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Peter's story - Part 1: And then the cock crowed

Peter, a disciple, recounts Jesus' arrest...and his shame at denying their friendship.

Peter's story - Part 2: Feed my sheep

Peter recounts how the risen Jesus appears to him and his brother at the Sea of Galilee.

Mary's Diary - a story for Easter

Mary - a friend of Jesus - writes in her diary about his death, burial and resurrection.

At the foot of the cross

KS2. A Roman soldier recounts his part in Jesus' death on the cross.

Chinese New Year - the swimming race

A traditional story for Chinese New Year explaining the use of animals in the calendar

The Dragon and the Phoenix

A traditional story for Chinese New Year about a dragon, a phoenix...and a magic pearl.

Adeep and Rory's Diwali and Bonfire Night

KS1. Two friends argue over which of their favourite celebrations is the best.

Talya's Chanukah

KS1. Talya enjoys a very special Chanukah (Hanukkah)

The magic egg

KS1. Joe makes a rather unusual papier-maché Easter egg for school...

Holi: The story of Holika and Prahlad

KS2. The Hindu story of Holika and Prahlad - linking to the festival of Holi.

The Harvest Festival

KS2. Sally is getting ready for the Harvest Festival but hasn't bought a donation...