It’s that time of year again when we see how many delicious sugary pancakes we can eat in one go. It’s a day for flipping batter in the pan whilst friends and family sit around the table impatiently waiting for the next round on their plates. But it is also a day to celebrate a religious tradition that can sometimes be forgotten amongst the syrup, lemon and sweetened treats. Pancake Day, originally known as Shrove Tuesday, is a Christian tradition and the day before the beginning of Lent. The following weeks until Easter, according to Christianity, are a time to experience and understand the suffering Jesus must have felt when he wandered in the desert for forty days and forty nights. In the past, as with many Christian traditions, Lent was taken very seriously and many people fasted all day, only treating themselves to a plain meal each evening until Easter was upon them. In modern day society, most people live life as normal but give something in particular up for Lent in attempt to live a healthier life. Chocolate, cigarettes and alcohol are all common sacrifices amongst the public these days, until the countless Easter Eggs arrive in six weeks’ time of course.
TrueTube has an assembly script for Pancake Day, focusing on the key religious features, history and intentions underpinning this scrummy day. There are two activities to choose from in the assembly script, each of which consists of flipping pancakes which is bound to cause a lot of laughter amongst the audience. The accompanying films explore self discipline, achievement and what we're all willing to give up. So before you head home from a day at work to flip your own pancakes, spark the imagination of your students with these resources. The film below explores the definition of sacrifice and the challenges the term underpins.
TrueTube has an assembly script for Pancake Day, focusing on the key religious features, history and intentions underpinning this scrummy day. There are two activities to choose from in the assembly script, each of which consists of flipping pancakes which is bound to cause a lot of laughter amongst the audience. The accompanying films explore self discipline, achievement and what we're all willing to give up. So before you head home from a day at work to flip your own pancakes, spark the imagination of your students with these resources. The film below explores the definition of sacrifice and the challenges the term underpins.
As far as an update on school visits go - My presentation at the 'Continuing Professional Development' day at Bishop Justus went really well! I felt very welcomed by all staff, especially Ms Hamill who is an R.E teacher at the school. Many teachers kindly said that the TrueTube presentation was their favourite part of the whole day. Next stop: University of Gloucestershire.