ST MARGARET’S ANFIELD CHURCH OF ENGLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL

Experience Sessions in Church

The Experience Journeys for Years 1 – 6 take place at St. Margaret’s Church and this strengthens the mutually supportive links between our school and church. They are an exciting way to share the story of the Christian faith and to engage children in the events and celebrations of major Christian festivals.

Harvest – Year 6

Year 6 were excited to take part in Experience Harvest at St. Margaret’s Anfield Church. The story of St Francis of Assisi was used to guide them through their Harvest journey as they delved deep into his life and teachings. The children enjoyed expressing their opinions on creation, earth’s natural resources and natural beauty in nature around the world. The importance of caring and respecting the earth was acknowledged by all the children. 
 
They also explored how deforestation, plastic waste, air pollution and war had various negative effects on the earth and discussed how they would tackle these major issues. What a fantastic morning!

Pentecost – Year 5

Experience Pentecost gives Year 5 children the opportunity to recall how God’s Holy Spirit was given to the disciples after Jesus’ ascension, empowering them to begin the work of making disciples of all nations.

The children particularly enjoy discussing how the Holy Spirit is the way that God is with us and close to us.

Epiphany – Year 4

Experience Epiphany is celebrated by the children in Year 4. They remember things about Jesus that were revealed; things that were shown about Jesus that told them who he was and why he came. The children enjoy discussing how the wise men’s gifts tell them about Jesus: the gold shows he is a king; the frankincense that He is God’s son; and the myrrh tells us that Jesus, the King of kings and Lord of all, will die out of love for the world.

Advent – Year 3

Experience Advent allows the children from Year 3 to gain a deeper understanding of the events leading up to Christmas through interaction and reflection. They have fun making an Advent wreath and discussed how Jesus’s love for people was like light shining in the darkness. Jesus once said “I am the light of the world” (John 8.12)

Easter – Year 2

Experience Easter helps the children in Year 2 to explore the Easter story. The stations covered key moments in the Easter narrative, exploring the events of Holy Week in ways that were interactive and stimulating. The children make donkeys, shared in a ‘last supper’, tied ribbons on a wooden cross and heard the story of the resurrection. What a superb morning!

Church – Year 1

Experience Church uses features of the church building to teach the children about key events in the life of Jesus, offering an insight into the worship and witness of the local church community. What fun was have when the children take part in the re-enactment of a Baptism!

Prayer Cabin

Welcome to our Prayer Cabin. Our pupils are able to explore faith, spirituality and life’s big questions in a safe, creative and interactive way. Our wonderful Ethos Team and Staff also deliver online class assemblies from within.