* This week we are looking at the importance of hope. Why is it important to have hope? What does hope mean to you?
* Watch the video on the blog. St James Ethos children have produced a fantastic video this for this week, looking at hope.
* There are lots of examples in the Bible where God shows us that having hope is the right thing to do. Can you discuss any?
* Do you have things you hope for?
* Can you think of a time when hope has helped you through when you were sad?
* Use your window, door and mirror key rings to reflect on hope. How do you feel now? What have you discovered?
* How will you put this new understanding into action?
Please leave you comments on the blog to share your thoughts and ideas!
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4 years ago
To have hope is to want an outcome that makes your life better in some way. It not only can help make a tough present situation more bearable but also can eventually improve our lives because envisioning a better future motivates you to take the step
JannatU1
4 years ago
We hope for a better future, both soon, hoping COVID 19 will end, and in our lives as adults.
Class 7 St James
4 years ago
Some of our hopes are. "I hope my baby sister gets better after her operation then she can play with me." "I hope that my family long, happy and safe lives." " I hope to go to the caravan with my nanna." "Hope makes us feel happy."
Class 2 St James
4 years ago
We discussed our hopes for the future. 'I hope I get nice presents on my birthday.' 'I hope my brother is nice to me.' 'I hope I get to go to the beach.' 'I hope I get to go to the park.' Class 1 SJ
Class 1 St James Primary School
4 years ago
Some hopes from the children in R2... "I hope for so many new friends in year one" "Hope is when you wish for something" "I hope my Sister has a good birthday" "My dog was sick at the vet and I hoped she would come home"
R2 - BB
4 years ago
Some hopes from the children in R1... "I hope that my babies come to this school" "I hope that my baby cousin can be born quickly and come home from the doctor" "I hope that I get a big lamborghini and a race car" "I hope for a red car".
R1 - BB
4 years ago
It is important to have hope so we can hope for things that we want to happen in the future, and have more self belief.
Class 10 St James
4 years ago
I hope that my friends and family will always have food and water and that all of my loved ones will have a happy, healthy and fun life.
Class 10 St James
4 years ago
I hope that I will enjoy high school and be the best that I can be.
Class 10 St James
4 years ago
When you hope for something it is like making a wish. It might come true but it might not. It is important to hope to help us understand how we are feeling and what we want in our lives. In L1, we hope our families are always safe and well.
L1 - Bishop Bridgeman
4 years ago
Without hope you may have no motivation to become successful in life.
Fatima M3 BB
4 years ago
Having hope can give people a sense of confidence.
Shayaan M3 BB
4 years ago
Without hope your life may be filled with doubt.
Safiya & Sheridan M3 BB
4 years ago
We need to manage our hopes so we don't hope for the impossible. We can have short term hopes that may happen today and long term hopes we need to work towards. We must be prepared to manage our hopes because they may not turn out how we want.
Mr Walmsley and M4
4 years ago
We believe that hope is a very important value to have. If you believe in God, then you will always have hope. We enjoyed watching the video and participating in a discussion.
BB - M2
4 years ago
Thank you for making a recording about Hope. We enjoyed it and it gave us lots to talk about afterwards.
Class 6.
4 years ago
I know that if you have faith in God, you will have Hope too.
Class 6-Raimundo
4 years ago
The video told me that Hope can help you when you feel sad.
Class 6- Bradley
4 years ago
If you believe in God, you have hope.
Class 6- Alisha
4 years ago
It was good advice not to hope for impossible things and think about what you can achieve.
Class 6- Miley
4 years ago
Hope is important because without hope you would give up and not succeed. Hope is an important aspect of our everyday lives. Without hope, we would have nothing to look forward to or believe in.
Class 11 St James