❄️ Newsletter 12.01.2024
Mr J Sharp
Happy New Year
This week we started the week with an assembly about the Epiphany, which was celebrated by Christians on Saturday 6th January.
We talked about how God didn’t want to leave anyone out and how he invited the poorer Shepherds as he invited the Wise Men who could bring more riches.
We also talked about the fact that God did not discriminate by where people were from, as he invited the Jews as he did the Gentiles, who would have not have normally mixed in those days.
I think that this is a really powerful message. It is a message of togetherness and inclusion. It is a message of love, respect and compassion.
I believe this message teaches us a lot about how we should be today and act as an example of the way we should treat each other.
I do hope that everyone had a peaceful Christmas and enjoyed their time with family. As for the gifts that the children received, we have heard lots about them.
The Epiphany also gives us the opportunity to reflect on what ‘gifts’ we can give back - they don’t have to cost a thing - kindness, caring for others and sometimes just a smile is all someone needs.
It always warms my heart when I witness these little gifts from the children to another each day.
I hope they continue to use their gifts to create a kinder more peaceful world.
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Services and Events
Parish Sung Eucharist Sundays 10am - 11am
Sermon, music and Holy Communion
Place of Welcome Thursdays 10am - 12pm
Time for a brew and a chat
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Messy Church
It typically includes a welcome, a long creative time to explore the biblical theme through getting messy; a short celebration time involving story, prayer, song, games and similar; and a sit-down meal together at tables.
Community News and Support
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World Festivals and Celebrations
BIRTHDAY OF SWAMI VIVEKANANDA - 12th January 2024
Born Narendra Nath Datta in 1863 in Calcutta, he was an Indian Hindu monk who became the chief disciple of the 19th century saint Ramakrishna. Vivekananda, as he became known, was a key figure in the introduction of the Indian philosophies of Vedanta and Yoga to the Western world and helped to develop Hinduism during the latter part of the 19th century to the stage where it held the status of a major world religion. He died in 1902. He pioneered the development of the Ramakrishna Mission and the creation of the Ramakrishna Vedanta Centre movement first in India and then throughout the world, travelling widely and emphasising the devotional and social aspects of the teaching and practice of his beloved Guru, Ramakrishna.
Article 16: Protection of Privacy
Article 16 of the UNCRC makes it clear that children and young people have the right to privacy, just like adults do.
This means that:
- they have the right to a private family life,
- they have the right to a private space where they can go to be alone, even if they’re in an institution, and
- they have the right to keep their phone calls and emails private.
The right to privacy may not be respected if it puts someone in danger. For example, the police may look at a young person’s emails if someone who isn’t who they say they are is contacting them.
I hope you have had chance to see our gorgeous new display in the Hall window - our Values Tree. Mrs Tierney has been very busy this week bringing it to life and I hope that it brings a smile to people’s faces as they walk by as it certainly has brought a lot of smiles to mine seeing it develop as the week has gone on - thank you Mrs Tierney!
It was so lovely to welcome all of the children back on Monday and hear about their holidays. Whether they themselves have celebrated Christmas or spent time with family and friends, it is always so nice to hear about what they get up to during the holidays.
Already, only 5 days in, I have seen so many amazing pieces of learning. Walking around the classrooms and seeing the children settle so quickly into their learning is always a treat to see and what I enjoyed the most was seeing some of our Year 6 children praise and celebrate some younger children’s pieces of work.
It always amazes me how much we can get into a week and then how quick they fly. Next week we look forward to welcoming some special visitors to our school and I can’t wait to show them what our amazing children can do.
I hope that all those who were lucky enough to get tickets from our raffle and are going to FC United this weekend to watch their Women’s team have a great time - thank you Miss Caveney for organising it.
I hope that you have a lovely weekend.
Mrs Flatman
