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We are thrilled to notify you that a child at All Saints has been selected to be in a CBBC show called ‘ The Dog Ate My Homework’  She is Team Captain and the rest of the panel are celebrities!

The Matt Stevenson music roadshow was amazing, the children enjoyed the drumming demonstration and some of the children and I got to have a go! What fun. We hope some children are inspired to be drummers or musicians!

The whole school took part in our annual Harvest Celebration, which took place in All Saint’s Church. Class 4 led the service with scripture and songs. The rest of the classes read poetry, performed a dance and sang songs. Reverend Les opened and closed the service. Our youngest children received a bible in a short thanksgiving service. The church looked splendid , which had been dressed by the PTA ahead of the service on Sunday. Proceeds went to the HOPE charity and fresh produce was taken to local residents.

Federation Retreat to Dovedale House, Ilam (Sept 7017)

At the end of September, children from across The Forest Federation visited Dovedale House, in Ilam, Staffordshire, for a residential retreat, with two other schools.

Thought provoking activities flowed throughout the visit, all of which challenged ideas and notions, and aroused inspiration and renewal.

The children joined in with Taize style of worship which involves chanting short units of verse. The magnificent church of, St Bertram’s in the heart of the village, and the chapel at the retreat, provided a stunning setting for the candlelight service.

Reverend Les Rees, and his wife, Wendy, joined Bishop Geoff, and staff as the children took part in the activities.

The comfortable accommodation and delicious food were welcomed by the children and staff and completed a spiritual, refreshing and highly enjoyable visit.

The visit fulfilled and exceeded our expectations and will support the development of our worship within our schools.

On Monday 2^nd of October we were thankful to welcome back Mr J Coltman who always provides us with such thought provoking worships.  This time Mr Coltman brought with him some intriguing boxes with him.  Inside these boxes there was something else inside like an old 5 shilling coin, a money box and some matches.  Each item represented something important to Mr Coltman and he discussed and shared these items with us and what each represented.  Themes like the light of god and absolute faith were discussed with many of the children sharing items that were important to them.  Once again we thank Mr Coltman and look forward to his next visit.

A boy, at Needwood across our federation was lucky to be a mascot at the Manchester United VS Burton Albion match this week!