The Chronicle

As we come into the Harvest period, we take time to reflect on God’s goodness to us and the blessings we have. We would like to invite the whole school community to join us in supporting our local Foodbank during this school year. Each year group will have an opportunity to have a month in which they support the foodbank.

For this first month we are asking for donations from all classes to be brought to school by Monday 30 September. Please see below for a list of most needed items:

Most needed food parcel items.......

• Tinned Vegetables
• Instant Mash
• Tinned Rice Pudding
• Chocolate
• Biscuits
• Crisps
• Small Bottles of Squash
• Ketchup/Mayonnaise
• Toothpaste
• Deodorant
• Shower Gel
• Washing Up Liquid
   

Ms McAloon led an inspiring school assembly this week which encouraged the children to reflect on the school prayer and its connection to peace. She guided the children to identify key words from the prayer that promote peace: 'kind', 'cheerful' and 'friendship'.  These words were then linked with the school's ethos of 'Love, Learn, Live and Grow', creating a powerful link between the prayer and the school's core values.  Recognising that following Jesus' teachings isn't always easy, Ms McAloon listened to the children's ideas of perseverance, resilience and doing your best when faced with challenges.

Referencing Sunday's Gospel, where Jesus asked His disciples who they thought He was, Ms McAloon posed the same question to the pupils. Their responses were thoughtful, describing Jesus as God's son, Holy, Almighty, a shepherd and someone who is always in your heart.

The assembly coincided with the upcoming International Day of Peace on 21 September. Ms McAloon emphasised that we can nurture a culture of peace by following Jesus' example and creating both inner and outer peace. She concluded with Mother Teresa's poignant quote, "Peace begins with a Smile", reinforcing the idea that even small actions can contribute to a more peaceful world.

Please click on the link below for this week's Weekly Mission:

Weekly Mission