Assembly at Bernards Heath Junior School, St Albans
The school have had a terrible loss at the weekend. A teacher called Jacquie Hannah, much loved by the children and staff, died suddenly without warning. She was only 46. She was the art coordinator and the children’s work is beautifully presented around the school. The Head Teacher, Mrs Kilpatrick speaks about what the school is doing to support the children, the parents and the staff. They have created a board where children can leave messages and letters. They have had a special assembly. They have made plans for the staff to have time together. The atmosphere of the school is lovely, full of a sense of caring. The Head Teacher and I have a few minutes to talk. I appreciate what it can be like to be responsible for an institution in a time of tragedy. Mrs Kilpatrick is doing everything right.
At the Assembly Mitzpah is on good form. He sits up, gives his paw for ‘Shalom’ and takes his biscuits. The children sing a song ‘Shalom My Friends, Shalom’. Two of the children are members of the St Albans Masorti congregation and the school expresses its wish to make even stronger links. There is something very special about a place which cares sensitively and well for young children. I feel moved by having had the opportunity of being there.
The school have had a terrible loss at the weekend. A teacher called Jacquie Hannah, much loved by the children and staff, died suddenly without warning. She was only 46. She was the art coordinator and the children’s work is beautifully presented around the school. The Head Teacher, Mrs Kilpatrick speaks about what the school is doing to support the children, the parents and the staff. They have created a board where children can leave messages and letters. They have had a special assembly. They have made plans for the staff to have time together. The atmosphere of the school is lovely, full of a sense of caring. The Head Teacher and I have a few minutes to talk. I appreciate what it can be like to be responsible for an institution in a time of tragedy. Mrs Kilpatrick is doing everything right.
At the Assembly Mitzpah is on good form. He sits up, gives his paw for ‘Shalom’ and takes his biscuits. The children sing a song ‘Shalom My Friends, Shalom’. Two of the children are members of the St Albans Masorti congregation and the school expresses its wish to make even stronger links. There is something very special about a place which cares sensitively and well for young children. I feel moved by having had the opportunity of being there.
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