Ethos Group 2023/2024
'Parochial Cares' our mission is to prepare children for the future by living, learning and growing together in God.
To live life...life in all its fullness (John 10:10)
We meet and plan activities to enrich the ethos of the school.
This academic year, our agenda is to support the restorative practise at Parochial by becoming 'Restorative Ambassadors'. We are known to all the children in school and are available to support them with any disagreements or fallouts that might happen. We are able to support the restorative conversation and help everyone seem things from another's point of view.
We want to get involved with the people in our community, so we are planning to join in the activities organised by local churches, charities and groups. We will also plan and organise our own events to highlight the Christian values we live by.
Aria, Mo, Freya, Joshua and Narian
Our Summer 1 Class Altar was inspired by the World Bee Day. It won a KS2 vote and was a great success.
It inspired children to make bird feeders, bird boxes, plant new plants and look after our outdoor environment.
Lent - Time for reflection, repentance and renewal.
At this time of year, starting on Ash Wednesday, Christians remember something important that happened to Jesus.
It was something that was very hard for him. It wasn't a time of celebration then. It lasted 40 days and 40 nights - that's almost half a term!
Although it wasn't a celebration, it was an important time in Jesus' life, which is why Christians remember it.
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. (Isaiah 40:31)
But you must return to your God; maintain love and justice, and wait for your God always. (Hosea 12:6)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7)
We wait in hope for the Lord;
he is our help and our shield.
In him our hearts rejoice,
for we trust in his holy name.
May your unfailing love be with us, Lord,
even as we put our hope in you. Psalm 33:20-22
Our School Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father,
Friend of all children,
bless our school here in Ashton.
Bless all those who work in it.
Help us to be kind
to one another, always.
As we grow together in God.
Amen.
Advent - Time of Preparation:
Advent season 2023 at Parochial was short but extremely busy. As Christians across the world prepare for the celebration of the arrival of the Lord into the world through the birth of his Son Jesus Christ, we make our own Advent promises to support one another and to become kinder, more patient and supportive individuals.
Advent is a time to celebrate light in the midst of darkness. It is also a time to look forward to when Jesus will come a second time.
Therefore, prepare your minds for action, keep sober in spirit,
fix your hope completely on the grace to be brought to you
at the revelation of Jesus Christ. 1 Peter 1:13
Our Posada went on an amazing journey this year, Mary and Joseph were very well cared for...
- Helping Miss Thompson prepare the gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh
- Enjoying Mrs Sells's pamper party
- Listening to Year 2 pupils' caroling with Mrs Finlay
- Celebrating Mrs Murray's birthday
- Ethos Group's Poster
- St James's Poster
- Parochial Poppy
During the Autumn term, Ethos group asked all pupils for the donation of clothes, straw and other materials, with the plan to create a Parochial scarecrow
and join in the St James's Scarecrow festival.
Ethos group worked as a team for the first time this academic year and they brought our 'Parochial Poppy' to the festival.
Most of local primary schools and voluntary groups joined in. It was amazing to see the creativity of the local children and adults.