Year 2 Classroom News
In the lead up to Easter, and during the start of term 2, Year 2 students have reflected on the events of Holy Week. There was a particular focus on Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Students experienced and encountered these significant events in the Catholic church through Scripture stories, Godly Play, reflective practice, informative videos and crafts.
All Year 2 classes contributed to a collaborative art display that allows us to walk with Jesus through Holy Week.
This display begins with Palm Sunday, when we remember Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem, greeted by crowds waving palm branches. On Holy Thursday, we recall the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a final meal with his disciples and taught them about love and service by washing their feet. Good Friday is a solemn day when we reflect on Jesus’ suffering and death on the cross. Finally, Easter Sunday is a joyful celebration of Jesus’ resurrection, bringing hope and new life to all.
Throughout our Holy Week learning, students were asked to reflect on various questions to deepen their understanding of each event. Here are some of our students’ responses:
Why was the crowd happy to see Jesus on Palm Sunday?
Because they thought that Jesus was their King – Estelle L 2JJ
Because people thought Jesus was their King and saviour. They put down jackets and palm leaves and waved them to Jesus – Celestine 2YS
Why did Jesus wash his disciples’ feet?
Because Jesus teaches his disciples to love one another no one is better than someone else – Lema 2JS
Because Jesus teaches us to love one another and that we are all the same – Mikaela 2NZ
Why did Jesus share a meal at The Last Supper?
Because he knew he was going to die, and he wanted them to remember Him – Estelle M 2JJ
So Jesus’ disciples can remember Him. Also, he knew he was going to die – Nathan 2YS
Jesus died on the cross. Why is that called Good Friday?
Because everyone’s sins were forgiven so we could live a better life – Daniel 2JJ
Because he loved us and wanted to save us – Jordan R 2NZ
Why was Jesus not in the tomb on Easter Sunday?
Because Jesus came back to life. He rose from the dead and he is now with God forever. It is called the Resurrection – Erin 2JS
Because Jesus had risen from the dead and he opened the gates of heaven – Jackson 2NZ
