We begin the week by gathering as a whole school to listen to and reflect on Sunday’s Gospel. Together, we explore what Jesus is teaching us and consider how his words connect to our lives in school, at home and in our wider community. Children are encouraged to think of practical ways to live out the Gospel message during the week through their words, choices and actions.

Each class gathers for worship in a way that is meaningful and appropriate for the children’s age. Pupils contribute to the planning and leading of worship, helping to choose the theme, Scripture reading, music and items for the sacred space. This gives children opportunities to pray together, reflect on God’s word and grow in confidence as active participants in the prayer life of our school.

Our school community comes together to praise God through song. We bring music together with prayer and Scripture, giving children another way to express their faith and respond to God’s word. Singing as one community helps us share joy, hope and gratitude. It reminds us of the words associated with St Augustine: “Those who sing pray twice.”

At the end of the week, we gather to give thanks for the blessings in our lives and to celebrate the efforts and achievements of our school community. We recognise the many ways children have worked hard, shown kindness and supported one another. We reflect on how we have lived out the week’s Gospel message. We finish the day, and the week, by listening to the coming Sunday’s Gospel using the Lectio Divina method, taking time to hear God’s word, reflect on a word or phrase that speaks to us, and respond in prayer.