Religious Education (RE): Blog items
Year 1- Create their own Sukkah's
Date: 23rd Mar 2026 @ 8:02am
This week, Year 1 have been learning all about the Jewish festival of Sukkot, and to help deepen their understanding, the children have been busy designing and creating their very own Sukkahs. A Sukkah is a special temporary shelter used during Sukkot to remember the time the Jewish people spent in the desert.
Before building, we talked about the important features a Sukkah must have. The children remembered that it needs three sides, a roof made from natural materials such as leaves or twigs found on the ground, and that it is built to show thanks to God for providing food, water, and protection during the journey through the desert.
Using a range of materials, the children carefully crafted their structures, paying close attention to the shape and the natural roof. It was wonderful to see their creativity, teamwork, and growing understanding of why Sukkot is such a meaningful celebration.
Year 1 loved bringing this festival to life through hands-on learning—and their Sukkahs were absolutely fantastic!
Date: 18th Mar 2026 @ 7:55am
This week, we learnt about the history of the festival of Sukkot and how this is celebrated by Jewish families today by talking to our visitor Rachel! She gave us an introduction to Judaism where we impressed her with what we have learnt so far and learnt that Sukkot is a time for Jewish people to remember to be grateful to God for keeping his promise and providing them with all that they need. Rachel brought lots of things to show us and we spent lots of time asking and answering questions to support our understanding.
Year 4 - Learning About Sacrificial Love (Agapé)
Date: 11th Mar 2026 @ 4:56pm
This week in RE, Year 4 have been exploring the idea of sacrificial love, known in Christian teaching by the Greek word agapé. Agapé means selfless, unconditional love – choosing to care for others without expecting anything in return. We discussed how many Christians try to live this out in everyday life: by helping people in need, forgiving others, standing up for what is right, and showing kindness even when it is difficult.
To understand this more deeply, the children learned about Oscar Romero, a well‑known Christian figure who became Archbishop of San Salvador. Motivated by his faith and by Jesus’ example of sacrificial love, Romero spoke out against injustice and defended poor communities, even though it put his own life at risk. His courage and compassion helped the children see what agapé can look like in real‑life action.
The class then had the opportunity to respond with their own thoughts and ideas, and then they designed their own Romero crosses, explaining how the colours and symbols represented his message of love and hope.
We are incredibly proud of the thoughtful discussions Year 4 have had and the empathy they’ve shown throughout this unit.
Date: 10th Mar 2026 @ 2:44pm
We began by talking together about the world at the time of Noah. The children learned that the Earth had become a place where people were not making good choices, and God wanted to make a fresh start. However, Noah stood out.
We discussed how:
- Noah was kind and good
- He listened carefully to God
- He always tried to do the right thing
Because of these qualities, God trusted Noah to build the Ark and keep his family—and the animals—safe during the great flood. The children had some brilliant ideas about why being trustworthy and doing the right thing mattered so much.
After exploring the story, we completed a fun activity where the children filled in the missing words in a short retelling of the events. This helped them practise:
- understanding key vocabulary
- recalling important details
- thinking carefully about what happened and why
The children enjoyed showing how much they had remembered, and it sparked lots of great discussions.
Year 4 - Temptation and sacrifice
Date: 3rd Mar 2026 @ 8:17am
This week in Year 4, pupils have been learning about the story of Jesus in the wilderness and what it teaches Christians about beliefs, values, and making good choices. After watching a short video clip retelling the story, the children discussed what they thought was happening and explored the different ways Jesus was tempted during his 40 days in the desert.
Through class discussion and creative activities, pupils identified the important choices Jesus made to show his devotion to God. They learned that Christians believe this story shows Jesus as strong, faithful, and committed to doing what is right—even when it is difficult. The children also explored the difference between temptation and sacrifice, thinking carefully about why sacrifice is considered an important Christian value.
Date: 26th Feb 2026 @ 1:46pm
In RE, year 1 have begun learning about the new religion, Judaism. We then began to discuss the question ‘What is a promise?’ We listened to the dictionary definition and then began to explore why people make promises. We took part in a circle time to discuss the importance of promises and gave examples of promises we have made in our class. We discussed why it is important to be trustworthy and what makes someone trustworthy. We made a class promise together and thought of our own individual promises to focus on ourselves.
Date: 10th Feb 2026 @ 9:10am
KS2 Learns About Hinduism in a Special Assembly
This week, KS2 enjoyed a wonderful assembly led by a British Hindu visitor who came in to share her experiences and teach us all about Hinduism. She explained that Hinduism is one of the world’s oldest religions and that many Hindus believe in one supreme spirit, Brahman, understood through different deities such as Vishnu, Shiva, and Lakshmi.
We learned about puja, a type of worship that can take place at home or in a temple, and how many Hindu families keep a small shrine where they offer flowers, food, or light a lamp. She also told us about colourful festivals like Holi, which celebrates spring and new beginnings, and Diwali, the festival of lights.
The assembly was engaging, informative, and a brilliant way for KS2 to deepen their understanding of Hindu beliefs and traditions.
Year 3 visit from Reverend Peter
Date: 7th Feb 2026 @ 7:56am
Year 3 Welcome Reverend Peter for an Inspiring Lesson on Discipleship
This week, Year 3 were delighted to welcome Reverend Peter into school for a special lesson all about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus. His visit offered the children a unique opportunity to explore faith, influence, and personal values in a meaningful and engaging way.
Reverend Peter began by sharing his own personal journey, explaining how he became a follower of Jesus and what being a disciple means in his everyday life. The children listened with great interest as he talked about the people, experiences, and moments that shaped his path.
To deepen their understanding, Reverend Peter read from the Bible—Matthew 4:19, the well‑known verse where Jesus says, “Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Together, they explored what this phrase means and how it teaches Christians to inspire, guide, and encourage others through kindness, compassion, and example.
Following the reading, the children reflected on the important people in their own lives—those who influence them, inspire them, and whom they choose to follow. They wrote down these names and discussed the reasons behind their choices. This simple activity led to some deep, thoughtful conversations and many insightful questions from the children.
A huge thank you to Reverend Peter for his time, openness, and thoughtful teaching. We look forward to welcoming him back for another visit soon.
Date: 3rd Feb 2026 @ 9:09pm
In RE, our focus has been Hindu Dharma. Our key question for the year is ‘Does it matter how we treat the world? During our learning we have
answered the question ‘How might people express their devotion?’
Year 1 Looking after the Environment
Date: 29th Jan 2026 @ 7:36am
This half term, our focus is Islam. We have learnt that Muslims believe in taking care of the environment. Throughout the half term, we have explored who is responsible for taking care of the environment and ways in which we can help take care of the environment. Today, we drew ideas to show how we take care of the world around us. This follows on from Mr Galloway visiting us to talk about his role as a 'caretaker' and the jobs he has to do to take care of our School.
Date: 21st Jan 2026 @ 2:40pm
As part of our Hindu topic in RE, this week we have been focusing our learning on Holi. Holi is a Hindu festival that celebrates spring, love and new life.
Holi (also known as the 'festival of colours') is a colourful, fun festival where there is singing, dancing and throwing of powder paint and coloured water. In this festival Hindu's celebrate their god Krishna and the legend of Holika and Prahlad.
Date: 8th Jan 2026 @ 10:33am
This week, Year 5 began their journey into Hinduism! The children learned that Brahman is the supreme spirit and explored how Hindu stories are used to guide people in their daily lives. They were able to explain that Vishnu is one of the principal Hindu deities and clearly identify Krishna as an avatar of Vishnu. Through discussion and reflection, pupils shared thoughtful ideas about beliefs, values and personal meaning, showing a growing understanding of how religion helps people make sense of the world around them. A brilliant session full of learning, discussion and curiosity!
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 2:39pm
This week, Year 6 explored the guidance we need as we grow 🌱. We talked about who helps us when we’re young and how our sources of support change over time 👨👩👧👦. The class shared thoughtful ideas about finding guidance from family, friends, teachers, and their own experiences 💬. It was a great discussion about becoming more independent while still knowing where to turn for help ⭐.
Date: 6th Jan 2026 @ 7:16am
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. Today’s 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. After this, we looked at a number of images and decided which are examples of looking after the environment and which are not. We sorted them together, verbally discussing and justifying each example.
Year 3 - Christmas Nativity Art
Date: 18th Dec 2025 @ 9:21am
Year 3 have been busy creating beautiful stained glass nativity scenes as part of their Christmas art. The children explored the nativity story and looked at examples of stained glass windows, noticing the bold outlines and bright colours used.
Using black card and foil, the children designed and created their own nativity scenes, carefully choosing shapes and colours to represent the Christmas story. The foil created a striking stained glass effect, especially when light shone through the finished artwork.
The completed pieces look fantastic on display and the children were very proud of their creative work. Well done, Year 3!
Date: 17th Dec 2025 @ 1:27pm
Today, we used our knowledge of Christianity to produce a picture of the key characters in the nativity. We used silhouettes on a colourful background to make the characters stand out and create a stained glass effect. We then used silhouettes of Mary, baby Jesus, Joseph and the star shining brightly above the manger.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 2:29pm
🎄 The Christmas carol service was a truly joyful occasion, filled with festive music 🎶 and a warm sense of community.
⭐ Year 6 took the lead with confidence, guiding the younger pupils through the readings 📖 and setting a wonderful example.
✨ Their clear voices and expressive delivery brought the Christmas story to life, making the service both meaningful and memorable.
🎶 The combination of traditional carols, thoughtful readings, and the children’s enthusiasm created a magical atmosphere that everyone enjoyed.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 12:08pm
This week the children in nativity have performed our annual 'Wriggly Nativity'. The children performed brilliantly singing the songs beautifully, participating in the dances as well as remembering where to stand on stage. They looked fantastic in their costumes and we are so proud of every single child.
Date: 16th Dec 2025 @ 7:33am
Today, we used our knowledge of Christianity to produce a picture of the key characters in the nativity. We used pastels on a dark background to make the characters stand out. Some of us drew Mary, baby Jesus, Joseph and the star shining brightly above the manger.
Reception rehearse the Nativity
Date: 12th Dec 2025 @ 9:59am
As part of our learning about why Christians Christmas we have been preparing our annual Nativity performance. The children have been busy learning the songs and actions as well as practising when they need to move and stand on stage. We are very proud of how the children have listened carefully and shown patience and hardwork during rehearsals. They can't wait to put their costumes on and perform the the rest of the school and their families next week.
Reception learn about the Christmas Story
Date: 5th Dec 2025 @ 10:32am
This week we have been learning about why Christians celebrate Christmas. We have been nusing our oracy sessions to explore a range on new vacabularly and have been building sentences using widgets to explain dwhat happened in different parts of the story. The children have then been using our storytellingtable to retell the story in their own words.
Date: 5th Dec 2025 @ 7:30am
Date: 1st Dec 2025 @ 6:41pm
This week Reverend Peter from St Marks Church visited us to talk about the important message in the Christmas story. We told him everything that we have learnt about Christianity so far. Reverend Peter 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 had some time to ask questions about the Nativity story and the Christian faith.
Year 2 Get Busy Making Christingles! ✨
Date: 28th Nov 2025 @ 10:12am
Year 1 Hazel Class Together Time
Date: 24th Nov 2025 @ 8:24am
Today, we welcomed our parents into the classroom to complete some learning together. We used our knowledge of the Christmas story from our learning in RE to create a piece of art representing the star shining over baby Jesus in his manger. We used a range of mediums including: collaging with tissue paper and pastels to create a colourful representitive piece of art. Thank you to all who joined us- we thoroughly enjoyed it!
