This looks a really amazing piece of work - where do we get the details of how Jason used it? (not buying Youthwork enough, me) I think the idea of identity (in all the RE syllabuses of course) is a great one - working with this concept, faith becomes relevant to everyone, and 11-16s are spending their daily time thinking and acting out their answers to ‘who am I?’ questions. Jesus asked: ‘who do other people say that I am?’
In the run up to half term we ran a prayer room in one of the high schools I regularly work in in Leeds. We ran lessons for RE looking at prayer and spirituality and I was constantly overwelmed by the depth pupils were willing to share in front of a class of peers. Both staff and students commented on how much pupils had to deal with, having read their shared prayers. Their desire, a desperation even, for someone to be listening. I used the resources I found on schoolswork.co.uk with those in the 24-7 pack, which made the bringing together of activites much easier. God was in it all otherwise it just wouldn’t have happened, and I look forward to hearing the stories of answered prayer as I return to school this term. If you’re thinking of running a room, push some doors, talk to some people, visit a running prayer room in school, these guys at schoolswork and 24-7 are great support and there might even be someone doing the same local to you too!
What a great poem - James has summed up the feeling i know so well as somebody who has spent years doing Christian assemblies in both primary and secondary school…
“Well Done James”
Please don’t let your ink become dry as i am sure there are many more great odes in you that need to be put onto paper.
Rev Richard Pidgley
Discovery Church - Swindon
i work in a primary school as a TA, often there is conflict.
so my comment would be one aimed at children taking responsibility for their own actions-because it’s always someone elses fault.
“what could you do different towards someone that might prevent a falling out?”
“what good, kind or nice thing have you done today that has helped someone else?”
I never got a valentines card when I went to school. It didn’t bother me. I say its just harmless fun.
great encouragement in christian schools work. just shows how effective we can be without realising it !!!!
Sounds great. Nice one!
Amy your short course on assemblies was brilliant! My fav was the Russian doll assembly, its such a good idea
Thanks for letting us know Becky, sounds like a significant week for the school and makes all the prep you put in worthwhile! Look forward to hearing what happens from here!
I used this brilliant resource last year in the end of term services for several different year groups. I was able to use all of the resources (slightly adapted) and they provided a powerful and engaging framework for sharing the message of Easter. Thank you so much for producing this resource and the excellent value it represents. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this to anyone else.
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Revelation
Any revelation on the Book of Revelation? My 6th form CU want to tackle it, any thoughts?
Reflections on the conference
Prompted by Ian’s post this morning, I wanted to share a little bit about the fab event that was Youthwork the Conference, 2008. I think you’re right Ian, we’re recovering from two long weekends and catching up with life and work that partly got put on hold for the conferences. But wait no more, here’s a few reflections (and some more snaps) from us lot at schoolswork…
Resources for World Aids Day
Visit http://www.salvationarmy.org.uk/hivaids for some new resources for World Aids Day from The Salvation Army International Development. There are films, music, lesson ideas and an assembly outline - great for Citizenship, RE or PSHE. Use them on 1 December or at any time of the year.
ideas for blokes?
One of my schools is looking for ideas for the theme ‘Darkness to light’ (John 1). I need some ideas for response activities especially for the boys…
Youthwork Conference Eastbourne
Schoolswork @ Youthwork The Conference - Eastbourne
Poverty awareness day
I am running what we are calling a ‘world awareness day’ in local primary school where we will look at the third world, poverty and fair trade. I am just thinking through all the practicalities and what to do and was wondering if anyone had done anything like this before?
Will YOU make a difference? (WYMAD)
Greetings
A year ago a group met in Slough to discuss ‘The Primary Concern’. (See further for more of that). As someone who works with young people the attached did have an impact on me and one of my reflections for others working with young people is that before they become youth – they are children??
One year one WYMAD is launched http://www.wymad.org.uk a new dvd available which is packed full of help - ideas - resources - facts - and much more as we move into 2009 and the various anniversaries this year connects with as far as children are concerned. It is hope it will not be a token one off but something that will be continuous and will have long term positive impact. It is great – especially hearing some very challenging and moving comments from a selection of children and young people now and talking about the future…..
Do have a look at http://www.wymad.org.uk and please do make this known to church leaders, PCC, elders, deacons, those working with children and youth, parents - grandparents and anyone else interested in and concerned for children both outside and inside our churches.
If you’d like to get hold of this dvd and haven’t had one - please contact Ruth Thomas rutht@scriptureunion.org.uk or 01908 856168
It was launched yesterday in London. 50,000 copies have been made and going to many church denominations through their networks, it’s in Christianity and Youthwork magazine and there’s plenty to go round. I hope you will find it helpful – useful- informative – and that as it says on the tin ‘will make a difference’
Thanks and have a good day. God bless.
Wayne Dixon
schoolswork buzzer game hall of fame: southport
As promised here is the list of winners who completed the schoolswork buzzer game successfully last weekend in Southport (see previous entry for picture of game).
Congratulations to…
JENNIE MANNING, york
SAM ROTCHELL, isle of man
MATT VALLER, tearfund
JOE ROWLAND, birkenhead
KAREN PRITCHARD, ludlow
MICHAEL COPPELOW, ormskirk
LORNA MCINTOSH, barrow-in-furness
JIM SYKES, wakefield
SWAP & M4 conference
SWAP and M4 conference
18th-20th February
Life Church Burnley [www.lifechurchburnley.com
£50 per delegate / £35 for M4
Teaching, training, inspiration, ideas, conversation, creativity, challenge, COME ON!
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