An Ash Cross
KS2RE, Classroom Reflection
An idea by Martyn Payne of the Barnabas Schools' Team exploring cross ideas based on the Ash Cross.
Beliefs and traditions
The key elements of faith and practice that mark out a particular religion or considered way of life.
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Episode 6: The shepherds - paperlesschristmas
Whole schoolVideo
The Adventures of Mary and Joseph - The Road Movie tells the Christmas story in nine entertaining and informative episodes. The following lesson outline offers you a way to work through the story in the video The shepherds with your class group.
Salt: the symbolism of an everyday chemical
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
A science-based idea for collective worship, exploring the symbolism of an everyday chemical.
Nativity sets from around the world
KS1, KS2RECross-curricular linksVideo
What can nativity sets from around the world tell us about the Christmas story?
What happened in the original nativity story?
KS2RECross-curricular links
Exploring the original Bible stories of the nativity, as found in the Christian Gospels.
Breaking bad rules, but showing respect: Jesus at a Greek temple of healing
KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
An idea for Collective Worship, using the story of Jesus' healing of a blind man to explore how we can be respectful of others we disagree with.
Scallop shells and pilgrimage
Foundation, KS1, KS2, Whole schoolCollective Worship, Classroom Reflection
A collective worship idea for the end of the school year that uses pilgrimage imagery to reflect positively on the past year.
Taking responsibility for others: Kathy Germain and the food bank
KS2RECross-curricular links
How can we show our compassion to others in need?