Year 2 have been learning all about Fire. We have learned about The Great Fire of London and Guy Fawkes in History. In English we have been writing Diaries and Fire Poems. In RE we have learned how a Candle is used as a symbol. The children were asked to do a Home Learning Project about Fire and they have produced some amazing work!
Last week Year 4 had a visit from Southampton City Mission. We found out all about how Christians use Paschal candles. In the afternoon we had a chance to make our own giant Pascal candles.
Southampton City Mission came to visit Y2 to explore the Christmas Story and the concept of light. The children explored what they understood by light and different sources of light then made their own "stained glass windows" with pictures from the Christmas Story. Thank you Southampton City Mission for a really fun day.
This half term, Year 1's topic has been Wonderful Me. We have been learning all about our 5 senses; writing poems using them and learning about Louis Braille. In our RE, we baked some delicious bread rolls and have produced some lovely Autumnal trees in our Art work. We used our knowledge of colour mixing to make the autumn colours for our trees and have been observing the changes within the season.
Year 5 have had a wonderful day with Teresa and her team from Southampton City Mission (SCM) learning all about 'God'. Where we can look for him? and What represents God? Have a look at the photos below.
Year 4 have had a fantastic Question of Faith day led by Southampton City Mission. We have learnt all about Paschal candles and rituals. After an exciting morning, including a treasure hunt, we got to work designing and creating our own candles. What a busy day- thank you Southampton City Mission!
Year 1 and 2 treated us to their performance of Straw and Order. We enjoyed super singing, wonderful acting and plenty of smiling faces!
Southampton City Mission came into work with Year 2 and explore the Christmas Story through the concept of Journeys.
The children role played the story, played games, as well as created their own "Journey Games."
Thank you Southampton City Mission for a fun creative day.
Year 1 had a fantastic day learning all about changes and some of the stories from the bible.
They took part in many different activities based upon the stories. These included:
- Magic Tricks
- 'Follow me' game
- Creating a sparkly fish
- Making 'wobbly legs' to retell a story
- Treasure hunt
- Collages
- Interactive storytelling
Year 6 spent the day yesterday working with Matt and his team from the Southampton City Mission as they looked at the theme of transition.
As well as looking at how some Christians view transition as just the beginning of a new journey, the children explored their own feelings, hopes and dreams; as they begin their own transition from primary school the secondary school.
Year R have had lots of fun this week learning all about Easter.
We have learned the Easter story and what Christians do to celebrate this special time. We have learned how important the symbol of the cross is and have tasted hot cross buns. We have made a tasty next treat, been on an Easter egg hunt, made cute chick cards and found out which Easter bunny is the tallest.
Take a peek!
Year 5 were really lucky as Matt, Rev Chris and Richard came in from Southampton City Mission to lead an action packed day all about our R.E. topic 'A symbol of ritual'. Matt kicked off the day by speaking to us through his kazoo whilst juggling. After a quick quiz to find out about our favourite foods we were set the challenge to break some codes. We thought all about how rituals are something that we do again and again that has special significance. Armed with this knowledge we thought about what rituals we have. After learning about the Christian ritual of having bread and wine as communion we were set the task of collaging what Christians could pick today if they were starting the ritual of communion for the first time.
On Friday Year 4 had a wonderful day with Southampton City Mission. The day was titled 'A question of Faith' and involved Matt and his team planning a wealth of fab activities based on Jesus' miracle stories. a The day began with true or false questions then a treasure hunt. The day continued with story telling, drama, blog writing and art. Huge thank you to City Mission and Matt!
Yesterday afternoon Year 4 took part in a trust exercise. They lead a blindfolded partner around an assault course. We also learnt about Jesus and the miracle he performed when he healed a blind man.
Our Oakwood Christmas always ends with the Christmas Service...
A reminder of the Christmas message for everyone - the school community in the hall in good voice and celebrating together.
The Reverend Chris Knights from Lordshill Church led us in worship.
Have a lovely time.
Year 1 have been learning all about the important role of angels in the Christmas Story.
Year 4 had a wonderful morning this morning visiting Lordshill Church. Chris and Angie talked to the children about the church and it's role in the community. Chris talked to year 4 about Mary and what role she played in Jesus's life. This linked to our current RE topic. The children also remembered with Chris the Christmas story and how important it is to Christians at Christmas. Thankyou to Lordshill Church for a fantastic morning! he
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