Shrove Tuesday marks the day before Lent begins, a time when we prepare for Easter. A brief discussion about Easter and the importance of Shrove Tuesday ensued within the Village. We spoke about various ways in which we can make the 40 days of Lent meaningful, such as:
Giving up something – your favourite food or pastime to remind you what Jesus gave up for us
Slow down – set aside some time each day to read the Bible and pray
Read – inspirational books with someone
Donate – picking a worthy cause, like St Vinnies, to donate items
Volunteer – time to the community or those less fortunate
Be Kind – share acts of kindness each day
As a learning community, we discussed how we will be focusing on the Character Strength of Kindness. Here are some ways students articulated that they could be kind:
Max – Give food
Adum – Help people do stuff
Oliver – Be good every day
Nahom – Give toys to people so they can play
Arjan – Use our manners, share
Annabelle – Show teamwork
Declan – Share toys and share pancakes
Zac – People can use their manners, be kind
Elnathan – Help others feel better, share toys you don’t need
Kobe – Help people by giving hem stuff they don’t have in their life
Charlee – Help people when they are sad and be kind, show respect to other people
Alannah – Give food to other people
Annabella – You can give people water bed cousion. You can help go to where they want to go
Zahra – You can help to learn
Kahlil – Give some clothes to people
Kiet – Read with people
Jordon – If someone is hurt you can help them up
Jed – If someone is hurt you can help them
Yahsa – Help people
Jacob – You can be kind by showing them a happy
Ishpreet – Take someone to the office if they are hurt
Sara – Giving them a high five
Ravleen – If they are sick you can go with them to the doctors
Poppie – If people are sad you can help them
In an effort to highlight the use of rich ingredients (such as eggs), traditionally not eaten during Lent, the Village shared pancakes together.
Numeracy Investigations
A number of students began investigations by going on a learning walk to find where numbers are used around the school. They were able to discuss and record their findings. The provocation ‘How can you make 10’ was also shared with the students. This open ended inquiry question allowed many students to excel with their number, counting on, subtilising and grouping skills.
During Library, we read the book ‘Cocoon’, by Aura Parker. Amongst the wonderful illustrations and catchy narrative, opportunities arose to discuss the transformation that the moth experienced throughout his life.
Entwined with play, the Village also looked at the letter ‘Ii’. They were able to record and discuss the sound and action, while listening to a song.
Just a reminder, Ash Wednesday Mass is a 11:30am.
Have a sensational day 🙂