It is part of our school vision to give children opportunities to understand a range of beliefs. To this end, we have had great fun today learning about the Jewish festival of Purim. It was wonderful to see so many kings and queens in school – I think I could get used to wearing a cloak but not a crown, I must admit to taking my crown off by 9am!
In assembly, we learnt about the festivities associated with Purim and heard the story of Esther. Purim is a festival of joy and there was much joy with active audience participation! The children shook their ‘gragger’ (Jewish shaker) and stamped their feet every time the wicked Haman was mentioned in the story. Through hearing the story, the children were able to identify the courage that Esther showed in calling out something she knew to be wrong and also the kindness that Mordecai had shown to her.
The children also learnt about giving a ‘mitzvah’, a good deed, and many gave compliments to their class mates. Thank you for providing donations to the foodbank as part of this.
Thank you to Miss Cave and Mrs Benson for organising our Purim festival and a special shout out to Mrs Porteous-Butler who has advised us along the way, kindly supplied some of the hamantaschen and even led the assembly today – thank you for making our Purim day extra memorable and fun.
