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Stories, object handling and activities to support teaching St Cuthbert in KS1
Supports KS1 RE syllabus work on St Cuthbert
Full day: 2 classes. Half day: 1 class.
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St Cuthbert lived over 1,300 years ago, but he is still remembered as one of the most important northern saints.
Find out why Cuthbert left his job guarding sheep and became a monk.
Hear the story about the unusual ways he found space to pray.
Discover more about his life as a hermit and hear how an important visitor persuaded him to become a bishop.
Learn what happened after Cuthbert died and the amazing story of the journey of his body.
Understand the timeline of Cuthbert's life and death.
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Hear stories about St Cuthbert, handle artefacts linked to his life and engage in a host of activities.
You'll explore: Cuthbert's life as a monk; why it was important for him to have space to pray; his life as an example of faith; and the importance of Lindisfarne and Durham for Christian pilgrims.
There'll be the opportunity to try on a monk's habit and you might even make your own monk.
"When you told the stories about St Cuthbert I could see it all in my head". Y2 pupil, Co. Durham
"Thank you for a great afternoon. The children loved it!" Y2 teacher, Co. Durham