Pupils at Brighstone Primary School have been taking part in their annual Harvest Festival Celebrations.
In a field close to the village's St Mary’s Church, performances were watched by family and friends for the first time since the COVID pandemic.
Led by Reverend Jackie Maw, the special outdoor service celebrated the harvest through dance, song and readings performed by all of the school’s classes from Reception through to Year 6.
Performances included a Harvest Hoedown dance, presentation about corn dollies, a signed retelling of The Enormous Turnip, a harvest song to the tune of George Ezra’s ‘Shotgun’ and another called ‘What the harvest brings’.
The service also included harvest hymns and songs accompanied by Reverend Jackie on her guitar and a reading by Andy Dorning from South Wight Area Youth (SWAY).
The children also presented items they had collected for the local foodbank, which linked to their current Collective Worship theme of thankfulness and being grateful for what we have and sharing with others.
Reverend Jackie Maw said:
“Harvest celebrations are always a delight and I was particularly glad to be able to celebrate harvest with the children on a local farm on a beautiful sunny day. The children sang harvest songs and led prayers of thankfulness and concern for people in need.
“It's so important to help our children make the connections between the food we eat and the land we farm, so I am particularly grateful to John and Lyn Wannop for giving us the use of their land for this year's harvest celebration.”
Headteacher Rebecca Lennon said:
“It was so wonderful to be able to celebrate our Harvest Festival outdoors among nature in the beautiful countryside surrounding our village. The children’s performances were fantastic; they showed confidence and enthusiasm and perfectly represented the school’s values of love, courage and respect.
“It felt very special to be able to invite parents, grandparents and members of the local community to join together with the whole school; it is something we have missed very much. We are very grateful to the Wannop family for allowing us to use their land for our celebrations; we are very lucky to have such a close and supportive community in Brighstone.”
Appeal Following Fail-To-Stop Collision In Cowes
Transfer Of Powers Causing Isle Of Wight Councillor Concern
Red Funnel Raises More Than £21,000 To Fuel Isle Of Wight Foodbank Mission
Two Island Groups Honoured With King's Award For Voluntary Service
Council Leader Labels Isle Of Wight Housing 'Number One Priority'
'Vibrant And Caring' East Cowes School Receives Uplifting Ofsted Feedback
Northwood House Set For Significant Facility Upgrade
New Community Grant Scheme To Launch Next Week
Newport Set For New 'Low Cost' Housing For Six People Despite Opposition
Sandown Hotel Could Be Transformed Into Flats
Wipe Out: Former Cowes Public Toilet Site Set To Become Café
Low-Income Households On Isle Of Wight To Benefit From £1.1 Million Household Support Fund
Amazing Isle Of Wight: Listener Photo Gallery
Islanders Gather To Commemorate Fallen Heroes For Ryde Remembrance Sunday
Isle Of Wight Dog Controls Could Be Reinstated To Prevent Anti-Social Behaviour
Isle Of Wight Affordable Housing Scheme Set To Come Under Spotlight
Intensified Focus To Tackle Knife Crime On Isle Of Wight
Falcons Fly Again At Robin Hill
Woman Handed Criminal Behaviour Order Following Continuous Issues In Newport
Brading Residents Set For Tax Increase 'To Keep Everything Running'
