Year 4 had a wonderful time visiting Lambeth Palace to experience the Travelling Crib and discover more about the story of the first Christmas.
During our visit, the children explored a number of different stations, each helping them to think about how we can prepare for the season of Advent.
We met the donkeys who told us about carrying Mary and Joseph on their journey to Bethlehem. We also encountered one of the Wise Men, who shared the significance of his gift of gold. The children then met Elizabeth, Mary’s cousin, who told us about the angel’s visit and the wonderful news she and her husband Zechariah received.
A particularly special moment was meeting Mary herself, who shared her story of how she came to be the mother of Jesus. We also enjoyed seeing some sheep, reminding us of the shepherds who played such an important part in the Christmas story.
Throughout the visit, the children were wonderfully engaged, thoroughly enjoyed themselves and asked some fantastic questions along the way!
It was a lovely opportunity to bring the Christmas story to life and reflect on the true meaning of Advent as we begin our preparations for Christmas.