10
Jul
Year 5 Reflect on our School Vision
In R.E. this week, we explored our school vision and reflected on how we could sum it up in one meaningful verse to share with our school community....
Religious Education
13
Jun
Year 3 Consider the Meaning of Jesus Being the Light of the World
In R.E. we have been thinking about who Jesus is. This week we looked at what Jesus meant when he said “I am the light of the world.” We looked at a painting by the artist William Holman-Hunt. We discussed the reasons why the artist included...
13
Jun
Year 4 Learn about the Christian Eucharist Service
In RE this week, Year 4 revisited their learning on Christian Worship. They began by looking at different parts of worship, what typically happens during this service and matched images that related to each part of the service. We then put them in the order...
07
Jun
Year 6 Learn about the Importance of Bible Translations
This week in RE, we learned about the importance of translating the Bible so that the Christian message can reach people all around the world. We began by playing a game that helped us understand how easily meaning can be lost when a message is passed...
22
May
Year 3 Consider what Buddha Taught his Followers in R.E.
Year 3 have been learning about Buddhism is RE. This week we discussed the question 'What did the Buddha teach his followers about life?' We looked at different images and words related to Buddhism and thought about what each of them mean and how they link...
04
May
Year 6 Explore the Christian festival of Pentecost in R.E.
In RE this week, we explored the Christian festival of Pentecost, which celebrates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ apostles. We analysed a range of artwork depicting the story of the great commission before creating our own church banner, inspired by the festival....
01
May
Year 4 R.E.: How Hindus Celebrate the Birth of a Baby
In RE this week, Year 4 were comparing how being born into a Hindu family was similar and different to being born in a Christian family. We learned about how Hindus welcome new babies into the world and compared this to Christian baptisms. We compared...
26
Apr
Year 6 Consider their Big Question: ‘How does the Christian Festival of Easter offer hope?’
In R.E. this week, we have been using our understanding of the Easter Story to answer our big question ‘How does the Christian Festival of Easter offer hope?’ We analysed a range of statements - linked to some of the bible verses we have been...
26
Apr
Year 2 Learn about the 5 Pillars of Islam
In RE, the children began learning about the first two of the Five Pillars of Islam: Shahadah and Salah. They explored the importance of wudu (washing before prayer) to Muslims, and why Muslims pray, with a demonstration from Ms. Fatima. The children respectfully tried the...
21
Mar
Year 6 Religious Education: The Stations of the Cross
This week in R.E., we have been learning about the stations of the cross which commemorate Jesus’ final day on earth. We worked together to analyse each station, thinking carefully about themes of friendship, suffering and empathy, giving us an opportunity to self-reflect on our...