Our Year 3 Emmaus Walk

For Celebration of the Word this week on the theme of Accompaniment, prayer leaders, Umer and Joha took us on a reflective Emmaus walk around school. They reminded us that we meet Jesus in each other and that God is always with us.

Jesus says, ‘For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.’ Matthew 18:20

We paired up with someone in class and spent time chatting to them. We were aware that the more we get to know someone, the more we get to know God.

We meet God in everyone we meet. It was lovely to listen to what our friends said and find out more about who they are.

We remembered that we meet God in each other.

Thursday 16^th April 2026

Year 3 had lots of fun using TTRockstars to practice their times tables. The children were excited to challenge themselves to beat their high scores while improving their speed and accuracy. They enjoyed competing with friends and other classes in the ‘Battle of the Bands’ tournament as well as celebrating each other’s progress. Remember to keep practising at home Year 3 in order to improve your rapid recall of times table facts.

Thursday 2^nd April

Our Holy Week reflection culminated in a Maundy Thursday liturgy delivered by the Mini Vinnies and focused on The Passion of Christ. It began with the Last Supper on Holy Thursday, followed by the betrayal by Judas; Jesus’ arrest in The Garden of Gethsemane; His trial and crucifixion.

We reflected on Jesus’ service in washing His disciples' feet, his self-sacrifice; and how this holy scripture of Jesus’ Passion has helped us at school to serve others, bringing hope and changing people’s lives.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” – John 3:16 

Tuesday 31st March 2026 Stations of the Cross

Year 3 worked collaboratively with Year 4 to create a tableau of each Station of the Cross. The children visited our parish church to celebrate mass and afterwards, reflected on each Station showing The Way of The Cross. They then worked in small groups to recreate a tableau of each Station. The Pals of St Al's and Mini Vinnies from Year 5 read a commentary for each Station aloud to each class and other members of the school community who came to visit and reflect on Jesus' journey to his crucifixion. Following this, they took time to reflect and say a short prayer.  After the classes and teachers had visited, parents were invited too and commented on how spiritually uplifting and special this reflective experience was.

Friday 27th March - This morning Year 3 performed their assembly to their parents, friends and the school. They were all absolutely fantastic with lovely, clear, loud voices. Their assembly celebrated Palm Sunday, which starts Holy Week next week. Well done to all involved!