Class Three tried their hand at a new art form – Batik making! As part of their Hindu week focus this term, Class Three had learnt about the traditional method of wax and dye being used to create beautiful batik patterned fabrics in Asia. We decided to have a go ourselves and create some festive … Continue reading
Ducklings, Owls and Eagles (in their separate bubbles) spent Friday learning about and celebrating the Jewish festival of Hanukkah. They heard the story of the Maccabees and the miracle of the oil that burnt for 8 days and nights. They got to light a real menorah and discussed what the story meant to Jewish people … Continue reading
Today the Ducklings learnt two very big and important words ‘Nativity’ and ‘Incarnation’. We heard the story of how Joseph and Mary had a baby called Jesus, who was a very special baby- he was God incarnate! When we do worship we light three candles for God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit– this … Continue reading
Owls spent a colourful morning learning all about rangoli as part of their World Faith Hindu focus week. Rangoli is an art form, originating in the Indian subcontinent, in which patterns are created on the floor or the ground using materials such as coloured sand, It is usually made during Hindu festivals including Diwali, which the Owls … Continue reading
The Ducklings have been enjoying their first term of Religious Education lessons. This term’s focus was the Christian Creation Story from the Book of Genesis. The class learnt how Christians believe God created the whole world in six days, starting with light, all the way to the first people; Adam and Eve. The children have … Continue reading
The children of St Eanswythe’s have told the story of the WHOLE Bible in a day! All 66 books! All the children took part in a special RE Art Day, creating a truly spectacular piece of Bible-inspired artwork. The ‘Big Frieze’ artwork by Emma Yarlett is used throughout the school’s R.E curriculum and it represents … Continue reading
Year Four started their ‘Salvation’ focus for this term’s R.E with an exploration of the life of Jesus. Starting from the promises that a saviour would come, we worked our way through the Bible, from Christmas, the Gospels, Easter and beyond, learning how the baby in the manger became the man on the cross. Using … Continue reading
Due to the generosity of the parents and friends of St Eanswythe’s during the past year of fund raising, the PTFA is in a happy position of being able to make useful purchases to benefit the children of our school. We were so pleased to receive two folding screens for the hall this week. They … Continue reading
Owls have been exploring the story of Matthew the Tax Collector. They learnt how he had the job of collecting taxes from the Jews, on behalf of the Roman Empire They also found that he always took more than was actually owed. Everyone hated Matthew – but Jesus could see he was a good man … Continue reading
The Children of St Eanswythe’s had a lovey Christmas treat, courtesy of the generous donations you have made to the PTFA this past term. The Pantomime came to school- Oh yes it did! The whole school enjoyed the story of ‘A Christmas Carol’, with lots of singing and audience participation that got everyone in the … Continue reading
It has been lovely to see you engaging in our Lent Challenges. You have created…
The upper KS2 bubble had treat yesterday as they all got to participate in Tiki…
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I hope you have all had a lovely half term break. Thank you again for…
