Good Morning Brown Clee!

What a beautiful day it is!  We have been thinking of courage and challenges this week, starting with Archie’s Kenyan Safari Challenge to travel around the Kenyan border in 7 days.

I wonder what your definition of courage is?  Who would you describe as brave?  And why?

Today I am going to share the story of Rosa Parks…

Rosa Parks tells the story of her life, showing how her refusal to give up her seat to a white person on a segregated bus changed the rules of American society, and led towards equality and justice for everyone, whatever the colour of their skin.

The story is told in the first person, and brought to life with a mix of drama, movement, and music.

Growing up in Alabama, Rosa struggled to understand why black and white people were treated differently. One day Rosa refused to give up her seat to a white person just because she was black. This small act changed American society forever.  Click on the picture of Rosa Parkes and listen to ‘her’ story….

Rosa didnt shout loud, she didnt use muscle power – but she has shown that you can be brave by being quiet and standing true to what you know is right…something that this beautiful picture by Charlie Mackesey also demonstrates…

I think Archie is being quite spectacular with his physical challenge to travel 2141 miles in 7 days, and I know that we can all be spectacular in our own ways – how can you be spectacular today?

https://youtu.be/pDt_39G8214

Prayer of the Day

Dear God,
Help us to work hard to achieve our ambitions and to become what we want to be.
Help us, whatever we do or however we live our life, to remember the needs of others.
Help us to care about other people, to be fair and just, to be kind and merciful
and to make peace, wherever we are.
Amen.

Good Morning!  I hope those of you at home are enjoying the fantastic weather – our ‘bubbles’ in school are continuing to enjoy themselves – here are some photos from today so far!

Foxes                                      Keyworker Care                       Mice

Rabbits                                     Year 6s

The Mice and Keyworker Care children are outside at socially distanced play, the Rabbits are doing an active outdoor counting session, the Foxes are just about to go out to play when the Mice come in, and the Year 6s are enjoying using an APP called Seesaw, which allows Mr Harley to set work, see what the children are doing, offer feedback and share, all whilst socially distancing at the front of the class!

We are continuing to follow government guidance for schools, and therefore are unable to open up to other year groups, but we do have space for a small number of Reception, Year 1 and Year 6 pupils – so if you are interested and would like to take one of these spaces, please contact us.

We were also delighted with the announcement by the Prime Minister that all children will be back in school in September – excellent news!  We are awaiting the guidance that the Education Minister promised during Friday’s announcement, as to what the format of September will be, and as soon as we know we will be letting everyone know!  He announced that the guidance would be out in 2 weeks – so hopefully not too long!

Good Morning Brown Clee!

This week we have been setting up Archie’s big idea to raise money to support Karibuni Children by having a Kenyan Safari Challenge and travelling 2141 miles in 7 days as a school team!  His awesome idea has already raised £278.75 and it has only been up and running for 2 days!!

Today I have a short video where ‘Kid President’ shares his thoughts about “How to change the world?”  Before you watch it have a think about how would you change the world and why?   What would you need to change the world?  What sort of things could you do to change the world?

Here’s the video – watch it and have a think if any of your ideas are in it….

What did you learn?

I picked out these key phrases:

“The World is changed by you!”

“The World is changed by ordinary people”

“Little people living out big love”

So how can we change the world? Archie wants to make a difference to the world by helping the children living in poverty in Kenya – and I think that is a brilliant idea – an awesome idea!

What could you do to change the world?  Sometimes it doesn’t have to be big  – it can be as small as a smile and making someone feel better.  You don’t have to be a King or rich, you don’t have to be powerful, you just have to be YOU!

https://youtu.be/JBKxfad2G-s

Prayer of the Day

Dear Lord,
Thank you for the world that you have created, which we share with other people.
Please help us to appreciate and celebrate the gifts of others.
Thank you for the people who help us every day.
Please help each of us to play our parts in the community and wider world.
Amen.