Who were the Northern Saints?
KS2RECross-curricular links
Teachers' notes and cross-curricular ideas for teaching about key figures in early British Christian history.
Saints
Christians in general- although the examples of some are considered particularly noteworthy. (All Saints Day remembers all Christians who have died in the faith.)
Saint Aidan - flame of the north
KS1, KS2, Whole schoolRECross-curricular links
Teachers' notes and cross-curricular ideas for lessons on Aidan, an early Christian saint.
Creativity: discovering the secret talents of Hilda and Caedmon
KS2Cross-curricular links
Teachers' notes for lessons on Hilda and Caedmon, two early Christian saints
A Palestinian Cross: Courage
Whole schoolRE, Classroom Reflection
Exploring the symbolism of a Palestinian Cross, also called the Cross of St. George.
The Present - a story to introduce the life of St Aidan
KS2RE
A story introducing the life of St Aidan, with additional pupil-friendly information.
Janani Lawum from Uganda: 17 February
KS2Collective Worship
On 17 February each year the people of Uganda remember their famous Archbishop, Janani Lawum, who was murdered in 1977 because he stood up to the injustices of the country's dictator Idi Amin.
The Cross of St George: a classroom activity for St George's Day
An idea for a children's or all-age activity for St George's Day
Barnabas - the Encouraging Apostle
KS2RE, Classroom Reflection
11th June is St Barnabas Day. His real name was Joseph and he came from Cyprus. He was given the nickname Barnabas, which means 'son of encouragement' for good reasons.