The Story of St. Dominic
Before St. Dominic was born, his mother had a very special dream. She dreamed about a dog running across the world with a bright torch in its mouth, lighting everything on fire. When she asked what the dream meant, she was told, "Your child will bring the light of Christ to the world!"
When Dominic was born in 1170, his family knew he was special. He grew up in a small town in Spain called Caleruega and loved to pray and help others.
As he got older, Dominic noticed that many people didn’t know about God or didn’t understand the faith. This made him sad, so he decided to spend his life teaching others about Jesus and God’s love.
What Did St. Dominic Do?
St. Dominic was very kind and generous. Once, when he saw people who were hungry, he sold his books to buy food for them. He always cared for those in need.
He travelled to many places, preaching about God and helping people grow closer to Him. St. Dominic started a group called the Dominican Order, or the Order of Preachers, to teach others about the Catholic faith. They are still around today, spreading God’s message just like Dominic did !
The Rosary and Mary’s Gift
St. Dominic loved to pray. According to tradition, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, gave him the Rosary as a way to help people pray and think about Jesus' life. Dominic shared the Rosary with everyone he met and taught them how to use it to grow closer to God.
A Star Shone on His Forehead
It’s said that when St. Dominic was baptized, his godmother saw a bright star appear on his forehead. This is why St. Dominic is often shown with a star in pictures of him.
Loved Learning
St. Dominic loved reading and studying the Bible. He believed knowing more about God helped him to teach others better.
Feast Day: August 8
Patron Saint of: Astronomers, natural scientists and the Dominican Republic
We hope you have enjoyed finding out more about our class saint.
Before St. Dominic was born, his mother had a very special dream. She dreamed about a dog running across the world with a bright torch in its mouth, lighting everything on fire. When she asked what the dream meant, she was told, "Your child will bring the light of Christ to the world!"
When Dominic was born in 1170, his family knew he was special. He grew up in a small town in Spain called Caleruega and loved to pray and help others.
As he got older, Dominic noticed that many people didn’t know about God or didn’t understand the faith. This made him sad, so he decided to spend his life teaching others about Jesus and God’s love.
What Did St. Dominic Do?
St. Dominic was very kind and generous. Once, when he saw people who were hungry, he sold his books to buy food for them. He always cared for those in need.
He travelled to many places, preaching about God and helping people grow closer to Him. St. Dominic started a group called the Dominican Order, or the Order of Preachers, to teach others about the Catholic faith. They are still around today, spreading God’s message just like Dominic did !
The Rosary and Mary’s Gift
St. Dominic loved to pray. According to tradition, Mary, the Mother of Jesus, gave him the Rosary as a way to help people pray and think about Jesus' life. Dominic shared the Rosary with everyone he met and taught them how to use it to grow closer to God.
A Star Shone on His Forehead
It’s said that when St. Dominic was baptized, his godmother saw a bright star appear on his forehead. This is why St. Dominic is often shown with a star in pictures of him.
Loved Learning
St. Dominic loved reading and studying the Bible. He believed knowing more about God helped him to teach others better.
Feast Day: August 8
Patron Saint of: Astronomers, natural scientists and the Dominican Republic
We hope you have enjoyed finding out more about our class saint.
Class Worship
Advent
Advent
World book day
Key Information
On a Monday you will need to hand in:
- Reading books and signed diaries
- Library books
- Hand in homework in paper form or submitted through online platforms.
PE kits are needed on a Monday and Thursday please. We ask that children arrive at school in their PE kit ensuring it is appropriate for the current weather as they will be going out at break times. Children need to wear their school jumper or cardigan on PE days.
PE kit should be: dark shorts or jogging bottoms, a white or maroon school t-shirt and either pumps or trainers. Children should wear their cardigan or school jumper as part of their kit rather than a hoodie. Please ensure all jewellery is removed including earrings. If earrings can’t be removed, please place a plaster over each earring to ensure your child’s safety when engaging in P.E lessons.
See HOMEWORK button below for links to online homework. Homework and reading books will be given out on a Tuesday. If you have any questions about the homework then you can contact us via email.
By the end of Year 2, children are expected to know their 2,5,10 times tables and number bonds to 20. Please ensure your child logs in to Numbots for at least 10 minutes three times a week. Stage completed certificates will be awarded in Friday assembly.
By the end of Year 3, children are expected to know their 10, 2, 5, 3, 4 and 8 times tables. Please ensure your child logs in to TTRockstars for at least 10 minutes three times a week to improve their maths speed, ability and confidence. Rockstars badges will be awarded in Friday assembly.
On a Monday you will need to hand in:
- Reading books and signed diaries
- Library books
- Hand in homework in paper form or submitted through online platforms.
PE kits are needed on a Monday and Thursday please. We ask that children arrive at school in their PE kit ensuring it is appropriate for the current weather as they will be going out at break times. Children need to wear their school jumper or cardigan on PE days.
PE kit should be: dark shorts or jogging bottoms, a white or maroon school t-shirt and either pumps or trainers. Children should wear their cardigan or school jumper as part of their kit rather than a hoodie. Please ensure all jewellery is removed including earrings. If earrings can’t be removed, please place a plaster over each earring to ensure your child’s safety when engaging in P.E lessons.
See HOMEWORK button below for links to online homework. Homework and reading books will be given out on a Tuesday. If you have any questions about the homework then you can contact us via email.
By the end of Year 2, children are expected to know their 2,5,10 times tables and number bonds to 20. Please ensure your child logs in to Numbots for at least 10 minutes three times a week. Stage completed certificates will be awarded in Friday assembly.
By the end of Year 3, children are expected to know their 10, 2, 5, 3, 4 and 8 times tables. Please ensure your child logs in to TTRockstars for at least 10 minutes three times a week to improve their maths speed, ability and confidence. Rockstars badges will be awarded in Friday assembly.
12th March 24 5pm Holy Cross Sacrament of Reconciliation
12th May 24 11am SS Peter and Paul Church Sacrament of First Holy Communion
12th May 24 11am SS Peter and Paul Church Sacrament of First Holy Communion
Watercolours
Inspired by Claude Monet’s
Waterlilies and Japanese Bridge
Inspired by Claude Monet’s
Waterlilies and Japanese Bridge
Remembrance Art
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Science Autumn Term: Materials
Spring 2 Enrichment week: The vikings
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Alton castle retreat day
Spring 1 Enrichment Week - Landscape Art
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We hope you enjoy looking at our rainforest toucan water colours. We are really pleased how well they turned out. We used colours in our palette as well as mixing some of our own shades and colours.
Enrichment week October 2022
DIWALI DANCE WORKSHOP 17.10.22
We explored the story of Rama and Sita through dance. We learned about how good triumphed over evil.
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DIGITAL IMAGERY
In our ICT unit digital imagery we have been developing our photography skills and enhanced our photos by editing them. Finally we have used our photos to create a photo collage. We hope you like them.
Enrichment Week : World War One
Year 2/3 have been learning about WW1. They have used photographic primary sources to learn about Walter Tull, a significant individual in British history who was the first black British officer. The children have also talked about the experiences of soldiers in the trenches and the importance of women's roles on the Home Front.
Please take a closer look at our eye-catching silhouette WW1 art.
Please take a closer look at our eye-catching silhouette WW1 art.
In MUSIC the children have been learning to play the glockenspiel, to read notes and rests.
Plants
We have enjoyed learning about plant parts and their functions.
We have enjoyed learning about plant parts and their functions.
Materials: In this topic the children have been testing the properties of a range of materials for different purposes. They even helped out the staff when they ran out of teabags by designing and making new ones.
Can you spot your spelling shed avatar ?
These children are the ones logging into spelling shed regularly.
Well done all of you !
Famous Nurses
We have been learning about significant individuals from the past. This has included three famous nurses, namely Florence Nightingale, Mary Seacole and Edith Cavell. We have found out about their lives and how they improved nursing.
Our Landscape Photos
Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to take a landscape photograph of a view.
We are really pleased with everyone's effort.
Our ICT topic on digital photography has certainly inspired you all.
We are really pleased with everyone's effort.
Our ICT topic on digital photography has certainly inspired you all.
Our Work on Florence Nightingale
How Did Florence Nightingale Improve Nursing?
SPELLINGS
Please check out the free online spelling resource called Spelling Frame (link below). Keep a note of each spelling rule you do and email us to let us know how you are getting on. Just use the free resources - this is more than enough. This is an excellent website which will help you practise and learn new spellings.
Please check out the free online spelling resource called Spelling Frame (link below). Keep a note of each spelling rule you do and email us to let us know how you are getting on. Just use the free resources - this is more than enough. This is an excellent website which will help you practise and learn new spellings.
Take a look at our trip photos!
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Reading
LISTENING
Storylineonline.net: Stories on line to listen to. Choose a story. Listen carefully to the book. You can also read along and view all the illustrations. Remember to keep a list of all the stories you listen to (and read). Optional: Now write a short book review for your friends in Y2/3.
Click blue button to go straight to website.
