🌟 A Special Visit from Bishop Frank! 🌟

Today, we were honoured to welcome Bishop Frank to St. Joseph’s R.C. Primary! The children were so excited to meet him and had plenty of questions to ask. 🤩

Bishop Frank spent time in both classrooms, visiting P1-4 and P5-7. The younger pupils loved having him in their classroom, and the older pupils were very eager to find out more about his life and role. They certainly put him to the test with some challenging questions! 🧐

The P5-7 pupils asked Bishop Frank about his life as a Bishop, why he does what he does, why it is important to grow in our faith, and even what he enjoys doing in his spare time. He answered each question thoughtfully, giving the children a wonderful insight into his work and his faith. 🙏

After the classroom visits, we all headed outside for some group photos, and to the delight of the children, Bishop Frank even took a selfie with us! 📸😆

It was a fantastic experience for everyone, and we are so grateful to Bishop Frank for taking the time to visit our school.

Thank you, Bishop Frank! We hope to see you again soon. 😊✨

UNCRC Rights:

• Article 12 – Right to be heard
  The children had the opportunity to ask Bishop Frank questions about his role, his faith, and his life, and he listened and responded to their thoughts.
• Article 14 – Freedom of thought, belief, and religion
  Through this visit, pupils explored their faith, deepened their understanding, and were encouraged to reflect on the role of religious leaders.
• Article 29 – Goals of education
  This visit helped develop pupils’ spiritual awareness and knowledge of Catholic beliefs while fostering curiosity and respect for religious traditions.

SDGs (Global Goals):

• Goal 4 – Quality Education
  Bishop Frank’s visit enriched pupils’ learning experiences, allowing them to engage in meaningful discussions about faith, leadership, and values beyond the classroom curriculum.
• Goal 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
  Learning about the role of a Bishop and the importance of faith in communities encouraged pupils to think about leadership, justice, and making a positive difference in the world.

SHANARRI Indicators:

• Safe – Pupils explored their faith in a safe and supportive learning environment, where their thoughts and questions were respected.
• Healthy – Engaging in discussions about faith and purpose contributed to pupils’ spiritual and emotional well-being.
• Achieving – Pupils developed their understanding of Catholic beliefs and the responsibilities of religious leaders.
• Nurtured – The visit provided an opportunity for children to explore faith with guidance from a knowledgeable and supportive figure.
• Respected – Their questions and perspectives were valued, with Bishop Frank taking time to answer thoughtfully.
• Included – Every pupil, from P1 to P7, had the chance to engage in this shared experience.

Meta-Skills Developed:

• Communicating – Pupils expressed their thoughts clearly by asking well-thought-out questions and listening attentively to Bishop Frank’s answers.
• Feeling – They engaged emotionally with the discussion, considering their own faith and the importance of religious leadership.
• Curiosity – Pupils demonstrated a strong desire to learn more about the role of a Bishop, faith, and life beyond school.
• Leading – Through this visit, pupils explored the qualities of leadership in the Church and reflected on how they can develop these traits in their own lives.
• Integrity – Discussions about faith and values encouraged pupils to think about honesty, moral decision-making, and doing the right thing.

Strands of Faith:

• Revealed Truth of God – Pupils deepened their understanding of Church teachings and the role of a Bishop in sharing the Gospel.
• Word of God – Through their discussions with Bishop Frank, pupils explored the importance of faith and lifelong learning in their spiritual journey.
• Reign of God – The visit encouraged pupils to reflect on their role in building a faith-filled, just, and caring world.