Red Balloon Foundation Christmas Boxes

Each term pupils in Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 are presented with a box of interactive resources from the Red Balloon Foundation to explore a Christian festival or Holy Day. This week children have been using the Christmas Box to help them understand the Christian roots of the festival.

Two Year 5 students, Jah Kai and Millie, we very enthusiastic about the project. Jah Kai commented, "Personally I found it great fun. My favourite part was making a cross out of Christmas wrapping paper."

Millie added, "It was interesting to find out more about the Nativity. I didn't realise that gift giving at Christmas dates back to the Wise Men who gave Jesus gifts of gold, myrrh and frankincense."

Marnie in Year 3 said,  “I learnt that Jesus is the light of the world so we put up lights to show his light”. She also said,  “Jesus is God’s gift to the world to bring hope, light and happiness to our lives so we give presents so that others may feel that happiness”.

Year 3 class teacher, Mrs Brand, was equally enthusiastic saying, "What a fantastic morning going through the Christmas box. I think it really helped to remind children as to why we began celebrating Christmas and the link to Jesus. I was particularly impressed when asking the children about their favourite Christmas presents."