The “Jerusalema” dance challenge started when an Angolan dance troupe recorded themselves dancing to a hit track by DJ Master KG and vocalist Nomcebo in February. Since then the song from South Africa has gone around the world and been endorsed by presidents and priests has become the sound of the pandemic for millions across southern Africa.
See how St Vincent’s rose to the challenge here.
Thank you to all the parents who came into school for our Africa Celebration, especially those who helped with workshops and cooked delicious dishes to share. It was lovely to see the pride children took in sharing their cultures with their friends and teachers.
Some of the children blogged their work. Have a look here:
Year 6 went to visit St Chad’s Cathedral. Thank you Mrs Percival for showing them around.
Year 5 visited the Bhuddist temple
Year 4 visited the synagogue
Year 3 visited the mosque
Year 2 visited the gudwara
Year 1 visited the Mandir
What an amazing afternoon! The children presented their learning from their multi-faith study last week in a huge exhibition in the school hall. They brought their building models and displayed their writing and paintings. They made posters and powerpoints. A group from each class came to answer questions and talk to visitors about their work. A wonderful way to share their knowledge. Thank you to everyone who came and especially the parents who cooked some favourite dishes to share.
Check out the class blogs to see how the children got on visiting places of worship around Birmingham.
Thank you to our new governor Mr Jabal, who came in to talk to Year 1 about Sikhism.
Here are our Confirmandi at their sleep out in aid of the homeless. It was an evening of great debate, song writing and prayer.
…and they even got some sleep before a quick breakfast and then out for a litter pick before class.
Year 3 and 4 learning about the Presentation Sisters from Sister Eleanor and Sister Catherine. Is vocation an every day thing? How do you recognise God,s voice?
Fantastic questions from Year 4. What would your answers be?
Catherine a volunteer from the Columbans came to speak to Year 1 and Year 2 a and Year 5 about welcoming others and living the Gospel Values.
Well done to eleven of our Confirmation group who organised themselves to stay behind to do some cleaning and litter picking around church today – a fantastic effort!
Thank you to everyone who has supported the ReachOut Project over the last two years. It was great to look back and remember the highlights at the coffee morning. Thank you to Mrs Halloran for all her hard word and dedication in harnessing the community spirit in Nechells!
