Christmas Wrapped Up! is a project which invites year 2 pupils into church to experience what Christmas is really all about.  They spend time listening, waking up Luke (who‘s behind a screen), getting involved in role play, creating mince pies and cards as well as much more.  It’s designed to be a quick moving experience full of lots of exciting things to do and more than that full of the importance of remembering that without Jesus there would be no Christmas.

The vision behind this project is:  to provide a positive learning experience of being in church, to help children know and understand what Christmas is about for Christians; to help pupils make comparisons between the commercial and Christian approach to Christmas and to build and develop relationships between community and the church locally.

Working with teams in Tredegar, Risca with Abercarn & Cwmcarn and Fleur Dis Lys with Blackwood, was a pleasure and to see the teams grow in confidence as they engaged with the children was a privilege.  Amongst the 3 groups, 16 schools visited and thoroughly enjoyed themselves.  I would like to thank all those who were involved in making these projects happen for their time, commitment and energy.  It wouldn’t have been possible without you!

From a teacher: ‘A well prepared morning which was informative and interesting for the children, Many thanks!’

This project fits into a wider context of Christian schools work which includes collective worship, RE and PHSE lessons, lunch time clubs and after school clubs and more!   Other seasonal events include Easter Cracked ( a multimedia experience exploring Easter in a church setting for year 6 pupils) and ‘It’s Your Move!’ a book designed to give to year 6 pupils as they make the transition from primary to secondary school.

For more details on the project see Christmas Wrapped Up! under Resources.

[posted: Dec 21, 2011]