St Paul's Catholic Primary School

Our Class Saint

St Francis of Assisi

      St Francis was born in Assisi, Italy. His family were very wealthy and St Francis spent his money on expensive clothes and food. One day, whilst out riding on his horse, St Francis came across a poor, sick man. Usually, he would have turned away, but this time, St Francis got off his horse, gave the man his cloak and kissed his cheek.

St Francis started going to church every day. As he prayed in a chapel, he heard a voice say, "Francis, repair my Church." Thinking that God was telling him to repair the chapel, St Francis used his father's money and goods to rebuild it. His father was very angry and had his son arrested for stealing. St Francis returned all of the money and goods. He even stripped off all of the clothes he was wearing and gave them back to his father! A Bishop quickly covered him with an old tunic. St Francis continued to wear the old tunic for the rest of his life.

From then on, St Francis lived in poverty. He realised that when God asked him to, "Repair my Church," he meant the Catholic Church around the world. Listening to God, St Francis worked to make the Church better by speaking up for the poor and looking after them.

Feast day: October 4th

Patron Saint of: the environment, animals, birds and Italy

Values and Virtues

In Year 3, we are focusing on being Learned and Wise.

 We school are growing to be learned, finding God in all things; and  wise in the ways they use their learning for the common good.

Catholic Social Teaching

Our Catholic Social Teaching is Dignity of the Human Person

We believe every human person is made in the image and likeness of God. This is a gift that we all share as fellow human beings; we are all infinitely loved by our Creator.

God is present in every human person, regardless of religion, culture, nationality, orientation or economic standing. Each one of us is unique and beautiful. We are called to treat every person and every creature with loving respect

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Unit G - Prayer

This unit involves the children learning about the prayer life of Jesus.

They will examine ans reflect on some of the ways we pray and the signs and symbols associated with prayer. 

Unit D - Advent

This unit involves the children looking at Bible stories of the Annunciation and Visitation.

They will explain how Mary ans Elizabeth prepared to welcome and recognise Jesus Christ. 

They will develop an understanding of Advent as a time to prepare for Christ.

Maths

This term, we will be focusing on addition, subtraction, multiplication and division .

English

We will be focusing on writing a non-fiction report

Wider Curriculum

Science: Light

History: Law and Power

Music: Vivaldi - The Four Seasons

Computers - Online safety

DT - Sewing a Christmas tree decoration

Class Notices

• Tuesday is PE day. Please come in your school PE kit.
• Please read for everyday and sign your child's diary everyday.
• Spelling test is every Friday and new spellings will be given out.
• Maths - Times tables practice please use timestable.co.uk
• Please bring a bottle of water to school everyday.

Thank you for your continued support!