Staplegrove Church School
'That they may have life, life in all its fullness' John 10:10
Church School Events
KS2 In-School Harvest Service 2021. The children joined together, to give Thanks, to celebrate Harvest time through; song, prayer and blessings. Thank you to Rev. Paul and Mrs Young for helping us make this Service a true celebration.
As a whole-school community we joined together in worship to acknowledge and celebrate International Day of Peace. We took time to reflect, prayer and pledge that as a school, we would be responsible and respectful in both actions and in words to ensure peace and forgiveness are an integral part of each an every school day at Staplegrove Church School. We made our pledge and made our mark on the Dove of Peace. 
Cedar Class Values Certificate
We are delighted to welcome our newly appointed Vicar, Reverend Paul Irving to our Church School community. Reverend Paul. Irving has met with members of our Worship Champion team and he looks forward to meeting our whole-school community soon. Rev. Paul would kindly like to share this information.
Children's Easter decorations and Spring-time flowers displayed and celebrated at St John's Church
What signs can we see that Easter (new life) is coming? Year 2 Salvation
The Worship Champions and Key Stage one children, helped to bring light and joy into the Church for Christmas.
Children have donated handmade decorations to the Church to share with the congregation of St Johns the Evangelist. We wish our whole Church Community a very happy Christmas.
Our Christmas Christingle - Enjoyed across the Staplegrove Community. Today we celebrated the coming of Christmas with our in-class Christingle Service. Children enjoyed making their own Christingle and answering questions about the meaning of this Christian event.
We will Remember
Today our Staplegrove Community came together in a virtual Worship to commemorate the end of World War 1 - 11th day, of the 11th month, on the 11th hour.
As a school, we thought about the courage, service and sacrifice shown by the people who fought for our freedom. We gave thanks and paid our respects.
During our 2 minute silence we reflected on those who have sacrificed during times of war and those who are sacrificing during the challenges times we are currently facing to keep us all safe.
Each class marked this day of Remembrance in their own special way to pay their respects.
Rowan Class sent their Remembrance Poppies to our local church, St Johns the Evangelist Church Staplegrove. They have been thoughtfully displayed by a kind member of the Church congregation has for us and the local community to share as a symbol of Remembrance and Service.
Poem for Service
By Milena - Year 2 Rowan
The Boy in the Temple - 'Open the Book' assembly. We joined together as a school today to hear a special bible story. Worship Champions helped to perform the story alongside the 'Open the Book' team.
World Religion Day. As House Teams, we came together to celebrate and acknowledge Faiths from all around the globe. Children learnt about key aspects and origins of World Religions. As a whole school we shared our learning and celebrated faith through art, movement and creations.
Fun Christingle Making - Children across the whole of Staplegrove Church School have taken part in creating their own Christingle, in preparation for our Christingle service tomorrow. Children from year 6 joined KS 1 and Reception to learn about the meaning of the Christingle and what each element represents to Christians.
Reverend Kivett joined our worship today to bless our school advent wreath. We lite the first candle on the wreath to make the first Sunday in the run-up to Christmas. We thought about Hope, Joy, Love and Peace.
Time to prepare. Christmas is coming! On the lead up to Christmas Reverend Kivett joined us in worship to celebrate Stir-up Sunday.
Thank you to all who joined us for our Remembrance Service at the Church. Willow class lead a very poignant service which included poems and letters they had written.
Lest We Forget. Today's Remembrance Service for KS1. We paid tribute to those who gave their lives for our today. We reflected on their courage and the significant of the Poppy at this time.
Harvest Celebration Service at St.John's Church. A wonderful morning giving thanks to God and our school community. Our class wreaths have been beautifully displayed on the Tree of Life at St. John's Church for all to enjoy.
Despite travelling back from the Isle of Wight, Willow class had a peaceful journey back. They enjoyed some quiet activities before boarding the ferry, whilst some of us enjoyed closing our eyes and having a sleep!
As a school we came together on Friday 20th to celebrate International Peace day. We began our day inviting the children to consider in wonder and awe about Peace, what it looks and feels like to them. Children joined together from across the school to work collaboratively in their Team Houses to create peace doves. The doves symbolised our diverse and harmonious community at Staplegrove Church School. We ended our celebration of Peace with a sharing assembly. Children and staff reflected on the meaning of Peace and importance of this special Christian Value both within our own school community and beyond.
Whole School Collective Worship with Mike Strange. We thought about the power of forgiveness and saying we're sorry when we have done wrong to others. The children enjoyed hearing the parable of the Prodigal Son.
The House Captains lead Collective Worship for their house
Another visit from Dunk the Dog
Preparing for Easter
Cherry Class takeover the Candlemas Service at St. John's Church
Dunk The Dog visits Staplegrove worship
Exploring the big concepts in our Values day
Oak Class visit to the Knitted Bible Story Exhibition
Collective Worship team trip to All Saints Church NFW
Special Prayer Collective Worship with Mike Strange and Dunk the Dog!
Interfaith Day - whole school challenge to investigate different religions
Christingle service
Peace and Courage Values Day October 2017
KS2 Harvest Assembly
Thankfulness and Generosity Values Day
Harvest Assembly KS1
Year Six Leavers Service Mary Magdalene
Willow class attend Easter Cracked performance March
Naftali from Bochoroke Village and Mend the Gap charity assembly
Values day assembly
Elm class creation song
'That they may have life, life in all its fullness' John 10:10
Welcome to our church events page, here you can find out about our Christian Values and see all the different activities we have been up to.
Values Day Friday 27th January
Year 3 Wall Hanging 'What is important to me?'
This wall hanging has been made by the children of Cherry Class as part of their learning in RE. Their unit of work is focusing on what is important to them and they have shown this in beautifully creative way.
Values Day
During the Autumn Term, the whole school took part in our next Values Day. We explored our mission statement and learnt about the Christian concept 'Agape'; learning through different activities that this is sharing communion.
Beech and Rowan class made prayer webs during our Values Day
Values Day
Our School Values
These are our School Christian Values, all members of our school community strive to live and work by these everyday.
Leavers Service at Wells Cathedral
