Each grade has been investigating a different aspect of Advent. At this time of year when things get very busy, the staff and I wanted to ensure that we took the time to focus on the Advent season. Year One are investigating Advent Calendars. Each day they open an envelope and a small card that has a few words on it. Then they read scripture or a story and discuss. Their teacher has expressed great joy at the deep and rich conversations that are being had.

Joy is one of the things we focus on during Advent.  Sometimes joy comes from unexpected places.  As a teacher it definitely does. So in the next few weeks, focus on the joy!

Luke 2:8-12 New Revised Standard Version, Anglicised Catholic Edition (NRSVACE)

The Shepherds and the Angels

⁸ In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. ⁹ Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. ¹⁰ But the angel said to them, ‘Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: ¹¹ to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is the Messiah,^[a] the Lord. ¹² This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.’