My son had to hand his first piece of Religious Education homework in at his new school. He was asked to bring in a “symbol” that was important to him. I didn’t really want to influence his choice but was a little surprised when he printed this off – especially given that it is Builder Bloke’s team and not the one he was originally supporting last season:-
I figured that maybe they could then all have a discussion about how football is considered to a sort of religion in this country by many……
However, he came back a little dejected today because he said everybody else either had a picture of their family or a cross.
Oops.
kelloggsville
September 28, 2010It’s ok my daughter took a photo of her recorder in as it was her first musical instrument. She also came home saying a photo of family or a cross would have been a better idea. At least your son was touching some form of religion!!!
Family Affairs
September 29, 2010That’s quite sweet Lx
London City Mum
September 29, 2010I would have given your son an A*.
Football IS a religion in this country.
He was spot on. Shame on the teacher!
LCM x
Family Affairs
September 29, 2010To be fair, I don’t think the teacher has seen it yet, he’s just checked out all the other’s before they handed them in Lx
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September 29, 2010If they (the children) were asked to bring in a ‘symbol’, one could argue that most of the others got it wrong; people, as in a family photograph, is/are not by definition a ‘symbol’! I’d give him full marks for ‘getting it right’.
Having watched an extraordinary documentary last night on Scientology, produced by the BBC,the word ‘religion’ certainly needs re-classification.
Family Affairs
September 29, 2010Thanks then M I’ll let him know…..did you like that picture of me and Nicky together???? He’s very small Lx
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September 29, 2010I was trying not to comment on that – in case he read it!….mmm he is a funny old chap, never know quite what he looks like or what to make of him…bumped into him at Conran once….very curious….It’s a good picture of you though – looking v glam in a rock chick way….x
Family Affairs
September 29, 2010Thank you !! I am loving my leather jacket that is too small and FAR too young for me…..but WHO CARES. LX
Sarah, Maison Cupcake
October 1, 2010That’s really funny! My 3 year old would probably choose either the Cbeebies or Apple logos! I suspect that pictures of myself and husband would be way down the list. Lovely to meet you last week at Miele by the way, I have made the connection which blog you are now, I remember these elephants!