HERE I AM
Class
TOPIC ~ THEME
PLANNING - OVERVIEW FOR THE TERM
Autumn Term ROUTE C GOD THE CREATOR ~ LIFE ~ CREATION ~ Where do I come from?
ABOUT THE TOPIC
That the children become more aware of the person and life of St. Augustine and his importance in bringing Christianity to the people of England. That the children can make a simple link between St. Augustine and his bearing on the Mission statement of our school.
STARTING DATES*
WEEK BEGINNING: Tuesday 6th September
Feasts to note ( for worship)
8.9 Our Ladys Birthday
Start of school year
Information to support assembly planning 8th September 2011 International Literacy Day
BABIES ~ DOMESTIC CHURCH
Babies need to be loved and cared for. Scripture shows God as a loving parent. Each new human life is a gift from God, to be treated with dignity and respect.
WEEKS BEGINNING: 12th September 19th September 26th September 3rd October
14.9 The Triumph of the Holy Cross 21.9 St Matthew 27.9 St. Vincent de Paul 29.9 Archangels Michael, Gabriel and Raphael October: Month of the Rosary 4.10 St Francis of Assisi 7.10 Our Lady of the Rosary + CAFOD fast day
21st September International Day of Peace October: Black History Month 6th October - National Poetry Day
OTHER FAITH ~ HINDUISM
How our Hindu sisters and brothers live as a family, and how they worship.
WEEK BEGINNING: 10th October
13.10 St Edward the Confessor
*Main Divali celebration 2011: 26th Oct.
INITIATION ~ Life is full of times of BAPTISM/CONFIRMATION initiation into new beginnings. When babies are baptised they are initiated into the beginning of their life in Gods family.
WEEKS BEGINNING: 17th October (24th October - halfterm ) 31st October 7th November 14th November
18.10 St Luke * November the month of the Holy Souls 1.11 All Saints 2.11 All Souls
5th November - Guy Fawkes Day / Bonfire night 11th November Armistice Day 13th November Remembrance Sunday National Anti-Bullying Weeks 14th 25th The theme is "Still To be Agreed
3.11 St Martin De Porres
20.11 Christ the King
GIFTS ~ ADVENT/CHRISTMAS
Gifts are expressions of love and care. Gods gift to us of Jesus is a sign of Gods loving care. Advent is time of joyful preparation for receiving Jesus into our lives and sharing this gift with others.
WEEKS BEGINNING: 21st November 28th November 5th December 12th December
27.11 First Sunday of Advent 30.11 St Andrew (apostle) 8.12 Immaculate Conception 25th December: The Nativity of Our Lord 30th December: Holy Family
10th December: World Human Rights Day