Whole School Service

Wednesday 11th January 2023

Malorie Blackman

Watching a power point and engaging in a discussion about perseverance, our children learned about the author Malorie Blackman.

Have a chat with your child to see what he/she can remember!

 

 

 

Whole School Service

Thursday 19th January 2023

Roald Dahl

The focus for today's service was the book Matilda by Roald Dahl. There are several lessons to be learned from this story, with the most important message........

BEING UNIQUE IS A GOOD THING

Difference should be appreciated and celebrated

 Have a chat with your child to see what he/she can remember!

 

 

 

Whole School Service

Thursday 2nd February 2023

William Shakespeare

The focus for today's service was William Shakespeare who was an English playwright, poet and actor, widely regarded as one of the greatest writers. He is credited with the invention or introduction of over 1700 words that are still used in English today.

 Have a conversation with your child to see what he/she learned.

 

 

 

Whole School Service

Thursday 9th February 2023

Anthony Browne

Today, the children learned about the author Anthony Browne and his amazing story Into The Forest, a spin off of the classic fairy tale Little Red Riding Hood. This story explores emotions including fears and anxiety, but also the special connections the main character has with members of his family.

Encourage your child to have a conversation with you about this  story.

 

 

 

Whole School Service

Thursday 23rd February 2023

Jill Murphy

Our children learned about the author and illustrator Jill Murphy, who is best known for the Worst Witch novels and the

Large Family picture books.

Have a chat with your child to see what he/she has learned!

 

 

 

For teacher led services, we are now using a series of books called....... 

Little People, BIG DREAMS

These books introduce children to outstanding people past and present, who have each had a big impact in the world. All of them achieved incredible things, yet each began life as a child with a dream.

Through sharing information, we hope that Churchill children will be inspired and motivated to aim high in their own lives.

Whole School Service

Wednesday 1st March 2023

Amelia Earhart

The children watched a short video about the American aviation pioneer and writer Amelia Earhart who was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic.

Encourage your child to have a conversation with you about this amazing trailblazing woman.

 

 

 

Whole School Service

Wednesday 8th March 2023

Chris Hadfield

The children learned about this pioneering Canadian astronaut who became a global celebrity through his Twitter feed while aboard the International Space Station in 2013. Since 1992, he has been an integral part of both the Canadian and American space programs.

Encourage your child to have a conversation with you about this amazing man, who fulfilled a lifelong dream of becoming an astronaut.

Dreams really can come true!

The Darkest Dark is a children's story book about a little boy who is afraid of the dark. Little Chris has an active imagination- he dreams about being an astronaut, exploring far off planets and hunting for aliens. But young Chris is terrified of the dark and won't settle in his own room at night for fear of aliens and deep dark depths of the night. On the night that he and his family watch the televised moon landings of Apollo 11, Chris realises that in space there is a type of darkness much darker than he is used to in his own bedroom. That is when he decides he wants to be an astronaut, not just dream about them! 

 

 

Whole School Service

Thursday 16th March 2023

Marie Curie

The children learned about this outstanding scientist whose work and achievements were respected around the world. Her discoveries of radium and polonium dramatically helped in the fight against cancer and she went on to win the Nobel Prize for Physics.

Marie Curie worked in a time when people thought that women were not clever enough to be scientists. She proved them wrong!

Have a chat with your child about this amazing trailblazing woman.

 

 

 

Whole School Service

Thursday 23rd March 2023

Rosa Parks

The children learned about this remarkable woman who helped changed the lives of millions of African Americans and the history of her country.

All people should be treated equally, regardless of where they come from, which religion they follow or language they speak. However, today this isn't always the case and many groups around the world still suffer as a result of prejudices or discrimination.

Thankfully, there are some amazing people like Rosa Parks who have done incredible things to fight for equality. She is known for refusing to give up her seat to a white man on a bus in 1955. 

Have a chat with your child about this very inspiring woman.

 

 

 

Whole School Service

Thursday 27th April 2023

Muhammed Ali

The children learned about this remarkable African American man, who became the greatest Heavyweight Champion of the World.

When he was little, Muhammad Ali had his bicycle stolen and wanted to fight the thief, but a policeman told him to learn how to box first. He trained hard and developed a strong work ethic. He was a true humanitarian who worked tirelessly for many worthy causes and stood up for what he believed in, the underdogs and the underprivileged.

Have a chat with your child about this very inspiring man.

 

 

 

Whole School Service

Wednesday 3rd May 2023

Stephen Hawking

The children learned about this remarkable and inspirational scientist who made a huge difference to the world by solving some of the biggest mysteries of the universe and helping ordinary people to understand science.

Stephen studied and worked at two of the world's most famous universities, Oxford and Cambridge. He said his goal was to have a complete understanding of the Universe.

Sadly, when he was 21, Stephen developed motor neurone disease and was told he only had two years to live. Nevertheless, he carried on with his work but after a few years couldn't walk or talk and needed a special wheelchair. In the end he lived longer than anyone expected.......over fifty years longer!

'Remember to look up at the sky, and not down at your feet. However difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed. It matters that you don't give up'