Bread, Wine, and a Secret Garden

5th May 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Year 5 students took a seat at the table today for a moving and thought-provoking RE workshop: The Last Supper & Jesus’ Arrest.

As we move through the Easter story, we focused on the pivotal events of Maundy Thursday. This session helped the children understand why the Last Supper remains one of the most important moments in the Christian faith and the foundation of Holy Communion.

Key moments from our workshop:

We explored the symbolism of the bread and wine and why Christians continue this tradition today to feel connected to Jesus.

We discussed the washing of the feet and what it means to be a “servant leader” in our own school community.

We transitioned from the fellowship of the meal to the atmosphere of the Garden of Gethsemane, discussing themes of loyalty, betrayal, and courage during Jesus’ arrest.

The maturity shown by Year 5 was incredible. They asked deep questions about friendship, sacrifice, and the difficult choices people face under pressure.

 

Bringing Easter to life- Palm Branches & Path of Praise!

5th May 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Year 3s stepped back in time for an immersive RE workshop: Hosanna: The Entry to Jerusalem.

To kick off our journey toward Easter, we explored the sights and sounds of the very first Palm Sunday. The classroom was buzzing as we learned about the significance of Jesus entering Jerusalem and why this story is a cornerstone of Christian celebration.

What we explored:

The King on a Donkey: We discussed why Jesus chose a humble donkey instead of a grand horse, and what that tells us about his message of peace.

Shouts of “Hosanna!”: We learned that this word is both a shout of praise and a plea for help.

The Symbolism of Palms: Students looked at palm branches representing the “red carpet” welcome given to Jesus.

It was wonderful to see the children engage with themes of welcome, celebration, and leadership.

Easter Tales: A Journey Through Holy Week

5th May 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our KS1 children were filled with wonder as Year 1/2 took part in our Easter Tales workshop with a Storyteller!

This session was a beautiful, simple Easter story, helping our younger learners grasp the “why” behind the bank holiday weekend. Using special artefacts, we explored the key events of Holy Week in a way that truly sparked their imaginations.

The session ended with our pupils showed amazing reflection and curiosity about what hope and new life mean.

 

Step Back in Time with Classes 5 & 6!

5th May 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Year 1 and 2 pupils had an incredible time this week diving into History and RE during our Venerable Bede Workshop! It was a day filled with imagination, monastic robes, and some very interesting hairstyles.

Highlights from the Day:
​Life Before the Monastery: Some of our children stepped into the shoes of young Anglo-Saxons. They explored what life was like for Bede before the age of seven, imagining his world before he began his journey at the monastery.
​Monastic Makeovers: Others took on a more solemn role, dressing up as monks in their traditional habits and cowls.
​Creative Crafts: The children got hands-on by making their very own miniature monks, complete with authentic outfits and—the star of the show—the iconic tonsure hairdos!

​We are so proud of how Classes 5 and 6 engaged with our local history ans current RE topic. The level of curiosity and creativity was truly inspiring!

What’s Next?
​The excitement isn’t over yet! We can’t wait for Class 7 to have their turn at this exciting workshop next week. Get ready to travel back to the 7th century!

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Bringing Easter to Life!

5th May 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Year 6 students took a deep dive into the heart of the Christian faith with our latest RE workshop: The Crucifixion and Resurrection with an RE Storyteller.

Moving beyond the chocolate eggs, our pupils explored the profound significance of the Easter story. Through interactive storytelling, we tackled the big questions:

Good Friday: Why do Christians call such a somber day “Good”? We explored the themes of sacrifice, forgiveness, and the ultimate act of love.

Easter Day: From sorrow to celebration! We discussed the concept of hope and the belief in new life that defines this cornerstone of Christianity.

It was an incredible session filled with thoughtful insights and a deeper understanding of why these days hold such immense importance for Christians around the world.

A huge well done to Year 6 for their curiosity and empathy!

 

Hop into History: Learning the Easter Story Through Art

2nd April 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

This week, the children revisited and consolidated their learning about Easter. To celebrate, they listened carefully to an Easter story, developing their understanding of the celebration and its meaning. Following this, the children took part in a creative activity where they designed and made their own bunny headbands, showing enthusiasm and imagination throughout.

The Easter Story: Piece by Piece

19th March 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

This week in reception & nursery the children worked together to sequence the Easter story and discuss what happens in church at Easter time. They explored how and why Easter is celebrated and showed great teamwork as they talked through the events and decided on the correct order.

The Ten Commandments

7th March 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

The children in Class 5 put their oracy skills into action during a thoughtful discussion and debate this week. The class explored the importance of each of the Ten Commandments and worked together to decide which they felt were the most important.

Pupils worked in small groups to share their opinions, listen carefully to the views of others and respectfully challenge different ideas. They showed fantastic communication skills as they explained their reasoning, justified their choices and considered different perspectives.

Once each group had discussed their ideas, the class came together to debate and agree on an order of importance. It was wonderful to see the children thinking deeply, supporting their arguments with clear reasoning and demonstrating such maturity in their discussions.

Activities like this help to develop confidence in speaking, active listening and critical thinking — all key skills that support learning across the curriculum.

Well done Class 5 for such thoughtful and respectful debating!

A Day of Discovery at St Nicholas Church!

19th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Our Year 3 children had a fantastic time visiting St Nicholas Church this week as part of their RE topic, “What can we learn about Christian beliefs from visiting churches?” It was a busy afternoon of hands-on learning! The children:

  • Completed a fast-paced scavenger hunt around the building.

  • Captured photos of beautiful and historic objects.

  • Explored the bells, the pulpit, the altar, the organ, and the font with Reverend Paul.

A huge thank you to Reverend Paul for answering our many insightful questions, and to Brenda, who shared her wonderful stories of attending the church since she was just 11 years old!

Back in the classroom, the children have been busy comparing their findings with Boldon Independent Methodist Church, which they visited a few weeks back, and reflecting on how the church building helps people express their faith.

Well done, Year 3, for being such respectful and curious learners!

Comparing Sacred Spaces: Year 3 Visit Boldon Methodist Church

4th February 2026Miss K. Wilkinson

Year 3 had a lovely trip to visit Boldon Methodist church this morning.

As part of our RE topic, we are visiting places of worship to allow us to compare the similarities and differences.

The children learned lots about the history of the church and we took lots of photos of things we thought might be different in another church.

We had a tour, asked lots of questions and had an opportunity to see the organ and hear it being played. We had a great time and of course finished with learning a fun song and dance!

We can’t wait to visit St Nicholas’s church in a few weeks time.