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Are you up for a challenge?
Tue 21 Apr 2020See how many book titles you can find in the picture. Find more great resources like this at 'Teacher's Pet' in the Home Learning section.
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British Red Cross
Mon 20 Apr 2020Children in the UK are experiencing a lot of change right now, so it’s natural if they become more agitated or stressed. Here’s an exercise you can take them through to help them tune into their feelings and keep calm. Thank you to the British Red Cross.
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BBC Bitesize
Sun 19 Apr 2020Don't forget to visit BBC Bitesize tomorrow at 9.00 am for the launch of the new daily lessons in English and Maths, as well as other core subjects.
The sessions sound really exciting and there will be some familiar faces too!
Have fun!
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Easter Blessings
Sun 12 Apr 2020Sending Easter blessings to you all and your precious families. Wishing you a safe, peaceful and Holy Easter filled with lots of love, faith and hope.
From Mrs Raynor, governors and staff.
A prayer to guide us through these difficult times:
Risen Lord,
In these days of challenge and uncertainty, we remember that you came as a light in the darkness, to banish our fears and fill us with hope in your eternal purposes.
We ask you to bless and protect all those who work to keep us safe in the face of the Coronavirus pandemic, especially all who work in the NHS and care homes.
Whilst we struggle with the rules of social distancing and isolation, we know that we do not journey through this life on our own, for you are our ever-present companion. Help us to trust you in the days and weeks to come, to bring new life and light out of darkness and death, and empower us to be your co-workers in making resurrection and new life a reality for our world, our neighbourhood, our school community and ourselves.
Amen
I also hope you enjoy our St Mary’s staff Easter video to appreciate how special you all are. Please go to the video gallery under the children's tab!
Keep safe, take care and God bless.
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Good Friday Celebration Assembly
Fri 10 Apr 2020Today is Good Friday when we remember how Jesus died for us.
Prayer For Good Friday
Lord Jesus, thank you for redeeming me through Your suffering on the cross.
Have mercy on me, wash me from my sins. Help me to live a life pleasing to You and in line with the Father's Holy Will.
With the Blesses Virgin Mary and all the saints, may I end this earthly journey worthy of eternal life.
Amen
Well done to you all for continuing to work at home, the teachers are finding it very difficult to choose weekly winners!
This week's Purple Mash Starts of the week are:
Nursery = Erin B
Reception = William N
Year 1 = Lucas W
Year 2 = Lilyana H-J
Year 3 = Scarlett F
Year 4 = Orla B
Year 5 = Emma C
Year 6 = Oliver H
Bravo Bravissimo Very Well Done!
This week's Class Winners for Spelling Shed and Maths Shed are:
Spelling Shed = Year 4!
Maths Shed = Year 4!
Well done Year 4, top of the school for the second week running!
May you have a blessed Good Friday with your loved ones.
Stay home, stay safe, stay in Prayer.
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Easter Triduum
Thu 09 Apr 2020A message from Father Paul:
A reminder that we are about to enter the Easter Triduum, the three days celebration of the suffering, death and resurrection of Jesus,the heart of our Faith.
You can access our celebrations
by link to Zoom – details at bottom of page.
Thursday 9 April
Maundy Thursday
7.00pm Mass of the Lord’s Supper.
At the end of this Mass there will be an image left on the screen
as we won’t have an Altar of Repose.
The image is simply a focus for quiet prayer that you might find useful for your personal or family prayer. It will be left up for thirty minutes.
Friday 10 April 20
Celebration of the Lord’s Passion
“Good Friday”
3.00pm celebration of the Lord’s Passion,
including the reading of the Passion
please join in the crowd parts.
As there will be no communal veneration of the Cross,
instead I invite you to have a cross with you.
Saturday 11 April
Holy Saturday
A day of devotion with Jesus in the tomb.
8.30pm
Mass of the Easter Vigil
Including blessing of the Easter Candle
and Renewal of Baptism Promises.
Sunday 12 April
Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord.
10.00am Mass of Easter Day.
Zoom instructions.
We now have a permanent link for Sunday Mass: https://zoom.us/j/710235185 – you can join from 30 minutes before celebration.
If that doesn't work for you (some iPads had problems last week, you may have to click 'join meeting' and enter the meeting ID which is 710 235 185. This will also work for Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and the Easter Vigil.
Do not use the following information for Mass, but:
If you want to test Zoom or simply talk to someone else in the parish at any time, you can visit the parish meeting room which is: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/921685915
PLEASE DON'T TRY TO USE THIS FOR MASS as it won't work! Be aware that after 40 minutes you'll be thrown off, but you can immediately just click the link again. In case you need it, the meeting ID is: 921 685 915
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Stations of the Cross 2020
Wed 08 Apr 2020Today is the Wednesday of Holy Week, and would also normally be our final day in school of the Spring Term. Usually, we would be walking around our school grounds in the peaceful sunshine, reflecting on the Stations of the Cross. So this year, we have uploaded them for you to reflect on as a family at home.
What are the ‘Stations of the Cross?’
They are 14 pictures that show Jesus’ journey as he walked to his crucifixion and was then taken to his tomb.
How do Christians use them?
Many Catholics look at the Stations of the Cross during Holy Week to help them think about Jesus’ journey. By thinking about Jesus Christ’s last day, we hope to remember and understand Jesus’ suffering. The Stations of the Cross help us to think deeply and pray.
Today, we would like to join together as a community of St Mary's Mates to reflect on the Stations of the Cross.
How to join in:
The pictures of the Stations of the Cross will appear, in the right order, in the photographs below. Please click on the photograph of the Station, and then read the matching reflection from the following list.
Before we begin:
We offer all of our prayers today for our school community, our families and friends, and everyone who has been affected by the Coronavirus.
Lord, watch over us all, keep us safe, comfort us and guide us through this challenging time.
Amen.
The fourteen Stations of the Cross
1. Jesus is condemned to death.
Jesus was accused of many crimes he didn’t commit. He didn’t defend himself. He knew he needed to die for our sins.
Prayer: Jesus, I often get defensive when I know I have done something wrong. Help me be honest. Please give me the strength not to accuse others of doing wrong.
2. Jesus accepts the cross.
The cross was big and heavy. It was hard for Jesus to carry. But Jesus carried the heavy cross without complaining once.
Prayer: Sometimes schoolwork or jobs at home are hard for me and I complain. Jesus, please help me not to complain. I want to keep trying, even when I find something hard.
3. Jesus falls the first time.
Jesus was already badly wounded when he fell the first time. It must have hurt a lot. Jesus got up and kept on going.
Prayer: When we don’t succeed in school or when we lose in a sporting activity, it can make us feel defeated. Jesus was hurt but never defeated. Jesus, please fill me with your attitude of hope and victory even if I am not succeeding.
4. Jesus meets his mother.
Jesus knew that his mother was sad to see him suffering so much. But he was so happy she came to him. Mary loved Jesus very much.
Prayer: Our parents love us very much, and sometimes we don’t let them hug us and care for us because we are mad or sad or don’t want them to see us in trouble. Jesus, I thank you for my parents and their love for me.
5. Simon of Cyrene helps Jesus.
Simon didn’t come to help Jesus but to see what was going on. Then he was ordered by the soldiers to carry the cross, because Jesus was having such a hard time.
Prayer: Sometimes I don’t want to help my friends, brothers and sisters or parents when I am told to. Jesus, help me to know that when I help others, it is like I am helping you. Please give me the strength to be kind and helpful.
6. Veronica wipes Jesus’ face.
Veronica loved Jesus very much. When she stepped out to wipe his face, she risked getting into trouble with the soldiers. Her love and kindness overcame her fear.
Prayer: Jesus, I want to love you like Veronica. Help me to be brave and to love others who are unpopular.
7. Jesus falls a second time.
Jesus fell again because he was so weak and tired from all his wounds. He still didn’t give up. He got back up and continued on.
Prayer: Think of something that makes you feel weak, something that is hard for you to do. Ask Jesus to help you with this.
8. Jesus meets the women of Jerusalem.
A lot of people were against Jesus, but a lot of people followed him. They were his faithful friends.
Prayer: Please help me to be a faithful friend. When my friends are going through a hard time or are being made fun of, give me the courage Lord to stand by them, help them and be a true friend.
9. Jesus falls a third time.
It is unbelievable to think that Jesus fell yet again and the soldiers didn’t help him. They only yelled louder for him to get up and continue on. Jesus didn’t get mad at them; he forgave them.
Prayer: Sometimes people say or do hurtful things to us or don’t help us when we need them. Jesus, help me to forgive everyone like you did. Help me not to get angry or to hold a grudge against someone who has hurt me.
10. Jesus is stripped of his clothes.
To be stripped of dignity in front of everyone is a humiliating thing. Jesus wasn’t ashamed because he knew his Father in Heaven loved him and everyone who was there.
Prayer: Jesus, I know how much you and your Father love me. With your love, I will never be embarrassed or ashamed.
11. Jesus is crucified.
The soldiers drove nails through Jesus’ hands and feet. They lifted up the cross and put it in place. Jesus was in a lot of pain.
Prayer: Many people suffer pain every day from being sick, hungry, poor, and because of war or natural disasters. Jesus, please comfort everyone who is in pain today.
12. Jesus dies on the cross.
When Jesus died, the sky got dark and the ground started to shake. This made some people very scared. They saw that Jesus was innocent and that they had made a big mistake.
Prayer: Jesus, please help me to admit when I make mistakes. Help me to say I’m sorry. Thank you for always forgiving me. I love you, and I want to do the right thing.
13. Jesus’ body is taken down from the cross.
Joseph of Arimathea gave Jesus his own burial cave because Jesus didn’t have a place to be buried. Joseph was another one of Jesus’ friends who took a risk to help him.
Prayer: Sometimes it is risky to step out and help people who are in need. Jesus, I want to be a person who stands up and helps others. Please give me love and courage.
14. Jesus is laid in the tomb.
Even when things look very difficult and sad, there is always hope that God can bring new life.
Prayer: Jesus, I believe that you died and rose again from the dead so that I could have new life. Thank you Lord!
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Bananagrams
Wed 08 Apr 2020BANANAGRAMS!
Have you ever played 'Bananagrams'? See our class pages for some fun challenges that don't involve a screen!
Have fun!
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Science and Industry Museum
Mon 06 Apr 2020While our museum is closed, the Science Museum Group collection - and the inspirational stories it contains - remains open to you online and we've got loads of fun things for you and your family to try at home.
Our at-home learning resources include online games, apps, videos and kitchen experiments and our Objects and Stories pages and blog are packed with interesting things to discover.
Our online shop also remains open as we hope to keep you inspired with our wide range of toys, games, science kits and books. Every purchase you make supports the Science and Industry Museum and the Science Museum Group, enabling us to continue with this vital work.
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ReadingWise Resources
Mon 06 Apr 2020ReadingWise are supporting our school by providing free reading and English resources for children to access at home.
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Have fun!
