Today, our Y6’s took the train to Salisbury Cathedral where they took part in a service with around 300 other Year 6s.It marked the beginning of ‘lasts’ for the year group.
The service focused on how the storms of life can be overcome with good foundations and praying to God who is with us wherever we are. Each school posted their school values into a lighthouse to illustrate the importance of such values. A candle was lit and the light was passed throughout the cathedral.
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Our banner bearers
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Before the service
Learning what to do with the candle
Bishop Stephen blessed us all outside the cathedral.
Then lunch…
Refuelled, we explored some parts of the cathedral, as well as reflecting on our time at Powerstock School in an immersive piece of art!
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We learnt what an amnesty candle is.
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The most modern stained glass window.
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in different places...
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...a chance to remember...
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...and reflect...
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and think.
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Looking up at the majestic roof
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created a sense of awe and wonder.
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A model showing how the cathedral was built...
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....proved very intersting...
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...and fun...
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,,,and fascinating...
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...and informative.
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Learning new things...
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...and more new things.
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Standing beside the world's oldest mechanical clock.
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Experiencing the bumping stone...
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...seemed quite fun.
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Most peculiar.
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The cathedral has shallow foundations sitting on chalk and clay.
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It needs to keep wet to stay stable...
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...so water levels need checking.
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Oscar had a go at this.
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We enjoyed the font
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Reflecting....
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...with God's promise to take with us on our next journey.
A special day was had by all.
