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alt="Photo: Keith Happell, Ely Weekly News Our special schools service to mark the 900 years of the Diocese of Ely was a great success on Sunday when over four hundred children, school staff, governors and friends joined together to the work of our schools. We were inspired by The Bishop of Huntingdon who challenged each of us to use our talents to the full and then commissioned everyone present to continue with their important work in education. Every school was proud to process its banner and bring a “Values Box” to exchange with another school. The idea was for each school to get to know another school through opening the box at their next act of collective worship and we have already heard from several schools who have told us how interesting this was and how it made their children much more aware of their diocesan church school family. Among the messages we have received afterwards, one parent wrote, “I just wanted to say how much we had enjoyed the garden party and service on Sunday. The atmosphere in the garden was lovely - lots of friendly chat, plenty for the children to do, and delicious food. I met up with a number of old friends and met some interesting people I didn't know. The service was a great celebration. The musical contribution the children made was wonderful, and the sight of Bishop David leading all the children off down the aisle was a sight to behold. My son was very proud to carry his school banner. It was great to have contributions from schools all over the diocese, and from such a mixture of settings. (Our son) went back to school yesterday very keen to tell his friends all about it.” Schools Bulletin 25th June 2009 Issue 44 The Schools Bulletin is published fortnightly in term. We are pleased to publish news and notices. Please send details and pictures (.jpeg) and we will try to include them. Send to: shirley.hall@ely.anglican.org Inside this issue: Director’s Jottings 1 From the Schools Team Admissions Policies King’s School, Peterborough KS2 Consultation Filling our empty chair... 2 From the Schools Team Around the World in 80 Faiths Cathedral Sing! Lord Dearing From our Schools Church School Gatecrashes National Final 3 The Back Page Hellos and Goodbyes In our Prayers this Month Vacancies Dates for the Diary SIAS Reports 4 Diocese of Ely Church Schools Bulletin 25th June 2009 Issue 44 # Tim Elbourne Director’s Jottings Celebrate! Primary school children came to Ely Cathedral a couple of weeks ago for two ‘Sing Up’ concerts, organised by the Cathedral’s outreach programme. Sing Up is a National Singing Programme to make sure that singing is at the heart of every primary school child’s life believing that “singing has power to change lives and help to build stronger communities.” You can find out more at http://www.singup.org The Ely 900 candle casts its light on the celebration! Friends and colleagues enjoy the Garden Party ">
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