Blog Advent 2022
Blog Advent 2022
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Blog Advent 2022

Advent 2022

* This week we are looking at the season of Advent.  
* Watch the video on the blog. St Maxentius children have produced a fantastic video this for this week, looking at the importance of Advent.
* What, if anything, does the time of Advent mean to you?
* Why is it so important for Christians to have this season of reflection and preparation?
* What sort of things can you do throughout Advent to help you  
   reflect and develop?
* What sort of things can your school do throughout Advent?
* What is the significance of the 5 candles on an Advent wreath?
* Use your window, door and mirror key rings to reflect on not giving up. How do you feel now? What have you discovered? What will you take away from this week’s Ethos to Go?

 

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3 years ago

In reception we have been counting through the days of advent - giving out a chocolate each day to help us remember the meaning of advent.

Reception 2

3 years ago

U3 are experts on Advent as they performed their class assembly all about Advent last week. We explored how different faiths across the world prepare for the coming of Jesus during advent.

BB U3

3 years ago

We think Advent is an important time of year because we have lots of celebrations inc the Christingle and Nativity performances, Christmas parties, the giving and receiving of cards and gifts and another time to think about Jesus inc his birth.

L4 - Bishop Bridgeman

3 years ago

We have learnt that on the 1st Sunday of December people will light the first purple candle, which represents one of the three wise men. The meaning behind these candles are for hope, love and peace.

M2

3 years ago

Advent is a special time at BB, we light candles on the wreath to symbolise the weeks leading up to the birth of Jesus, the light of the world. We also have advent calendars and Nativity and Christingle performances to help us prepare and reflect.

M4-BB

3 years ago

Throughout school we are celebrating advent in a variety of different ways. In class we have our own advent calendar to count down the days to Christmas.

U4 Bishop Bridgeman

3 years ago

Throughout school we are celebrating advent in a variety of different ways. In class we have our own advent calendar to count down the days to Christmas.

U4 Bishop Bridgeman

3 years ago

L1 talked about all the ways we can prepare for Christmas, we thought about all the things that bring us joy and and the ways we can show love to others. We are very excited for Christmas!

L1 Bishop Bridgeman

3 years ago

Advent is important because it is when Christians prepare for Jesus birth. In our school for preparation we light our advent candles at the start of our worship assembly.

L3

3 years ago

We enjoyed finding out about Advent. We have an Advent Wreath and an Advent calendar in the school hall. We also have an Advent calendar in our classroom and we have put up some decorations to prepare for Christmas.

L2 Bishop Bridgeman

3 years ago

Advent is important because you can spend time with your family preparing for Christmas. It's important to count down the days until Jesus was born. Advent reminds us of Peace, Hope, Joy and Faith.

U2 Bishop Bridgeman

3 years ago

We discussed that advent is important because it prepares us for the birth of Jesus but it also is a count down to time we can spend with our families celebrating and sharing the love.

M1 Bishop Bridgeman

3 years ago

In BB, we have a school advent calendar to countdown the days to Christmas, when we celebrate the birth of Jesus. We also have an advent wreath with candles which we light each week. These represent hope, love, joy and peace.

U1 - BB

3 years ago

Advent is important because it prepares us for the most amazing gift we have been given - Jesus. Each of the candles represent a key value.

Class 3 - St James

3 years ago

Advent is important because it prepares us for the build up to Jesus' birth. Over advent, during worship, we light the appropriate candles to mark the 4 Sundays leadings up to Christmas. Advent is a exciting but reflective time for us all.

St James Class 11

3 years ago

Advent is important because it the journey to the birth of Jesus. Jesus is the light of the world and it is important to remember and reflect about this.

St James Class 10

3 years ago

In school we have an advent reef that we light one candle every Monday to celebrate the birth of Jesus.

St James class 9

3 years ago

Advent is a time to remember the birth of Jesus.This time of year is to forgive others, and make peace with them, spread joy and make happiness.It is also a time for family ,friends and loved ones to come together.In school we have advent calendars.

St James class 9

3 years ago

Advent helps us to remember Jesus coming to our Earth at Christmas time. It also allows us to reflect on the time we spend with our families over the festive season.

St James Class 8

3 years ago

In school, we celebrate advent by doing a Christmas performance and singing Christmas songs.

Oscar - Y2 - St J

3 years ago

I like giving presents and getting presents.

Alicia - Y2 - St J

3 years ago

I like Christmas to celebrate Jesus.

Ronnie - Y2 - St J

3 years ago

In my house, we put up decorations, the Christmas tree and Christmas lights.

Amelia - Y2 - St J

3 years ago

Advent is important because it is going to be Jesus' birthday.

Skyler - Y2 - St J

3 years ago

We have discussed how we get ready for Christmas. We all do things are that similar like putting up a tree and eating our advent chocolates, but some things are different such as christmas lights and shopping.

Class 4 St James