others”
“Making a safe choice”

Mrs Renard - 31st Jan 2021
Our Big question for this week is;

What does making the right choice mean?

Ellie-Mae Fisher - 29th Jan 2021
Loving people unconditionally looks like- always being there for someone when they need you because you care and love them

Skylar-Rose Price - 26th Jan 2021
Loving people no matter what they look like, no matter what they do and no matter how many friends they have.

Myla - 26th Jan 2021
You know they love you because you can see it inside, they show it out to you.

Myla - 26th Jan 2021
Parents like you because they are friendly.

Dylan - 26th Jan 2021
Parents love you because they but you things and they help you.

Arianna - 26th Jan 2021
Unconditional love is loving someone no matter where they live, how they look, if they are smart or not, if they have pennies or not. You just love them for being them

Mrs Bartlett - 26th Jan 2021
Bobby 3LL- You could give someone a big surprise

Matilda 3LL- Loving people no matter what religion they follow

Bethany 3CA- Loving someone freely

Mr McGarrigle 25 Jan 2021 - 25th Jan 2021
Loving somebody no matter what they think or do- Alfie A
Loving somebody no matter what race- Holly H
Loving people no matter what their religious beliefs- William

Mrs Renard - 24th Jan 2021
This weeks big question is about unconditional love:

What does loving people unconditionally actually look like?

Mrs Carter - 22nd Jan 2021
A touch of heaven on earth!

Arianna - 22nd Jan 2021
You show you love your neighbor by taking care of them, sending food to people who do not have food. We can give people food who sit outside the shops with no house in the cold. You can get them blankets and gloves to show you care

Marnie Thompson - 21st Jan 2021
That if you love someone then they will give that love back to you

Paloma (Stingrays) - 19th Jan 2021
you can show your love by writing them a card and sending it to them. You can ask them if there is anything to do to help them like going shopping for them when they can't go out.

Jago - 19th Jan 2021
1)checking on our neighbours. Wearing a mask when out. Keeping distance. Smiling and being friendly.

2) keeping them and us safe.

3)not taking unnecessary risks. Being mindful and kind to others.

4)yes.

Skylar-Rose Price - Sealions - 19th Jan 2021
Examples of loving your neighbour in my community- Some people wear a face mask, some people social distance, some people tidy after one another. You could make a card for somebody or give people food if they need it.
These are showing our love for our neighbours because it is kind to do this and shows you care.
I show that I love my neighbour by making and sending cards to my friends to say that I miss and love them. I also show this by staying home to keep people safe.

Mrs Bartlett and Miss Attoe - 19th Jan 2021
Matilda 3LL, Bethany 3CA, Bobby 3LL. You could love your neighbour by, staying at home to protect yourselves and your neighbours. this will keep them safe. Always do kind gestures to your neighbours and keep the community tidy.

Lacie-Mae - 19th Jan 2021
Helping them if they fall over.
Getting their shopping.

Year 1 hub - 19th Jan 2021
Love thy neighbour.....
What does it look like in my life?

We had Christmas with just our household we didn't get to see our other family to keep them safe. NL
We use facetime to talk to people we love even when we cannot see them in person. This keeps them safe-IB
Stay at home and not go to the park. I play with my toys but cannot have my friends home to play-MS/NL
I come to school even though I might to stay at home so my mummy can care for people that are poorly-MT

Emre - 19th Jan 2021
Wearing a mask so we can't spread germs.

Dylan - 19th Jan 2021
Helping them if their cat or dog comes to your house.

Maisy - 19th Jan 2021
My neighbour let me play with his cats in the garden.

Sophie - 19th Jan 2021
My dad and my neighbour talked in the garden.

Blossom - 19th Jan 2021
In the summer our neighbour gave me and my brother a burger.

Myla - 19th Jan 2021
Staying at home is loving your neighbour because you can see them often.

Ellie-Mae Fisher - 19th Jan 2021
Loving your neighbour wherever you go by taking care of others because they may need our help. Like shopping or gardening ore en just being a friend.

Arianna - 19th Jan 2021
it means to give them some flowers and giving them food if they don't have food.

Dylan - 12th Jan 2021
Yes because I want to be kind to my friends.

Poppy - 12th Jan 2021
Yes because you can message them when you miss them.

Emre - 12th Jan 2021
Yes because we can call them.

Myla - 12th Jan 2021
Yes because you want to be kind and have lots of friends.

Mrs Bartlett and Miss Attoe - 12th Jan 2021
Matilda 3LL- You could buy them a present and wrap it up in lovely paper and drop it off on their doorstep.

Bobby 3LL- You could do a fun activity with them on facetime.

Bethany 3CA- You can facetime them with an angel emoji and this could represent God blessing them.

Paloma (Stingrays) - 12th Jan 2021
Yes because you can call them on the phone or send them a nice card.

Ellie-Mae Fisher - 12th Jan 2021
We can show acts of kindness to our friends when we cannot meet them by making them cards and video/zoom calling them.

Macie 3LL - 12th Jan 2021
We could do a painting for them and send it to them. And we can speak to them on the phone to make sure they are ok :)

Matilda Jenkins - 13th Dec 2020
Somebody that sticks up for you and that you want to stick up for,

Sealions - 11th Dec 2020
What makes a good friend?
Someone who behaves friendly- R
Someone who doesn’t bully others- D
A good friend helps people- A
Helping people up when they fall over- S

Dolphins - 7th Dec 2020
What makes a good friend?
A: Sharing toys and playing. This point was agreed by S, because you are having fun.
V: When you do something wrong, you can say sorry and make up.
A: When a friend falls over we help them.
N: When a friend can't read we can help them, by helping them to sound out.

Mrs Renard - 6th Dec 2020
This weeks questions:
What makes a good friend?
I look forward to reading your comments!

5K - 6th Dec 2020
How should you celebrate something important?
Faith, Antonyo: invite your family and celebrate with them Ramsey: be respectful towards the person who is celebrating for example their birthday Delilah, Lorelai: prepare a special meal; make favourite food Madison: organise a party Julien: Get treats Ada: decorate the room Michael: give them a gift Leah: celebrate their success by being excited and happy for them

4LL - 30th Nov 2020
Elanor-You could give them a surprise.
Samuel-You can throw a party. You can have up to 6 people.
Imogen-You can have a fun picnic with your family members.
Grace-You can be happy and make people around you raise a smile.
Inigo-You could spoil your diet with an occasional treat. I said this because I'm hungry!
Callum-You can treat a special pet.
Rida-You can be kind to someone and cheer them up.
Maja-You can catch up with someone after a long time.

5K - 27th Nov 2020
Should we always have hope?
Ruben: Yes, we should always hope for better things that might happen in our lives.
Lorelai: No, because people might sometimes hope for bad things. E.g. Someone might hope that others get hurt.
Jack: Yes, imagine it’s Christmas and you hope for a nice present.
Ada: Yes, your family member may be very sick and you hope for them to get better.
Esmer: Sometimes, because people hope for bad things; they not always hope for good things
Ossian: no, if you don’t expect (hope) much you then won’t be disappointed.

Stingrays - 27th Nov 2020
Our questions to God about hope:
Why is hope important to us?
What is hope to us?
Do you have to show hopefulness to everyone?
Why did you have to sacrifice yourself to give us hope?
Is your cross a sign of hope?
What can you do with hope?
Are we ever going to get a sign of hope during covid?
What does hope look like?

Sealions - 25th Nov 2020
Should we always have hope?
No- because sometimes if you really wanted something and you don’t get it you will be really angry AD
Yes- because if we don’t then we cannot hope for the things that are coming- SR
Yes- If you would like people to do the right thing e.g. keep the planet tidy- then you have to wish/hope that they will do that in the future-OD
Yes- because if you are being bullied you hope it will stop- KA

Jeremy Reynolds - 25th Nov 2020
Absolutely - I think we should always have hope, both because it can make or keep us positive and optimistic about things ahead, which in itself may lead to bad things not happening; also, the future is not always clear or definite and things may not turn out as we expect!
Do you agree? What examples can you think of?

Mrs Renard - 21st Nov 2020
Our question for the week beginning 23/11/2020
Should we always have hope?

Sealions - 18th Nov 2020
Should we every feel sorry for the bully?
Yes but ONLY if they say sorry-Ari
No I disagree because even if they say sorry they might not mean it and play a trick on you when you don't expect it-Ava.
Yes we should forgive because the bully might feel sad inside themselves-Dylan

4LL - 17th Nov 2020
Denisa-I wouldn't because they've hurt people

Elanor-Yes and No. No because you might have been bullied by that particular person. Yes because you want to help them.

Everett-You should because there could be an explanation as to why they're bullied. They may have been bullied in the past.

Grace-Yes because you don't know what kind of time they're having at home. Bullying may be how they react to it.

Luca-Because I know what it feels like to be bullied. Bullies have usually had a hard time in life.

Wendy-They may need friends and feel really lonely. They may carry on doing it.

4CC - 16th Nov 2020
Our class discussed our thinking question - Should we ever feel sorry for the bully?
We came to the conclusion that as good citizens, we should help those who need help and that includes bullies. Most bullies are only bullies because they are sad..

Stingrays - 16th Nov 2020
The bully might be hurting too. (Matas)
I agree with Matas because they may be trying to be good but finding it difficult. (Millie)
I disagree with Matas beacuse the bully is being mean. (Rayan)
I agree with Rayan because they had been hurting you, you shouldn't forgive them, even if they say sorry. (Junior)

Mrs Renard - 16th Nov 2020
Our thinking question this week for Anti - Bullying week is:
Should we ever feel sorry for the bully?

Mr Flack - 15th Nov 2020
Worries are something you can’t see. For me, they are a series of cobwebs in your mind and you are trying to clear them - one at a time.

Bethany Jenkins - 11th Nov 2020
Worries look like a piece of your brain because worries are only in your brain, in your memory and memories can be happy or sad

5K - 9th Nov 2020
What do worries look like?
Tears running down your cheeks (Logan)
a frown on a face (Delilah)
shivering, trembling (Kayden)
lack of happiness (Leah)
a dark cloud in your head

Mrs Renard - 9th Nov 2020
Our thinking question this week to tie in with the NSPCC campaign
Speak out Stay safe is

What do worries look like?

3LL - 8th Nov 2020
When should we remember? Many of the children thought we should rememeber what out parents say to us. To keep us safe.

Sharks Class - 6th Nov 2020
We thought about 'When should we remember?' The children were quick to make the link to poppies. They realised that sacrifices had been made and one child touchingly said that each poppy represents just one of the soldiers who have died. Makes you think doesn't it!

Stingrays - 6th Nov 2020
1. At Easter, when Jesus died because he sacrificed himself.
2. Milestones in our lives
3. When soldiers sacrificed their lives for us so we could live in peace.

Thinking Question w/b 02/11 - 2nd Nov 2020
When should we remember?

Mr Flack - 22nd Oct 2020
I think the best thing you can ever say to someone is 'Thank you'. It shows you appreciate them or their actions.

Mrs Carvill - 22nd Oct 2020
After a great discussion, my class came up with several responses that we delved deeper into - thank you, I love you, I hope for you. Very in depth conversation was had. It is really quite a hard question to answer.

Mrs Renard - 21st Oct 2020
I think sometimes the best thing you can say to someone, is to sincerely ask them, how are they? Especially in these uncertain times, when we are finding life a struggle and a challenge.

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