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Friday 22nd November 2024

On Friday, our amazing Y1 class led a whole school assembly, to tell us all about their class saint, Saint Hilda of Whitby.

Here are some interesting facts all about this saint.

St Hilda of Whitby, or Hild, (the correct Anglo-Saxon name meaning battle), was born in 614AD into the Royal house of Northumbria. St Hilda of Whitby was a Christian saint and the founding abbess of the monastery at Whitby in 657 AD, which was chosen as the venue for the Synod of Whitby.

At the time, Whitby Abbey was a double monastery and was the place of worship of monks and nuns, though they would have had separate quarters to live in.

Thanks to St Hilda, Whitby Abbey became one of the most influential religious houses and a centre for education in the country. Under Hilda’s careful guidance many great names of the early Church were established at Whitby; John of Beverley, the bishop of Hexham, and Wilfred, the great bishop of York, of whom were canonised. Hilda became famous for her steady hand and great wisdom. Kings and Princes consulted her on all manner of things. It is said that Hilda steered a steady ship, providing nurture for the local community around the Abbey. 

 Findings from the Money and Pensions Service have found that only 47% of children in the UK have received a meaningful financial education . Money management is a vital part of being an adult, and an exceptionally important skill that will benefit children for their entire lives. Having the knowledge and self-control to let savings build up interest – or avoid an impulse buy  can ensure that children go into adulthood at a significantly lower risk of financial difficulty. With Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales fast approaching, now is a great time to help children understand the value of money.

Of course, it can feel daunting when attempting to teach young people about something as complicated as money and responsible budgeting  but there are several options at your disposal. To break down these options, we’ve put together this guide in collaboration with financial education app GoHenry, helping you teach children and young people all they need to know about spending and saving. 

Whole School Attendance 96%

Reception - 96%

Year 1–95.5%

Year 2–96.2 %

Year 3–98 %

Year 4- 93%

Year 5–96.4 %

Year 6–96.2 %

Congratulations to Y3, this week's attendance superstars.

Lord, make us a channel of your blessing that we, like St Hilda, might play our part in bringing your peace to the world and Your healing to those in need. We ask this in the name of your Son, our Saviour, Jesus Christ.

Amen.

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