Turnbull High was delighted to welcome back the NET team on the 18th and 20th of January to deliver retreat days for S3 pupils. The RE department chose the theme ‘In His Image.’ There is so much pressure on young people to conform to the behaviour that is displayed in media and film and many base their self-worth on what others say and thin, particularly on social media.
Through fun activities, dramas, prayer and discussion, pupils build on prior learning in class and deepened their reflection on what it means to be made in the image of God. Pupils gained a clear sense that our identity should be based on the love that God has for us and that our happiness will be found in discerning His plan for us rather than trying to please others or match the latest celebrity fashion.
Pupil feedback from the retreat was extremely positive with many commenting that they understood what it means to have a relationship with Jesus more deeply. The RE department thank the SMT and the PTA for their support in funding the NET team’s visit and we hope to continue our partnership with NET as part of our retreat programme.
