Christmas Challenge
for schools
Christmas Challenge
for schools
Christmas Challenge
for schools
I’d like to invite your school to get involved this Advent with the Silent Night Christmas Challenge!
The top three most creative school videos will also get a FREE online visit from me to their school assembly or class. So, thanks for raising your voice!"
SAT-7 wants to make some noise with a special international recording of the well-known carol, Silent Night. They are inviting schools and community groups to record and film their own version of the carol, which will then be edited into a multi-language production. Everything you need, including MP3 backing track and sheet music, has been provided to ensure that everyone plays in time and sings in the right key!
At a time of year when Christians in the Middle East can feel isolated, we hope that this special recording of Silent Night will help everyone feel more connected together across the world. Included in this pack are also resources for your schools to integrate into lessons or assemblies. I’d love you to get involved!
The top three most creative school videos will also get a FREE online visit from me to their school assembly or class. So, thanks for raising your voice!"
I’d like to invite your school to get involved this Advent with the Silent Night Christmas Challenge!
SAT-7 wants to make some noise with a special international recording of the well-known carol, Silent Night. They are inviting schools and community groups to record and film their own version of the carol, which will then be edited into a multi-language production. Everything you need, including MP3 backing track and sheet music, has been provided to ensure that everyone plays in time and sings in the right key!
At a time of year when Christians in the Middle East can feel isolated, we hope that this special recording of Silent Night will help everyone feel more connected together across the world. Included in this pack are also resources for your schools to integrate into lessons or assemblies. I’d love you to get involved!"
The top three most creative school videos will also get a FREE online visit from me to their school assembly or class. So, thanks for raising your voice!”
I’d like to invite your school to get involved this Advent with the Silent Night Christmas Challenge!
SAT-7 wants to make some noise with a special international recording of the well-known carol, Silent Night. They are inviting schools and community groups to record and film their own version of the carol, which will then be edited into a multi-language production. Everything you need, including MP3 backing track and sheet music, has been provided to ensure that everyone plays in time and sings in the right key!
At a time of year when Christians in the Middle East can feel isolated, we hope that this special recording of Silent Night will help everyone feel more connected together across the world. Included in this pack are also resources for your schools to integrate into lessons or assemblies. I’d love you to get involved!"
The top three most creative school videos will also get a FREE online visit from me to their school assembly or class. So, thanks for raising your voice!”
The deadline for sending us your recordings is 7th December 2022.
Four ways to get involved
Record and film your own version of the Silent Night Christmas carol.
Challenge your class with a special Silent Night poetry slam activity.
Learn key facts about four Middle Eastern countries and read stories from people living there.
Discover more about the worldwide Christian faith through Advent stories and reflections from people across the region.
Four ways to get involved
Record and film your own version of the Silent Night Christmas carol.
Challenge your class with a special Silent Night poetry slam activity.
Learn key facts about four Middle Eastern countries and read stories from people living there.
Discover more about the worldwide Christian faith through Advent stories and reflections from people across the region.
Four ways to get involved
Record and film your own version of the Silent Night Christmas carol.
Challenge your class with a special Silent Night poetry slam activity.
Learn key facts about four Middle Eastern countries and read stories from people living there.
Discover more about the worldwide Christian faith through Advent stories and reflections from people across the region.
Four ways to get involved
Record and film your own version of the Silent Night Christmas carol.
Challenge your class with a special Silent Night poetry slam activity.
Learn key facts about four Middle Eastern countries and read stories from people living there.
Discover more about the worldwide Christian faith through Advent stories and reflections from people across the region.
Music activity
"Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright."
Option 1:
Get the whole school into the hall and record and film one version of the carol, using the backing track along with school musicians.
Option 2:
Record a range of different classes or groups individually (all using the backing track to keep in time) and then edit the different videos together – rather like a very big Silent Night Zoom sing-along!
Choose a few students to read the voiceover script during the third verse instrumental (see lyrics and voiceover script). This also contains an optional message for parents to give Christmas donations. If you also want to take donations for SAT-7 at a school event, please let us know.
• RECORD the carol and show it at a school Christmas carol service.
• or PERFORM and record the carol live!
• SHARE with parents and on social media #silentnightchallenge (@SAT-7 UK)
• SHARE the file with us via WeTransfer. We’ll add it to our website with all the other schools and youth and community groups taking part!
Music activity
"Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright."
Option 1:
Get the whole school into the hall and record and film one version of the carol, using the backing track along with school musicians.
Option 2:
Record a range of different classes or groups individually (all using the backing track to keep in time) and then edit the different videos together – rather like a very big Silent Night Zoom sing-along!
Choose a few students to read the voiceover script during the third verse instrumental (see lyrics and voiceover script). This also contains an optional message for parents to give Christmas donations. If you also want to take donations for SAT-7 at a school event, please let us know.
• RECORD the carol and show it at a school Christmas carol service.
• or PERFORM and record the carol live!
• SHARE with parents and on social media #silentnightchallenge (@SAT-7 UK)
• SHARE the file with us via WeTransfer. We’ll add it to our website with all the other schools and youth and community groups taking part!
Music activity
"Silent night, holy night! All is calm, all is bright."
Option 1:
Get the whole school into the hall and record and film one version of the carol, using the backing track along with school musicians.
Option 2:
Record a range of different classes or groups individually (all using the backing track to keep in time) and then edit the different videos together – rather like a very big Silent Night Zoom sing-along!
Choose a few students to read the voiceover script during the third verse instrumental (see lyrics and voiceover script). This also contains an optional message for parents to give Christmas donations. If you also want to take donations for SAT-7 at a school event, please let us know.
• RECORD the carol and show it at a school Christmas carol service.
• or PERFORM and record the carol live!
• SHARE with parents and on social media #silentnightchallenge (@SAT-7 UK)
• SHARE the file with us via WeTransfer. We’ll add it to our website with all the other schools and youth and community groups taking part!
English activity
Silent Night Poetry Challenge
• The famous Silent Night Christmas carol only has three verses. Invite your class to try and write their own modern version to the same tune.
• Children's author Martin Thomas has written a poem on SAT-7's Silent Night theme. Invite the class to perform it to each other and unpack its meaning.
Geography activity
A Middle Eastern Advent
• Four country fact files from Iran, Egypt, Algeria and Türkiye.
• Read inspiring stories from viewers.
• Discover how SAT-7's programmes are impacting these four countries.
• Use the study questions to make sure you've really grasped the facts.
Religious studies activity
Advent stories & reflections from people across the Middle East
Jesus' life was certainly not silent. He raised His voice to speak into the lives of others. He spoke to those who were oppressed, hurting and lost. Our Advent prayer guide focuses on the voices of Christians in the Middle East and North Africa, especially Iran, Egypt, Algeria and Türkiye.
Who is SAT-7?
• SAT-7 is a Christian satellite and digital media charity, broadcasting 24/7 in Arabic, Persian and Turkish, and is watched by millions of people in 25 countries across the Middle East and North Africa!
• For over 25 years we have taken a stand against the negativity and despair that so often surrounds the region - choosing a different path by telling a different story.
• Our teams are on the ground, creating powerful, faith-filled television and digital media programmes that bring life changing moments of joy.
Questions?
Contact us if you have any questions. You can email us at respond@sat7uk.org or call us on 01249 765 865