Catholic Life and Reflection

I am committed to creating beautiful spaces for students.  I have always understood that an organised and inviting classroom helped children to feel safe and settled. I believe strongly in the classroom as the third teacher: words, images, ideas recorded and displayed, all help students to be engaged in their learning.

In my time as REC at St Johns I have extended this to the hallways and breakout spaces. I encourage teachers to create displays of students work and use the artwork around the school to support their learning in Religious Education. Every now and again you see the Sacred Heart painting walking down the corridor. Once I thought I lost it! It was in a classroom being copied by the students; I love that.

This week I was struck by how beautiful our building is. We are so blessed with practical and well-furnished break out spaces and classrooms. The library is full of beautiful books, often on display in the window and I am running out of wall space for displays and new artwork, what a lovely problem to have!

Also, I am so excited to see the new playground as it enhances our beautiful expansive playground.

I am going into this break period with a grateful heart. For the school we are right now and for the school we dream of for the future. Each passing term sees us grow as a community, as teachers and as students.  Each one of us belongs here and is part of the St John’s story.

God bless, may you find some time for rest and to enjoy the warmer weather.