SUPA

SUPA (Scripture Union Primary Age) is open to Primary 4 - 7 pupils. The club meets on a Tuesday after school in the Assembly Hall.

The main purpose of the SUPA Club is to learn more about the Bible and of God's love for us and also how to live the Christian life, whilst having fun and making new friends.

There is a varied and exciting programme of events including: action songs, games, treasure hunts, quizzes, craft activities plus the opportunity to lead special Friday school assemblies.

Last term the SUPA Club teamed up with 'Ambassadors for Sport'. This was the ideal opportunity for the 'ambassadors' to teach new football skills whilst at the same time affording them the opportunity to witness about how they follow Jesus in their every day lives.

The SUPA Club also benefited from an after school event held in Lurgan Junior High School, entitled 'Shine'. This event was open to all local Primary Schools' Scripture Unions to come together for drama and worship.

During the year the SUPA Club like to support fund raising activities. Last year they filled pencil cases with stationery for the 'Fields of Life' charity, Hidden Treasures Primary School in Uganda.

Following a visit from a local missionary, the children collected toys and stickers to give to children in Nepal who were receiving speech and language therapy.

Previous projects have involved Tearfund through the collection of 20 pence coins in a 'Smartie' tube to fund an agricultural project in the Andes.

At the end of the summer term all Primary 7 pupils attend a special afternoon event held in our Assembly Hall when SU members from Banbridge Academy and Lurgan Junior High School visit to talk about the transition to secondary education. Our students receive the SU publication 'It's Your Move' outlining some suggestions and ideas for making the transition to secondary school a positive one! The children find this really beneficial as it provides them with a point of contact in their new school for September.

Finally, read on to find out what the SUPA Club members think and say about our club!

'I think it's really good fun. I like the game where one person is blindfolded and someone has to lead them around an obstacle course.' ... (Catilin, Primary 6)

'It teaches me stories about God.' ... (Ruth, Primary 6)

'I like the way everyone works together and I enjoyed reading on stage at the 'Shine' event.' ... (Chloe, Primary 7)

'I just enjoy it all very much, particularly the craft activities.' ... (Joel, Primary 6)

'It's a fun and exciting way to learn about God. I enjoyed the football.' ... (Luke, Primary 5)

'I like when all the pictures are around the assembly hall walls and you have to go and find them.' ... (James, Primary 6)

'SU is brilliant!' ... (Louise, Primary 5)

'I like the teachers and I like playing games.' (Zara, Primary 5)