David Woodroffe, a professional illustrator, has created some very good clip art for my Easter resource. The Holy week sheet looks briefly at Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. I have created a page listing the personalities and the order of events from the Last Supper to Christ’s appearance, following his resurrection to two disciples on the road to Emmaus. The Poetry Aid can be used to create a poem or even a hymn to celebrate Easter. The fourteen stages of the cross has been deal with clip art. The main personalities have been included in a word search. The Easter diary can be written up on the ‘blank’ sheet. Children are often asked to see how many words they can find in a topical word - eg. Easter. I have enclosed four sheets, a lesson outline, a pupil sheet and two answer sheets. (I have included Pancake Day because I did not want to set up a resource of just two pages. )

I was thinking of creating some junior material about Mary Seacole when I found National Geographic For Kids had already created this resource. See also notes on Kofoworota Abeni Pratt - first black Nigerian nurse in NHS

John Wesley is the founder of Methodism - the Methodist church. Until the age of 35 John Wesley was a 'normal' Christian. He had grown up in a Christian family and had become a clergyman but something was missing. On May 24th 1738 he had his 'spiritual birthday'. Today we talk about being 'born again'. His outlook on life changed dramatically. His sermons were no longer ordinary, congregations found them disturbing and he, along with others, were banned from preaching in church. He became a field preacher and his statue outside the New Room sees him astride his horse. For nearly fifty years he was out in the open, in all weathers, preaching the Good News. He kept a Journal, preached many sermons, wrote many books and even a dictionary. He brought the message that 'love casts out fear' to his listeners. I have created time line and written about his life in brief using Wikipedia and a Ladybird book. The book is called John Wesley, Founder of Methodism ISBN 0946550654. It is published by Methodist Publishing House, 4 John Wesley Road, Peterborough price £2. It is a typical ladybird book - writing with a very full text and well illustrated - see examples included.

St. Augustine of Canterbury I think is the ' forgotten' saint of England. He is not to be confused with St. Augustine of Hippo. He is sometimes called' the Apostle of England' or' St. Augustine the less'. He was chosen by Pope Gregory to lead a mission to Britain. His task was to Christianize King Ethelbert and his kingdom of Kent from Anglo Saxon Paganism. In the short time he was in England (597- 604 AD) he laid the foundations for the Church of England. He was the first Archbishop of Canterbury. I have put together some information about Augustine with a 'gap' sheet, a simple crossword and word search, plus an answer sheet.

The first Stuart sheet is a Maths sheet. I then look at November the 5th the Gunpowder Plot, and there is a list of Fireworks and a Poetry Aid. There is a sheet about the Pilgrim Fathers 1620 . I have given four pages to the 1642-9 English Civil War. The first sheet is Events and Dates, the second is the trial and execution of Charles I, the map on the third page shows the positions of the king/parliament. The fourth sheet is a very clear picture of a Roundhead and Cavalier There are information sheets about the Plague and the Fire of London. There are poetry aids on both of these plus a Poetry Aid for the Stuart monarchs. Illustrations are by DavidWoodroffe.

I start with St. Nicholas - history and legends, letter to Father Christmas ideas, clip art for best copy and word search and one page on Advent. Christmas has a list of nativity characters, poetry aid, three journeys, 'How many words can you find in Christmas' and Diary Aid. Epiphany has one page. There are several clip art pictures to use.

Gb has only one competitor for Olympic table tennis- Ann Hursey. She is from Wales. Aged just 10 she was the youngest person to ever represent Wales at a senior level in any sport (Kosovo 2017). Came third in the women’s doubles event with Charlotte Carey in the Commonwealth Games held in Birmingham, England in 2022. Included:- official sheet PHrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid 2 word searches shakehands and TT vocabulary (answers provided) Picture of Table Tennis table

This is the story of how Gladys Aylward, a missionary in China during the second World War, helped Chinese orphans safely across a mountain. When she returned to England she realised a film had been written showing her life and a book called The Small Woman had been published. On Google, and Youtube there is a great deal of information about how from her humble beginnings as a housemaid/domestic help became a successful missionary.

England have chosen 33 players for the squad. By June 7th it will be cut to a squad of 26 men. I have included:- Phrase and vocabulary sheet Some short sentences Large Vocabulary and Phrase sheets 2 differentiated poetry aids 3 Word searches England’s 33 training squad, 21 competing teams and football terms. Clip art pictures

I have included the master sheet The full team sheet 2 Word searches Women and Men (answers provided) Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Comic Strip Picture of different seating formations Rowing at the Summer Olympics- Information on the race, equipment and commands !7 profiles from Wikipedia There should be some useful information for you to use.

Just put this material together to help children write /discuss what happened in Thailand in the last fortnight. Lets hope the rescue is a complete success.

GB has Emily Campbell in the Paris 2024 Olympics. Can she improve on her silver won at 2020 Olympics in Tokyo? Emily Camp bell - partial profile from Wikipedia. Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Information about disciplines Weightlifting terminology -2 pages Word search (answers included)

Paul is a community worker, activist and long time campaigner for the British African -Caribbean community in Bristol, England. In 1963 he led a boycott of the Bristol Omnibus Company for refusing to employ Black or Asian drivers or conductors. As an articulate and university educated person he became the spokesman for the boycott. After 60 days they revoked the colour bar. In September Raghbir Singh became Bristol’s first non-white bus conductor In 1964 achieved national fame for refusing to leave the Bay Horse publuc house until he was served. ’ We don’t want you Black people here -you are a nuisance.’ He was charged with failing to leave a licensed premises. Prosecutors alleged he behaved aggressively- witness accounts refuted it. Case was dismissed and barman sacked. His campaigns led to the Race Relations Act in 1965. Moved to Coventry and then London. (Read further career) 1988 received Bristol City Council Community award for Achievement and Services rendered to the Black Community . Returned to Bristol in 1992. 1996 received the Bristol West African and Caribbean Council Community Achievers award. 2006 received One Person Can Make a Difference award. 2007 received Freedom of the City for Bristol 2009 awarded OBE for his services to equal opportunities. 2014 awarded Doctor of Law by University of Bristol ‘for his dedication to fighting for equality and civil rights across Bristol and around the world for over 60 years.’ 2017 received from Lenny Henry Pride of Britain award for lifetime achievement - read judges citation where he is thanked for his courage, principles and determination 2020 Intercity Express Train named in his honour He might even get his own statue in Bristol. Source Wikipedia

Muriwhenua, to give him his full first name, may have been born with a hole in his heart but he had a whole heart for Jesus. Muri’ s uncle was the Maori bishop of Aotearoa and his mother, Meriana, hoped he would become an Anglican clergyman. Muri, on the other hand, desired to be a leader of a dance band! Aged 16 he went to Auckland to finish his schooling. He stayed at the United Maori Mission where Charlie Bennett was the minister. Charlie impressed Muri with his sincerity and genuineness. He attended a YMCA meeting and was asked, ‘Why don’t you receive Christ?’ He replied, ‘All right , I’ll give it ago’. Slowly a change in heart and mind happened. He read biographies of famous preachers and evangelists. In January 1954 Jim Duffecy, an Open Air Campaigner (OAP), landed in Auckland. Muri inspired by Jim gained confidence to take his own aggressive and unorthodox style to his own people. An OAP branch was opened in New Zealand - Muri was one of its first evangelists. He went to the USA but his heart was giving him problems. On returning home he went to hospital - given a 50/50 chance of surviving an operation. No operation until 17 years later! Those 17 years were fruitful ones for evangelism. In 1963 he married Ena. She was a loyal support and strength until the end. In 1970 he went to the Solomon Islands - the Charisma of Revival. There there was a new breath of the Spirit. ( See notes) In 1972 there were the Jesus matches (See short note). Muri was a prophet of God,singularly devoid of airs and graces, and worldly ambition. He took the Gospel of Christ to the Maoris -his brothers and sisters. Sources used Ambassadors for Christ editor J. D. Woodbridge - contributor David Stewart World Press - Donald Daily Victoria University of Wellington Library

Jordan began singing in his church choir and continued through his college education Gained national recognition in 2015 when he won Season 9 of the singing competition The Voice.He was the first artist of the season to reach No1 in sales of pop songs in the ITune Store and set new sales marks on Billboard charts. In 2022 sang * Sparrow* . representing Kentucky on the American Song Contest- came third.

Nancy is an American actress, speaker and author. She is known for her many roles on television.She came to prominence in the 1980s as Michelle Thomas, las partner, on 5 seasons of Matlock. She is the author of many Christian books such as** Beauty by the Book, The Wonder of his Love, Seeing yourself as God Sees You****. She married Larry Myres who is a pastor Source Wikipedia

Chris is well known for a viral video Angles in Heaven which he performed with activist and percussionist Abby the Spoon Lady. Reached 200 million views on Facebook and 10 million on YouTube. During grade and high school Chris played with various bluegrass, metal and rock and roll bands. To raise money for bills he started to street perform. Chris started to street perform on a regular basis in 2012. He started to play music with Abby the Spoon Lady in the spring of 2013… In 2015 filmmaker Erin Durham released the documentary film* Buskin’ Blues* which centered around Asheville, North Carolina area and featured Chris and Abbey. He released his first solo album I’ll Keep My Light Liton 8th July 2016 With Abby he released Working on Wall Street in 2017. Film maker Justin Johnson created a short film *Abby the Spoon Lady which chronicles a day in the life of a musician and featured Chris Source Wikipedia

GB have 8 divers for the 2024 Olympics in Paris Official sheet Phrase and Vocabulary sheet Poetry Aid Types of dives - information Tom and Matty winning gold in Tokyo in 2020 8 profiles - 1 on each competitor from Wikipedia Word search Swimming and Diving (answer sheet provided)

Lorraine has published over 80 titles since 1982. There is a series of popular historical fiction revolving around Norwegian immigration inspired by her own heritage. She was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame, a signature event at Norsk Hostfest in 2012. Her books have sold more then 5 million copies. Source Wikipedia

I have put together some information about Badminton Paralympics. There is a poster, phrase and vocabulary sheet, a poetry aid and two word searches. There is information about the three competitors - Rachel Choong, Daniel Bethell and John Shepherd