It will be a rare Church of England parish that does not have at least one school within its boundaries – and most parishes will have several. Many churches take a lively and supportive interest in the work of the schools in their area, especially those designated as church schools.
If you do have a church school in your parish, why not offer to join with the school in planning a celebration of the bicentenary of the National Society, the founding body of most Church schools in England and Wales? For ideas on anniversary projects that you might like to work on in collaboration with your school, click here.
2011 is an opportunity to ask yourself: how does the history of our church fit with history of the school? Have you got resources available at church that might help today’s students unlock their school’s history? Click here for suggested resources to help researching the school’s history, which might be of interest.
You might also wish to use the bicentenary to consider a longer-term strategy for the way your church can support your local school. Click here to be redirected to a section of the National Society website that includes a wealth of information on practical ways you could develop closer relations with your school.
You may also wish to seek advice and inspiration from your diocesan office – click here to find out the best person to start with at your local Board of Education.
Ideas for church congregations
It will be a rare Church of England parish that does not have at least one school within its boundaries – and most parishes will have several. Many churches take a lively and supportive interest in the work of the schools in their area, especially those designated as church schools.
If you do have a church school in your parish, why not offer to join with the school in planning a celebration of the bicentenary of the National Society, the founding body of most Church schools in England and Wales? For ideas on anniversary projects that you might like to work on in collaboration with your school, click here.
2011 is an opportunity to ask yourself: how does the history of our church fit with history of the school? Have you got resources available at church that might help today’s students unlock their school’s history? Click here for suggested resources to help researching the school’s history, which might be of interest.
You might also wish to use the bicentenary to consider a longer-term strategy for the way your church can support your local school. Click here to be redirected to a section of the National Society website that includes a wealth of information on practical ways you could develop closer relations with your school.
You may also wish to seek advice and inspiration from your diocesan office – click here to find out the best person to start with at your local Board of Education.