Monday 13th April

Value: Love

"Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends." John 15:13

• To know that Jesus’ love is for all
• To think about what it means to be loving to those around us
• To explore the characteristics of love

Monday 20th April

Value: Caring (or Compassion)

"The Lord is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and rich in love." Psalm 145:8

• To know that God cares for each and every one of us
• To understand how to be compassionate
• To think about examples in history where people have shown compassion

Monday 27th April

Value: Forgiveness

"Be kind to one another, tender hearted, forgiving one another as God in Christ forgave you." Ephesians 4:32

• To understand Christian beliefs about forgiveness
• To know that Jesus freely offers forgiveness to those who ask

Tuesday 5th May

Value: Thankfulness and Respect

"Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you" 1 Thessalonians 5:18

• To consider what we are truly thankful for
• To give thanks in every situation as Jesus and his followers encouraged us to do
• To always remember to say “Thank you” – show respect for ourselves and others

Monday 11th May

Value: Courage – Being able (school value)

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for The Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

• To recognise that there are courageous people in the world
• To choose to be courageous by always standing up for what is right

Monday 18th May

Value: Truthfulness – Being Aware (School Value)

"We saw his glory, the glory of the one and only, full of Grace and truth who came from the Father"
John 1:14

• To always tell the truth
• To understand that honesty is always the best policy!
• To explore what it means to live by God’s grace

HALF TERM 25TH TO 29TH May 2015

Monday 1st June

Value: Justice & Faith

"Act justly, love mercy, walk humbly with your God"
Micah 6:8

• To think about courageous people who stand up for justice
• To know that we have a part to play to ensure that the world is a fair place
• To follow Jesus’ example in speaking for those who have no voice

Monday 8th June

Value: Perseverance & Trust

"Let your hope make you glad. Be patient in times of trouble and never stop praying" Romans 12:12 

• To know that God is always with us
• To learn about how people have overcome challenges by persevering

Monday 15th June

Value: Peace

"Now may The Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way." 2 Thessalonians 3:16

• To know that God’s plan is for peace
• To understand that we can all be peacemakers

Monday 22nd June

Value: Wisdom

"He who walks with the wise grows wise." Proverbs 13:20

• To understand the difference between being wise and foolish
• To listen to wise people in your life
• To know that Jesus spoke wise words

Monday 29th June

Value: Friendship

• To think about what it means to be a good friend
• To identify and be thankful for good friends in our lives
• To explore friendships in the Bible

Monday 6th July 2015

Value: Joy - Joy is a school value

"O come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; Let us shout joyfully to the rock of our salvation.” Psalm 95

• To explore the meaning of joy.
• To think about Joy in the natural world
• To know joy is tough, not fragile.

Monday 13th July

Value: Hope and Independence

"The Lord is my strength and my shield my heart trusts in him and I am helped" Psalm 28:7

• To celebrate the hopes and dreams that we have
• To know that we always have hope
• To understand that God knows us and watches over us