AROUND OUR SCHOOLS Saint Augustine, Nottingham In September 2021, at St Augustine’s Catholic Primary and Nursery Voluntary Academy, we introduced a new initiative based on our Gospel Values. This initiative involves children being nominated and awarded a Values Badge by their Class Teacher, if they are demonstrating one or more of our Gospel Values, which are: SERVE LOVE FORGIVENESS COURAGE JUSTICE COMPASSION HOPE
Saint Joseph, Langwith Junction In our efforts to increase our care for our earth, the Sisters decided to invest in a bee hive. In late June, the hive was placed in an alcove in the church cemetery beside our house. The bees were obtained from Buckfast because they are gentle and more acclimatised to England.
It is such a positive reward scheme that recognises the children who regularly demonstrate our Gospel Values. Furthermore, it acknowledges the quality of the children’s character too. They have responded so well and are desperate to achieve all 7 Value Badges! This is what the children think about our Value Badges: “The badges have changed St Augustine’s because they encourage us to really think about our actions and encourage us to behave using the Gospel Values.” “We are like the trees and the badges are the fruit. A St A’s, we strive to be fruitful trees as we represent the Gospel Values.” We’re delighted with how all the children at St Augustine’s have responded to our Gospel Values initiative.
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It is amazing to see the bees working in our garden and queueing to get into the hive to take back their nectar. We are looking forward to harvesting the honey. More Bee-friendly bushes and flowers have been planted in our garden and in the cemetery – including over 400 crocus bulbs curtesy of St.Joseph’s school children. Nottingham Diocesan Yearbook
