Just a reminder that this week we will be having a Spirit Value theme day. We’d be really grateful if the children could bring in a pebble to paint...for more information please check the school newsletter!

Year 5 have been writing their own Psalms based on their work on Genesis one. Keep an eye on our school website to see some of their amazing writing!

Our school spirit value day is on Thursday, the children will need to bring in their own pebble to decorate with their interpretation of spirit.

‘In the same way let your light shine before others so that they may see your good deeds’

Great to host Learn Teach Lead RE for their hub leader training today! #RE #teachers

Today we had an extra special celebration collective worship in KS1&2! We handed out over 35 values star awards to celebrate our children being amazing ambassadors for the school, our Christian values and vision! Huge congratulations to all of our learning and values stars! 🌟🌟

As part of their RE work Y2 and Y4 will be taking part in @NATREspiritarts thinking about the theme of prayer!

Woodfield Primary Ciara Moran Simon Spry This looks amazing...we are currently developing our own spiritual garden at St Matthew's CofE Primary and Nursery Academy the children have been decorating pebbles with their idea of our value of ‘spirit’ for form a pathway to the garden!

Tomorrow Year One will be continuing their @NATREspiritarts work in RE

Our siams report is now available on our school website. Please use the link below... stmatthewsacademyplymouth.org.uk/our-vision-chr…

We are thrilled to have received a ‘Good’ grading in our latest SIAMS inspection. Our RE and Collective Worship were individually graded as ‘Outstanding’! You can read our report by clicking on the following link... stmatthewsacademyplymouth.org.uk/our-vision-chr…

The whole school took part in an amazing service for our leavers today. We will miss the children and staff hugely and hope that they will always ‘let their lights shine’! As a School we have much to be thankful for and this was reflected in our prayers today!

Some of our KS2 children were involved with sharing their views on RE with the commissioners. The children have even got a quote in the report! Well done Y6!

Over the next few weeks we have ‘Learning Together’ workshops for different year groups. Come along and find out about year group expectations and ways to support your child with their learning at home. Please check our newsletter for dates and times.

This week in RE Y6 have been mapping out the key events in the salvation story. They have also been looking at sections of scripture to identify evidence that points to Jesus as being the messiah!

St Matthew’s is supporting the Shoebox appeal this year. Please see the school newsletter for more detailed information.

Year 6 are excited about pitching their ideas The Apprentice style as to how the real meaning of Christmas should be advertised and remembered. They will be presenting their own ad campaigns and talking about religious and secular celebrations of Christmas. #re RE Today Services

Merry Christmas to all our children, parents and staff. We hope that you all have a relaxing Christmas.

Tomorrow in worship the children will be finding out about #christianaidweek we will be thinking about how we can show the fruits of the spirit in our actions towards others

Year One spent their RE lessons today out in the playground. We carefully looked, listened and experienced creation. We thought deeply about how things might have been created and developed enquiry questions for our unit on creation!