Shout! Praise!

Glorify his name!

What a wonderful week we have had in Rowan Class this week!

We started off our week by familiarising ourselves with our class prayers. We looked in detail at the 'O Come Holy Spirit' prayer and discussed the importance of the words. We talked about what 'kindle' meant and the symbolism behind the flame, recalling our knowledge of Pentecost and how the Holy Spirit blessed the Apostles. 

In our RE lessons this week, we have been focusing on preparing for our Confirmation. We looked at the Rite of Confirmation and discussed the Gifts and Fruits of the Holy Spirit. We also started to consider designs for our glass candle holders, thinking about which fruit, gift or symbol we wanted the Holy Spirit to instil in us. 

We have gathered together in prayer on a number of occasions this week; for classroom prayer and assemblies as well as our Confirmation Retreat. 

Classroom Blessings 

To end our week, we were lucky enough to welcome Deacon Tim into our classrooms for a special blessing. After guiding us through scripture, Deacon Tim blessed our prayer area and all of us in the hope to guide us through this new year.

New Beginnings

Mass led by our OLOL staff

On Thursday, our school community gathered together to celebrate Mass for the first time this academic year. 

We listened attentively to Miss Molloy proclaiming reading from St. Paul’s letter to the Ephesians which beautifully highlighted how lucky we are to be chosen by God. Chosen to live through love in his presence. 

Mrs Teall and Mr Connolly led us in the Prayers of the Faithful, paying special consideration to our leaders, our community, our new staff and pupils, those who are sick and those who are no longer with us.

Catholic Social Teaching

Stewardship

On Wednesday, Y6 joined together with the rest of the school for an assembly about Stewardship. They were inspired to be stewards of God's creation and immersed themselves in this half-terms Virtues, Curious and Active, thinking about how they can be a good steward and care for the wonderful Creation God has given to each and every one of us. 

Hymn Practise

This week, Rowan Class gathered as a school family for the first time this academic year to rejoice in song. Y6 set a fantastic example for the rest of their peers and set the standard by adhering to their addition commitment roles. What a fantastic way to start our Tuesday! 

Our School Mission

We have revised our understanding of our school mission and studied our new School Mission prayer. We discussed what the mission means to each of us and shared ideas on how we could live out our mission in both word and deed. 

New Beginnings 

'Turning over a new leaf'

It has been a wonderful day in Rowan Class today, seeing friends reunite after a well-deserved rest over the summer.

Today we have spent time getting to know our new classroom and creating our Y6 Classroom Charter. Rowan Class spent time exploring their desired ethos for the year; deciding they wanted to complete their final year at OLOL in an environment which was fully focused on the Jesuit Virtues. We decided on our classroom rules and committed to them with our handprints.