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GenR8 Connect and Reflect Videos

For this term we have been producing two different types of videos for schools. GenR8 Connect, a 15-minute assembly video and GenR8 Reflect 4-minute Inspire prayer space reflective videos.

These are going out weekly and can be found on the following pages:

GenR8 Connect – https://genr8.org/videos

GenR8 Reflect – https://genr8.org/prayer-spaces

 “Thank you so much for the assembly video that I used this week with my new class. They were obviously very familiar with the team and loved seeing you and following the warm-up moves in particular. It was hugely helpful to have an assembly ready to use this week! Thank you so much for the love and care you clearly put into these.” – Class teacher

Xcellr8 2021 Online?

At the time of writing it looks very much like XcellR8 2021 will be held online. The core team are beginning to plan what a weekend online might look like and how we can work the logistics of it all. Ahead we have a tough challenge and a big learning curve! The good news is we have a theme,  ‘Navig8’ with a focus on the journey of life and how Jesus can help us navigate our lives.

Supporting schools with Inspire Prayer Spaces

7 activities for prayer and reflection have been sent out to local primary schools on relevant issues children have and are facing at this time.  The activities are based on those carried out in an Inspire Prayer Spaces day but have been adapted by our friends at Prayer Spaces in Schools (GenR8 is a part of their regional network). These activities can be used in school or as part of home learning packs to support the children whilst learning at home.

The resources and themes can be used to cover a variety of curriculum areas – RE, SMSC, mental health and well-being (for school staff as well as children!).

They can be found here:

https://genr8.org/prayer-spaces

We were also able to support a school with prayer/reflective space ideas following the recent loss of a staff member.