Year 3: St Dominic the Adventurer – Badge of Prayer

Year 3 students have been working through the St Dominic the Adventurer – Badge of Prayer unit, exploring how prayer can help us feel close to God, especially when we find stillness in nature.

During this session, students reflected on their own outdoor place – a special spot where they feel calm, connected and able to listen with their hearts. We discussed how St Dominic often prayed outdoors, finding God in the beauty of creation.

Students then expressed their ideas creatively by writing a poem titled ‘My Outdoor Place’ and producing a drawing inspired by their poem. This activity encouraged them to recognise the sacredness of nature, appreciate God’s presence in peaceful spaces and express gratitude for the world around them.

The Year 3 team were delighted by the thoughtful words and beautiful illustrations our students shared. Their work shows a deepening understanding of prayer, reflection and the wonder of creation.

Here are some of their poems:

The beach is like a home to me
it smells like fresh air and I hear the sea and waves
and also, it is a calm and wonderful place
it’s very relaxing
it is like I live there and whenever I am sad it makes me happy
That’s why I love the beach

Mila

I find in my happy place, that it is fun for me to go to
I hear shouting and they score
I feel the blowing wind up my nose
I feel happy and excited in my favourite place
I love going with my cousins and family

George