Seasonal Resources Archive
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Seasonal resources for KS1, KS2, KS3, KS4 & Post 16 Sections
Ascension Day and PentecostAscension Day is the fortieth day after Easter. This is the day when Christians celebrate Jesus’s ascension into heaven. Pentecost is an important festival in the Christian calendar and is often described as the Church’s birthday. It is celebrated 50 days after Easter Sunday and brings the Easter season to an end. The word “Pentecost” comes from the Greek word for “fiftieth”.
International Women's DayPlease visit our dedicated page for resources for International Women's Day
St. George's Day
Please see below for activities to take part in or download our 'Fun activities for St. George's Day' worksheet!
Make your own shieldUse our shield template to make your own shield. You could do one with the English flag design, just like the one you can see St. George holding in our windows at Bradford Cathedral, or you could make your own, unique shield design. Design your own shield: Draw pictures that represent something about you, your family, friends or home in each of the four sections of the shield. For example:
The list could go on and on. Just remember to draw the things that represent you the most on your shield and don’t forget to write your name on the scroll at the bottom. When you have finished drawing: Make sure you colour in your pictures, to make your shield eye-catching. (If you cut out your shield, you will have to attach the scroll to the top or bottom of your shield with some glue or you might decide not to have the scroll on your finished shield as you now have your pictures to represent you). Mount your shield onto a piece of cardboard, if you can find some. Perhaps an adult could make a cardboard “handle” or “grip” on the back of your shield, so that you can hold it in front of you, like a medieval knight.
Design your own stained glass window with St. George and the dragonSt. George appears in three of the stained glass windows at Bradford Cathedral but we only see a dragon in one of them- and it’s only the dragon’s head! Use our stained glass window template to make your own design. Use your imagination to show an exciting picture of St. George defeating the dragon. Lent
Shrove TuesdayEYFS/KS1
KS2-KS4Shrove Tuesday Fun facts- Questions Shrove Tuesday Fun facts- Answers
Ash Wednesday and LentAll Ages
KS1- Lower KS2
KS2-KS4
Holy Week and Easter
Palm SundayAll ages: Messy Palm Sunday activities
Holy Week and EasterEaster Schools’ Service video 2021: A Journey Through Holy Week Easter School Worship activities The Zephaniah Easter Activity Pack 2021
Make Your Own Easter Garden EYFS/KS1Holy Week and Easter PowerPoint- Meaning and key images Easter Story booklet and colouring
KS2/KS3Holy Week and Easter PowerPoint- Meaning and key images Easter Story booklet with reflection pages
Holocaust Memorial Day
Candlemas
EYFS/KS1KS2-KS5
Remembrance and PeaceThis year our Armistice Day and Remembrance Sunday resources are all on line. Find out more by clicking on this link remembrance and peace
This Power Point has images for pupils and basic background information for teachers; its focus is World War I as a local and global conflict and it also looks at the role of women, animals, the peace movement, remembrance and commemoration: Remembrance and Peace: images for reflection Resources for download: A Bell for Remembrance and Peace A Dove for Remembrance and Peace Poppy 1 Poppy 2
This is a poster pack that explores World War I and the Bradford Cathedral Memorial Bells, please feel free to download and print. 1 Sights and Sounds 2 War to end all Wars 3 Women at War 4 A Bell Ringer's Tale 5 Battle for the Bells 6 Memorial Bells 7 Memorial Bells 8 Ringing the Changes 9 Call and Response 10 21st Century The Peace Museum has a useful WWI book and resource pack with a Bradford flavour, 'Choices Then and Now' by Ben Chalcraft and Diane Hadwen. This retails at £19.99 and is available from the Museum. Find out more here Choices Then and Now You may download the cross phase booklet here Choices Then and Now here it is full of stories and ideas for the classroom. You may download Key Stage specific resources from the Choices by kicking on the key stage specific links below. Many thanks to the Peace Museum for allowing these resources to be reproduced for teachers to use. Please click on the Key Stage to access the resources: World War Memorial in Bradford Cathedral Booklet about the names on the WW1 Memorial, "Remembered in Bradford Cathedral"
Detailed booklet with close up images showing the beautiful World War One Memorial Window, which tells the story of the war experiences of the Bradford men in the 6th Battalion of the Prince of Wales' Own West Yorkshire Regiment
Interfaith Week
This year Interfaith week takes place in November. The Cathedral is proud to be part of Bradford’s diverse community and we aim to welcome and work with children and adults of all faiths and none. For more information about national events for Interfaith week visit: Information about interfaith in the UK may be found in the Government’s booklet; click on this link ‘Face to Face and Side by Side’. Sacred Spaces and Special ThingsWe have put together some resources and activities based on our popular Interfaith themed Cathedral visits, but which may be accessed via the internet in your own classroom or other learning space. 1. For background information about Interfaith Week and diversity in the Bradford Metropolitan District click here 2. To download the Sacred Spaces and Special Things activity plan click here 3. The Children's resources may be downloaded here Exploration Sheet Cathedral Montage Muslim Images 4. To help teachers take an 'interfaith' slant we have put together a sheet of prompts for teachers. This may be accessed here.
Advent and Christmas Resources
You can also see our special Schools' Christmas Service online! For Teachers"A Quick Guide to Christmas": This includes detailed background information for teaching about Advent and Christmas. Links to NATRE and other resources
Videos Create a Bradford Cathedral Christmas Card The Crib Scenes at Bradford Cathedral How to Make A Christingle with Frieda and Scout
Christmas Readings Angel Gabriel, Mary; Elizabeth
Videos
EYFS/KS1Advent and Christmas at Bradford Cathedral: key images Advent Wreath: Meaning and Candle Prayers (KS1) Create a Bradford Cathedral Christmas Card Sheep and Shepherd to cut out and make Stained Glass Window, Christmas: Instructions | Template Who Am I?: Match the Characters
KS2Advent and Christmas at Bradford Cathedral: key images Advent Wreath: Meaning and Candle Prayers (KS2-4) Bible verses: for class reflection or to put inside Christmas cards Create a Bradford Cathedral Christmas Card Sheep and Shepherd to cut out and make Stained Glass Window, Christmas: Instructions | Template Suggestions for Advent readings Who Am I?: Match the Characters 12 Things You Should Know About Christmas: Quiz (Upper KS2)
KS3Advent and Christmas at Bradford Cathedral: key images Advent Wreath: Meaning and Candle Prayers (KS2-4) Bible verses: for class reflection or to put inside Christmas cards "A Letter Home": the Christmas Story and activities linked to asylum seekers and refugees Jesus' Birth Stories Comparison Stained Glass Window, Christmas: Instructions | Template Suggestions for Advent readings 12 Things You Should Know About Christmas: Quiz
KS4Advent Wreath: Meaning and Candle Prayers (KS2-4) Bible verses: for class reflection or to put inside Christmas cards "A Letter Home": the Christmas Story and activities linked to asylum seekers and refugees Jesus' Birth Stories Comparison Suggestions for Advent readings 12 Things You Should Know About Christmas: Quiz
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An adaptable KS1, KS2 and KS3 plan and activity ideas may be found here: p
