St John Vianney Primary School
CELEBRATIONS OF THE WORD
A Miracle in town!
This week, we saw the ‘Miracle of Stanley Road’ made its annual appearance. Twice! The combined ranks of SJV pulled together in spectacular fashion to bring us the Christmas 2024 performance of ‘A Miracle in Town’ – the familiar story of the coming of Jesus was never told more beautifully than by our wonderful children.
Well done to the Shepherds, the Kings, the Angels, the Sheep the Actors, the incredible choir and…an imposing Roman Emperor! All of you did yourselves proud and made us all very happy and full of Christmas cheer!
advent 2024 - 1: hope
The first week of Advent focuses on hope, symbolised by lighting the Hope candle. It reminds us of the promises God made to send a Savior and fills us with trust in His faithfulness. As we prepare for Christmas, the Hope candle encourages us to look forward with expectation and joy to the coming of Jesus.
advent 2024 - 2: peace
The second week of Advent focuses on peace, symbolised by the lighting of the Peace candle. It reminds us to prepare our hearts for Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who brings calm and harmony to the world. During this week, we are called to be peacemakers in our lives, sharing kindness and understanding with others.
advent 2024 - 3: Joy
In this Sunday’s Gospel, John the Baptist prepares the people for the coming of Jesus. He tells them to share with others and to show mercy to put people (not money or power) first; to feel for those who suffer and to do something to help.
sacrifice and hope
This November, we looked at scripture that helped us refelct on Armistice Day. Pausing to give thanks to those that sacrificed so much for our freedoms, the children explored the all-important value of empathy and dedicated their prayers and mission to a more peaceful future.
The meaning of 'greatness'
We reflected on the meaning of ;Greatness' this week. It is a much-used term and often not fully deserved! Jesus teaches us that 'greatness' is not about leading by telling everyone around you what to do...it is about 'serving' others. Putting their needs before your own. We do 'great' things every day and our mission this week is to consciously do 'great' things until it becomes habit. Then we will be great people, leading with a greatnesss that serves those that we encounter.
harvest and the importance of sharing
At this time of the year, we ask our children to reflect on the basics in life that they may take for granted. Food is a key 'right' for every family and child, but for so many in our community, sadly, having enough to eat is a both a worry and a challenge. Our church's Food Bank, while a wonderful thing to run and support, is an unfortunate necessity. We dedicated our Harvest collection this year in support, and we listened to the Gospel where Jesus miraculously fed 5000 people during his ministry.
NSPCC Kindness week
Kindness is fundamental in our school and one of our core Christian values, encompassing love, compassion, and respect for others. It is central to a nurturing and supportive environment where our children and staff feel valued and safe. By practicing kindness, our children learn to live out the teachings of Jesus, develop empathy, and contribute to a strong, faith-filled community. This not only enhances their moral growth but also builds a foundation for becoming caring, responsible citizens.
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Goodness
We reflected on the word 'Goodness' this week - what does it mean? Where can you see it? We encouraged the children to look for Goodness in those around them and to use their example to make ourselves better - being good, doing more 'good' things!
Catholic social teaching - opening celebration
The children started the Autumn term off with a thoughful reflection on this half-term's Catholic Social Teaching theme: Care for Creation. We discussed the importance of caring for the things we've been gifted, from God's wonderful creation to the equipment at school and our possesions at home. Gratitude drives our good attitude towards creating a caring culture.
CELEBRATION OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
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PARENTS JOIN YEAR 1 FOR A LENTEN ACT OF WORSHIP
Every Lent, we invite parents to join their children in a Lenten act of worship, where they can help their children to reflect on how best to prepare for Easter. Each child then creates thier Lenten promise.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED!
FAITH - THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUST AND FAITH
A RELFECTION ON THE SJV COMMUNITY
LENTEN JOURNEY 2024
Following the start of Lent over the half term holidays, the children spent this week reflecting on their Lenten promises. We shared the Gospel of Mark and made individual Lenten promises.
"The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him. After John the Baptist had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. “The time has come,” he said, “and the Kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.”
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CELEBRATIONS DURING RAAC!
It's not until it'gone that you realise how much you miss it! Just before the start of the Autumn term 2023, we were informed that our school hall had to be sectioned off and put out of use due to the presence of RAAC! Undeterred, we adapted and kept our celebrations of the word going even in these difficult circumstances!
By makin the most of the fine weather and re-introducing Zoom, we were able to keep celebrating together each week thorught these difficult times.
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CHRISTMAS AND ADVENT CELEBRATIONS
The children prepare for Christmas via Advent celebrations and the always-joyous nativity and carol performance. Not even losing our hall to RAAC could hinder our celebrations!
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MIRACULOUS MEDAL
Our Reception class are awarded their very own Miraculous Medal each October by their Year 4 Buddies. The Miraculous Medal is a devotional medal linked to apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1830. Its design includes Mary standing on a globe with rays of light, and it's associated with prayers for her intercession. The medal is a symbol of devotion helps us to seek Mary's protection and help through prayer.
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ALL SOULS
We marked All Souls with a celebration of the word linking Remembrance Sunday with remembrance of family and friends from our community that have died.
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HARVEST
Each year we support the work of CAFOD by raising money or collecting food donations.
EASTER
The school's annual Easter production helps the community understand and reflect on the most important of celebrations in our faith.
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WEEKLY CELEBRATIONS OF THE WORD
Each week, as a whole school community, joined by opur parents, we celetbrate the Word of the week. The structure gives the children a clear purpose: we gather as a community, we listen to the Word, we refelct on the meaning of the word and we set ourselves a mission for the week ahead and beyond.
FOLLOW ME...THE FIRST CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
FAITH
THE GOOD SHEPHERD - QUEEN ELIZABETH
THE KINGDOM OF GOD - THE JOURNEY STARTS TODAY
LIFE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES
CHOICES - READINGS AND REFLECTIONS
NORISHMENT - LOOKNG AFTER THE BODY, MIND AND SOUL
PENTECOST & THE HOLY SPIRIT
THE 5TH SORROWFUL MYSTERY - THE CRUCIFIXION
HOW CAN WE A WITNESS TO JESUS?
BELIEF AND FAITH: "I BELIEVE IN MY FAMILY..."
NEW STARTS - WE ALL DESERVE A NEW START
THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON
THE TRANSFIGURATION
THE PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE
St John Vianney Primary School
CELEBRATIONS OF THE WORD
A Miracle in town!
This week, we saw the ‘Miracle of Stanley Road’ made its annual appearance. Twice! The combined ranks of SJV pulled together in spectacular fashion to bring us the Christmas 2024 performance of ‘A Miracle in Town’ – the familiar story of the coming of Jesus was never told more beautifully than by our wonderful children.
Well done to the Shepherds, the Kings, the Angels, the Sheep the Actors, the incredible choir and…an imposing Roman Emperor! All of you did yourselves proud and made us all very happy and full of Christmas cheer!
advent 2024 - 1: hope
The first week of Advent focuses on hope, symbolised by lighting the Hope candle. It reminds us of the promises God made to send a Savior and fills us with trust in His faithfulness. As we prepare for Christmas, the Hope candle encourages us to look forward with expectation and joy to the coming of Jesus.
advent 2024 - 2: peace
The second week of Advent focuses on peace, symbolised by the lighting of the Peace candle. It reminds us to prepare our hearts for Jesus, the Prince of Peace, who brings calm and harmony to the world. During this week, we are called to be peacemakers in our lives, sharing kindness and understanding with others.
advent 2024 - 3: Joy
In this Sunday’s Gospel, John the Baptist prepares the people for the coming of Jesus. He tells them to share with others and to show mercy to put people (not money or power) first; to feel for those who suffer and to do something to help.
sacrifice and hope
This November, we looked at scripture that helped us refelct on Armistice Day. Pausing to give thanks to those that sacrificed so much for our freedoms, the children explored the all-important value of empathy and dedicated their prayers and mission to a more peaceful future.
The meaning of 'greatness'
We reflected on the meaning of ;Greatness' this week. It is a much-used term and often not fully deserved! Jesus teaches us that 'greatness' is not about leading by telling everyone around you what to do...it is about 'serving' others. Putting their needs before your own. We do 'great' things every day and our mission this week is to consciously do 'great' things until it becomes habit. Then we will be great people, leading with a greatnesss that serves those that we encounter.
harvest and the importance of sharing
At this time of the year, we ask our children to reflect on the basics in life that they may take for granted. Food is a key 'right' for every family and child, but for so many in our community, sadly, having enough to eat is a both a worry and a challenge. Our church's Food Bank, while a wonderful thing to run and support, is an unfortunate necessity. We dedicated our Harvest collection this year in support, and we listened to the Gospel where Jesus miraculously fed 5000 people during his ministry.
NSPCC Kindness week
Kindness is fundamental in our school and one of our core Christian values, encompassing love, compassion, and respect for others. It is central to a nurturing and supportive environment where our children and staff feel valued and safe. By practicing kindness, our children learn to live out the teachings of Jesus, develop empathy, and contribute to a strong, faith-filled community. This not only enhances their moral growth but also builds a foundation for becoming caring, responsible citizens.
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Goodness
We reflected on the word 'Goodness' this week - what does it mean? Where can you see it? We encouraged the children to look for Goodness in those around them and to use their example to make ourselves better - being good, doing more 'good' things!
Catholic social teaching - opening celebration
The children started the Autumn term off with a thoughful reflection on this half-term's Catholic Social Teaching theme: Care for Creation. We discussed the importance of caring for the things we've been gifted, from God's wonderful creation to the equipment at school and our possesions at home. Gratitude drives our good attitude towards creating a caring culture.
CELEBRATION OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL
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PARENTS JOIN YEAR 1 FOR A LENTEN ACT OF WORSHIP
Every Lent, we invite parents to join their children in a Lenten act of worship, where they can help their children to reflect on how best to prepare for Easter. Each child then creates thier Lenten promise.
STATIONS OF THE CROSS
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LOVE IS ALL YOU NEED!
FAITH - THE IMPORTANCE OF TRUST AND FAITH
A RELFECTION ON THE SJV COMMUNITY
LENTEN JOURNEY 2024
Following the start of Lent over the half term holidays, the children spent this week reflecting on their Lenten promises. We shared the Gospel of Mark and made individual Lenten promises.
"The Spirit drove Jesus out into the wilderness and he remained there for forty days, and was tempted by Satan. He was with the wild beasts, and the angels looked after him. After John the Baptist had been arrested, Jesus went into Galilee. There he proclaimed the Good News from God. “The time has come,” he said, “and the Kingdom of God is close at hand. Repent, and believe the Good News.”
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CELEBRATIONS DURING RAAC!
It's not until it'gone that you realise how much you miss it! Just before the start of the Autumn term 2023, we were informed that our school hall had to be sectioned off and put out of use due to the presence of RAAC! Undeterred, we adapted and kept our celebrations of the word going even in these difficult circumstances!
By makin the most of the fine weather and re-introducing Zoom, we were able to keep celebrating together each week thorught these difficult times.
|
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CHRISTMAS AND ADVENT CELEBRATIONS
The children prepare for Christmas via Advent celebrations and the always-joyous nativity and carol performance. Not even losing our hall to RAAC could hinder our celebrations!
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|
|
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|
|
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MIRACULOUS MEDAL
Our Reception class are awarded their very own Miraculous Medal each October by their Year 4 Buddies. The Miraculous Medal is a devotional medal linked to apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1830. Its design includes Mary standing on a globe with rays of light, and it's associated with prayers for her intercession. The medal is a symbol of devotion helps us to seek Mary's protection and help through prayer.
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ALL SOULS
We marked All Souls with a celebration of the word linking Remembrance Sunday with remembrance of family and friends from our community that have died.
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|
|
|
|
HARVEST
Each year we support the work of CAFOD by raising money or collecting food donations.
EASTER
The school's annual Easter production helps the community understand and reflect on the most important of celebrations in our faith.
|
|
WEEKLY CELEBRATIONS OF THE WORD
Each week, as a whole school community, joined by opur parents, we celetbrate the Word of the week. The structure gives the children a clear purpose: we gather as a community, we listen to the Word, we refelct on the meaning of the word and we set ourselves a mission for the week ahead and beyond.
FOLLOW ME...THE FIRST CHRISTIAN COMMUNITY
FAITH
THE GOOD SHEPHERD - QUEEN ELIZABETH
THE KINGDOM OF GOD - THE JOURNEY STARTS TODAY
LIFE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES
CHOICES - READINGS AND REFLECTIONS
NORISHMENT - LOOKNG AFTER THE BODY, MIND AND SOUL
PENTECOST & THE HOLY SPIRIT
THE 5TH SORROWFUL MYSTERY - THE CRUCIFIXION
HOW CAN WE A WITNESS TO JESUS?
BELIEF AND FAITH: "I BELIEVE IN MY FAMILY..."
NEW STARTS - WE ALL DESERVE A NEW START
THE PARABLE OF THE PRODIGAL SON
THE TRANSFIGURATION
THE PARABLE OF THE FIG TREE