Religious Education (RE): Blog items
Date: 15th Dec 2023 @ 1:42pm
This week we were lucky enough to visit St Mark’s Church in Layton. We met Reverend Matthew and told him everything that we have learnt about Christianity so far. Reverend Matthew then read the nativity story to us and we all joined in with different parts. He taught us about the key messages in the story and the roles of different characters. We then learnt about the advent wreath and the symbolism of the different candles. Finally we looked around the church and asked and answered lots of questions about features of the church.
Date: 12th Dec 2023 @ 6:57pm
What a lovely community event we attended this evening - the Walking Nativity. The choir performed two songs and played a part in acting out the Christmas story with our friends from Christ the King ⭐🎶
Key Stage 2 Choir Perform at Abingdon Street Market
Date: 8th Dec 2023 @ 10:37am
Year 4 - Commitment and sacrifice
Date: 7th Dec 2023 @ 9:47pm
Today we practised our oracy skills when discussing how we sacrifice things to be committed to things we love. Just like Muslims are committed during Ramadan. We used an oracy grouping called 'Circle' where one person spoke and everyone had to listen to what they are committed to and what they sacrifice. Everyone outside the circle had to use their listening skills.
Date: 29th Nov 2023 @ 12:08pm
Reception have been talking about the Hindu and Sikh celebration of Divali 'The Festival of Light". We talked about why the celbration was iimportant to them and how they prepared to it and celebrated with their families. We looked at some tradition Skih clothing, maki diva lamps and painted rangoli patterns.
"They decroate their homes for Divali" Sahiti
"Diva lamps go in the windows" Sid
"The make rangoli patterns rto welconme people to their house" Esmai
"They have a special dinner with thei family" Elisha
"They watch fireworks at night" Kisha
Date: 28th Nov 2023 @ 9:01pm
During our RE sessions this half term, Year Two have been studying Christianity and what Christians mean when they say that Jesus is 'the light of the world'. We explored a Christingle and what each part represents before making our own Christingles. We then gathered together in the hall to light our Christingles and have a collective moment of reflection. We also sang the Christmas carols, 'Silent Night' and 'Do you hear what I hear?' whilst considering the meaning behing their lyrics.
Date: 20th Nov 2023 @ 1:44pm
In RE we are learning about Islam. Today, we researched more about Eid Al-Fitr. We found out lots of information about Eid from around the classroom and then we used all the information we gathered as a table to make a Google Slide. This gave us chance to practise our digital literacy skills too.
Date: 16th Nov 2023 @ 4:36pm
As part of our learning about Islam in RE, pupils in year 5 had an immersive experience using the Now Press Play equipment. In role as an alien sent to Earth, the children 'visited' a Mosque and saw people praying at the Kaaba in Mecca. During the experience pupils learned about the Qur'an and the 5 Pillars of Islam.
Date: 15th Nov 2023 @ 8:56pm
Our key quesiton this half term for Hunduism is 'Is there one journey in our life or many?' Our shared human experience lesson today focussed on the key milestones humans have throughout the lives. We discussed which ,ilestones we have already had and what we might go through as we get older. We also looked at the definitions of rights, responsibilites and relationships and how these change and adapt as grow older.
Year 3- What makes a role model?
Date: 2nd Nov 2023 @ 2:58pm
In R.E we have been looking what makes a good role model. We thought about who our role models are at school, home, clubs or in the wider world. After this, we discussed what qualities or characteristics role models demonstrate.
Date: 17th Oct 2023 @ 12:16pm
Our unit for RE this half term has been Christianity - The Church. Through our sessions we have looked at the concept of forgiveness and why we say sorry. We have also looked at the christian belief of purpose and what is meant be a 'good life'. We have discussec christian beliefs of life after death and that leading a good life will help them to get to heaven when they die.
Year 4 RE- What does love your neighbour really mean?
Date: 11th Oct 2023 @ 8:01pm
This half-term, we have been investigating the key question 'What does love your neighbour really mean?'
We have been discussing how important messages and guidance are passed on through stories and parables. We have also looked at the morals of these parables and how these teachings help to guide Christians in their daily lives.
In one of our lessons, we discussed how Christian charities show a selfless love of others and have researched the work that they do to help people in need.
We have also talked about how Christians show a love for their neighbour and how this message can pass onto future generations through messages and quotes from the Bible.
Date: 11th Oct 2023 @ 6:22pm
Over the past few weeks we have been learning about baptism. This week we had a visit from Reverend Thompson, who came into our classroom to tell us about his job and talk to us about baptism. We revisited our previous learning about baptism with Reverend Thompson and the important artifacts, such as the font, candle and water. He also told us the important part the Godparents and vicar play in a baptism ceremony. Reverend Thompson then showed us how he conducts a baptism and explained to us that new members of the congregation are also given a candle as a symbol of light. After our visit we then created baptism certificates, thinking carefully about what images, symbols and words we could include to show that a baby is now a member of the Christian family.
Year 5 R.E - Why Is It Sometimes Difficult To Do The Right Thing?
Date: 11th Oct 2023 @ 12:47pm
This half-term we have been investigating the key question Why Is It Sometimes Difficult To Do The Right Thing?
We have been discussing sources of guidance, beginning with the definition of the word guidance
First in a group, then as a class, we discussed the sources of guidance we have in our lives. We split them up into categories including; at home, at school and at a club.
In one lesson we looked at a source of guidance for Christians: The 10 Commandments
We talked about their meaning and how they were given to Moses from God. Our task, as a group, was to put them into what we thought was the order of importance…but there were only 9 squares! Each group then had to justify why they had left one out.
Date: 14th Sep 2023 @ 6:58pm
Today we began learning about Christianity by exploring families and belonging. We explored the fact that all families are unique and discussed who is in our family. We thought about different relationships and about how they might be similar and different to others. We learnt that Christians believe that God is like a father who guides them and helps them. We then created our own family portrait, sharing how our families look after each other.
Date: 20th Jul 2023 @ 4:02pm
As part of leavers celebrations, today we went to Stanley Park for a games morning and picnic together. It was another lovely opportunity to spend time together and have fun.
Date: 17th Jul 2023 @ 4:13pm
Today the children had lots of fun with the Messagebus, which was provided to the school by St. Mark's Church for the day. The children had a great time being with their friends and enjoying some quality time together. On the bus, the children took part in acitivities such as climbing wall, slide, games on the Xbox and PS4 as well as playing with jenga and connect 4.
Date: 12th Jul 2023 @ 7:46pm
Today we learnt all about the Jewish harvest festival, Sukkot. We then designed our own Sukkah, using various materials to create our model. We followed the criteria to ensure our Sukkah had three walls, a roof made from something natural and decorations of things from the harvest. We worked successfully as a small team to plan and problem solve with our group members.
Date: 20th Jun 2023 @ 7:13pm
Today we learnt how Noah put his trust in God and read the story 'Noahs Ark.' We discussed the importance of the rainbow as a sign of Gods promise and thought about why people might need reminders of the importance of promises. We learnt that a Jewish person might say that although people often forget their promises, God does not and so they believe that they can always trust in God. We then ordered the story of Noah in partners and recorded ourselves on Seesaw retelling the story in our own words. Finally we listened to the song ‘Arky Arky’ which also supported us to understand the key parts of the story.
Date: 16th May 2023 @ 4:37pm
Today, we had a very special visit from vicars from the local church Matt and Matthew. They came in and discussed how the church is a community for members of the congregation and shared that they pray and sing together when they attend. They also talked to us about the importance of praying and reading the bible and how this guides Christians lives. Lastly, they shared with us the clothes they wear and how they conduct communion by members of the congregation sharing wine (blackcurrant juice) and bread.
Boundary Coronation Celebrations
Date: 5th May 2023 @ 12:34pm
Boundary Coronation Celebrations
Our day began with a whole school assembly looking at what happens during a Coronation and where it will take place. During the day, all children will take part in a variety of 'Royal Games' including 4 Kingly Corners, Tin Can Alley and Croquet! Lessons will have a distinctly royal theme! Each child will be making and decorating their own crown to wear to their 'Royal Banquet' where they will toast the King before tucking into a meal fit for a monarch!
Take a look at our blogs for more pictures and to see more of the learning that has been taking place this week!
Year 1 How Should We Treat The Environment?
Date: 21st Apr 2023 @ 6:25pm
Today we began to discuss our key question in RE, ‘How might beliefs about creation affect the way people treat the world?’ We began by learning the name of the religion we will be learning about and that Muslims believe there is only one God – Allah. Todays lesson involved learning about how we should treat the environment, why it is important and whose responsibility it is. We did this through looking at images and real life nature examples. We went on a nature walk to collect lots of natural resources and we then used these natural resources to create transient nature pictures.
Date: 6th Apr 2023 @ 1:52pm
Why do Christians celebrate Easter?
This week Reception have been learning about the Easter story. On Monday, in a whole school assembly, they listened to Year 6 and Reverend Matt explaining the Easter story. After assembly, the children then made an Easter picture of a cross on a hill.
"Jesus died on the cross" Finley.
"He was crucified" Logan.
"He died and was put in a cave" Lana- Rose
"Jesus came back to life" Lennox
Date: 30th Mar 2023 @ 2:40pm
Today we had a visit from Matthew and Matthew, who are both part of various churches in and around the area. We had some great conversations about temptation and sacrifice. Matthew told us about the old testament and stories of Hebrews wanting to follow God way back in Ancient Egyptian times and God's followers writing to one of the first churches in Romans times asking about living sacrifice. The children asked some brilliant questions and we had a great afternoon.
Date: 29th Mar 2023 @ 11:56am
In RE our Question for the Year is 'Who should we follow?' and today we learned about who Sikhs follow, from Mrs. Kaur, a Sikh at our school. She told us about how Sikhs celebrate this festival of the new year called Vaisakhi and remember the Panj Pyare becoming Baptised into the Khalsa. We explained the 5 K's and how they were symbol and important to showing committment to faith. We talked about the special clothes that Sikhs wear for celebrations. We discussed the values that Sikhs live by and commitments that they show to other people and how everyone is equal. We recapped how the 11th Guru is the Guru Granth Sahib, which is a special book, that explains the teachings that Sikhs should live by.
