We are so pleased to announce that we are using Space Makers at St John the Baptist CE Primary School this year!
We will be using these calming and contemplative techniques to help children build spirituality and mindfulness. We will develop skills of Stilling, Noticing, Dwelling, Mending and Blessings to assist children in navigating the world around them.
Over time we will see children taking the lead in delivering the short sessions with their classmates.
Here is some information about the scheme:
Space Makers is a resource for schools and churches from the Diocese of Oxford. Accessible to pupils of all faiths and worldviews, five contemplative practices help schools to embrace some of the ancient wisdom of the Christian tradition and, in doing so, assist children to navigate the world around them.
Climate anxiety and the vast increase in screen time and exposure to social media seem to be causes of deteriorating mental health in young people.
The ancient contemplative traditions of Christianity, like its secular cousin ‘mindfulness’, have a lot to offer at this time.
Author: Mrs Farmer
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Chinese New Year
It’s Chinese New Year on Wednesday so today we learnt the story of the Chinese Zodiac. We learnt that the children in Hedgehog Class were born in the year of the pig or the rat.
Lots of the children didn’t think the rat treated the cat very nicely in the story so we decided to build or make something to help the cat cross the river. There were lots of creative ideas including bridges, rafts, boats and even some jet boots!
Den Building!
We’ve had a fantastic afternoon learning the important survival skill, den building! The children worked in groups to create a shelter that would help to keep them warm and dry. We think they made a wonderful effort!
Support for neurodivergent children and their families
Please follow the link below for information regarding supporting neurodivergent children and their families…
Reception 2025 Applications
Please see the below flyer from Shropshire Council…
Online Safety Information Session for Parents
Parent/Carer information session
Spring: Wednesday 29th January 2025 – 9.30am – 10.15am
A link will be sent out and shared on the website when we receive it next week.
Equipment Gymnastics!
Hedgehog Class had a fantastic time using the equipment in their gymnastics lesson today! We’re looking forward to developing our skills throughout this half term!