Camino 2026-2027 School Project

Every year our education team creates a project for C of E schools in Portsmouth and Winchester diocese to engage with, on a specific theme. This theme is then reflected in the annual Leavers' Services that take place in both cathedrals in July each year, when we say farewell to those who are leaving C of E primary schools.

In previous years, these themes have included a focus on Jesus as the Good Shepherd, which involved pupils decorating life-size fibreglass sheep; on our heroes, which involved pupils creating special chairs for their heroes to sit on; and on the African concept of 'Ubuntu' which binds communities together; and more recently, Gamechangers, exploring how we can make a difference to the world and TriWonder, caring of our local environments and Bags of Hope, helping us to reflect and respond to the lives and experiences of migrants refugees and other displaced persons.

For 2026-27, the theme is 'Camino'. This is a great word because as well as the literal meaning of physical paths, ways, roads, it also embraces a figurative or metaphorical meaning - representing a journey or process, or method, for example about life choices. Camino is deeply associated with spiritual journeys, often physical but also a spiritual and introspective experience. Such journeys can lead to personal transformation, reflection, and connection with God. Indeed, Camino can be a metaphor for life’s journey itself. The ideas and resources in this booklet are varied and inspiring so please do read, explore and engage with our project.

Camino Project Booklet - 2026-2027

Camino Resources Pack

Bags of Hope 2025-2026 School Project

Bags of Hope Booklet

Bags of Hope Celebration Booklet

Art Installation Guide