Year 1 has been learning about Ascension Day. Ascension Day is when Christians remember the time Jesus went back up to heaven after he came back to life at Easter. The Bible tells us that after Jesus rose from the dead, he spent time with his friends (the disciples), teaching them and helping them understand everything that had happened.

“While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven.”

(Luke 24:51)

Then, he led them outside Jerusalem, and while they watched, Jesus was taken up into the sky to be with God in heaven. Christians believe this shows that Jesus is still with God, and that his Holy Spirit continues to help and guide people today.

They visited the prayer garden to read Bible passages and reflect on the scripture, linking this to their prior learning about the Easter story. They also explored how different artists have represented the Ascension and then created their own artwork inspired by these interpretations.

Faith in Action

In their learning, the children thought about how Christians believe Jesus’ teachings should be lived out today. They discussed ways they can follow Jesus’ example by showing kindness, helping others, and caring for those around them in school and in their community.