Monday Mission Assembly
Ms McAloon led Monday’s Mission Assembly and talked about what inspires us. First, the pupils were asked what 'inspire' means - answers ranged from being excited and encouraged, to helping a person grow. This steered itself into another question of who inspires us and makes us say, 'Wow!' The children's answers included: their parents, teachers, God, friends and even family pets. Ms McAloon then shared how, Willard Wigan - The King of Tiny Art, had made her say 'Wow!' At the age of five he was inspired, when his much-loved dog Maxie began digging holes, revealing an ants’ nest. Willard began to make little homes for the ants because he worried that they were homeless; he also made apartments, tiny shoes and hats. However, it was his mum's kind words and encouragement which inspired Wigan to carry onto bigger things. Now, Willard Wigan is a sculptor of microscopic art, controlling his breathing and his heartbeat to create miniature masterpieces within the eye of the smallest threading needles or on the heads of tiny dress pins. Willard believes that 'it is often the smallest things that have the biggest impact upon us'. Jesus also inspired when He was on Earth, which led to Him performing many miracles throughout His life. At Pentecost, the disciples were inspired by the gift of the Holy Spirit. Ms McAloon closed the assembly with a message that we are all special and we are all unique, if we just be ourselves.
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