Last week the whole school enjoyed Sinai’s assembly, celebrating our children’s talents.
Introducing Lucy playing her guitar, Jacob singing and George skipping.
Well done children, it takes so much courage to perform in front of the whole school.
Year 5 had a very special visitor last week! They got to meet an Anglo-Saxon warrior. Throughout the day, the warrior told the children why the Anglo -Saxons first came to Britain during the rule of the Romans, what they dressed like and why the Vikings came over.
They were able to carry out an Anglo-Saxon King’s burial and found out what they took with them to heaven, learnt how the Anglo Saxons and the Vikings both went into battle and their war chants.
Year 5 then learnt about the end of the Anglo-Saxon rule over Britain and how it came to an end through the Battle of Stamford Bridge against the Vikings and the Battle of Hastings against the Normans.
It was a truly enjoyable day, with the children all learning lots of new facts and information about the Anglo-Saxons and the Vikings.
From Mrs Knapp
Today is St Alban’s Day
Our school sets huge value on the quality of courage so let’s take a moment to think about St Alban’s courageous act.
St Alban is venerated as the first recorded Christian martyr in England. His death came as a result of him shielding a priest to whom he had given refuge. It is in the nature of this story that it concerns one who gave his life for his values and beliefs.
Though a legend the story embodies something of the vulnerability that is required if we are to act in courage. Alban quite literally cloaks himself with the garment of the one he seeks to protect and, in doing so, takes his place.
(St Alban’s story: https://www.stalbanscathedral.org/history/story-of-st-alban)
House Sinai did a great job leading assembly yesterday. They introduced the school to more of our children’s special talents.
Presenting, Cole playing the guitar, Leila, who loves ice skating, Charlotte the hockey master, Ailsa playing the bassoon and Lowri the superb swimmer.
Please remember that if you have a talent or an interest that you would like to share with the school then sign up and post your application in the postbox in the library.
Annaliese and Charlotte represented our school at the cross country national championship at Prestwold Hall. Both performed well in a very competitive race. Well done girls, we are really proud of you.
Carmel’s Easter Treasure Hunt was a great success today. We will announce the winning house in collective worship tomorrow.
A huge thank you to the House Carmel’s Leaders. They organised the whole day and demonstrated their superb leadership skills.
The PTA rewarded all children with a chocolate egg- this was a welcome treat after the fast pace treasure hunt -in the cold Spring air!
Thank you for for supporting House Carmel’s book sale with your kind book donations.
The book sale went really well but has been cut short due to school closing. So when we return to school we will continue to sell books at break times.
We have a great selection of good quality books and most books cost 50p. All money raised will go towards buying new seating for the library area.
Thank you
St Alban’s School will be closed tomorrow, Thursday 1st March.
It is clear that temperatures will remain below freezing, and there is the threat of continued heavy snow showers. This decision has been made to ensure the health and safety of all staff and pupils.
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On Wednesday 21st February House Sinai will be hosting their first ‘Celebrating Talents’ assembly. They have chosen the following children to show off their talents to the school.
Year 2- Libby (dancing)
Year 3- Fearne (Singing)
Year 4 – Connor (Piano)
Year 6- Charlie (Art)
Year 5 – Summer (origami)
We hope that these assemblies will give all pupils a chance to celebrate their talents and may encourage children to try new things. We have not invited parents to this collective worship.
Mrs Gurner