Faith Awareness in Children Trust

"FACT" is the Faith Awareness in Children Trust and it aims to enable children to reflect on the Christian Gospel. This is achieved by helping children explore the Christian faith in schools, churches and the community in an open and non-judgmental way. FACT also helps parents in their primary role of parenting in an age where this role is becoming more and more devalued.

With FACT's help teachers, church leaders and community groups are able to offer children opportunities to explore the Christian faith through multi-media and cross-curricular activities.

News

The first assembly of the new academic year has the broad theme of friendship but focuses on valuing someone for who they are. The new Disney Pixar movie Cars 2 is used to illustrate how sometimes, even in good friendships, we can judge someone on how they look or sound. The assembly challenges us to look for the hidden talents in everyone.

FACT and St John’s held a highly successful week of Time to Wonder activities during the week commencing 21st November. Thisallowed local key stage two pupils to take time out of the classroom to reflect on what makes them special and unique.

FEEDBACK - Comments during recent Time to Wonder sessions were:

‘I have learnt that it is not the way you look on the outside it is about who you are on the inside.’ Y3 pupil

‘I often think I am different. Today has taught me that it is ok to be different, I am unique and special.’ Y6 pupil

‘It has been so good for the pupils and myself to have an opportunity to stop and reflect.’ Y5 teacher

Comments made on evaluation forms following RE days have included:

What is the one thing you would definitely retain?
This is difficult to record just now because I am ‘buzzing’ but I think things will continue to re-surface and become part of my everyday practise.

There is no one thing, it was all excellent.

Other comments
Good range of activities, good pace, more time for reflection. Very relaxed enjoyable day.

The School curriculum rarely allows time for reflection and it is encouraging to hear and see teachers and pupils make positive comments about the work of FACT.