Happy St Andrew’s Day! This week we have been learning about St Andrew.

Ellie – St Andrew is the patron saint of Scotland, Rope, Fisherman and Fishmongers.

Paula – St Andrew was one of the 12 disciples of Jesus.

Christy – St Andrew was born in 5 BC

Cerys – St Andrew was 62  when he died.

Szymon – He was killed by the Romans in Greece.

Alexander – Some of St Andrew’s remains are in Scotland.

Sam – He said that he was not worthy to be crucified on a  cross like Jesus so he was crucified on a x-shaped cross.

Ciaran – The x shape was adopted as our national flag of Scotland (the saltire).

Matthew – He had a brother called Simon Peter.

Mirin – St Andrew appeared in a dream and told the Pictus people that they would be victorious in battle.

Phoebe – he followed Jesus and spread the good news.

Happy St Andrew’s Day!

We have also been learning about multiplying and dividing by 10, 100 and 1,000 in numeracy and using subtraction strategies in number talks. We have worked very hard this week in all areas.

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