Student/Class News

Religious Education – The Creation Story

This term, the Grade 1 Students have been learning about God’s Creation Story through scripture, discussion, prayer, art and hands-on activities. We explored the story of creation from the Book of Genesis and discovered how God lovingly created our world and everything in it.

Throughout the unit, students learned about each day of creation, including the creation of light and darkness, the sky, land and sea, plants and trees, the sun, moon and stars, animals, people, and God's day of rest. We discussed how creation is a special gift from God and reflected on ways we can care for our world.

Students enjoyed participating in a variety of learning experiences, including nature walks, sorting activities, creative artwork, prayers, discussions, and completing their Creation Story booklets. They shared thoughtful ideas about what makes creation beautiful and why it is important to care for the environment.

A special highlight of our learning was creating our own worlds on the class prayer cloth. Students carefully designed and added elements of creation that were meaningful to them, including animals, plants, oceans, stars, people, and other wonderful parts of God's world. This collaborative artwork helped us celebrate the beauty and diversity of creation while reminding us that we all have a role in caring for God's gifts.

As we conclude our unit, students will reflect on what they have learned and share prayers of gratitude for God's creation. We are proud of the thoughtful discussions, creativity and reverence students demonstrated throughout this learning journey.