RE AT DOWNSHALL KEY STAGE 1 AND 2
Subject Leader: Ms Ghulam
Introduction
In our school, Religious Education plays an important role in promoting the spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of our children. It is our intent for the Religious Education element of our school curriculum to educate, challenge and empower pupils, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to answer challenging questions, explore different religious beliefs, values and traditions and develop a deeper understanding of the main religious traditions, beliefs and practises that are followed in our multi-cultural society.
Subject Drivers
At Downshall, we strive to instil acceptance, open mindedness and an understanding that religion and humanism is how many people make meaning and values in their life. Children learn that different religions have more commonalities than differences. Teachers prioritise the key questions in the Redbridge RE syllabus above the rest of the curriculum.
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Christianity & Islam
This is taught alongside stand-alone lessons on festivals throughout the year.
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Christianity/Hinduism/ Judaism
This is taught alongside stand-alone lessons on festivals throughout the year.
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Christianity/Islam/Buddism/ Sikhism/Hinduism
This is taught alongside stand-alone lessons on festivals throughout the year.
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Quotes from Pupil Ambassadors
“I enjoyed learning about the Hindu Creation Story, I haven’t heard this before. I know that some Hindus do puja every day.” – Zayd, Year 3
“R.E.’s fun because you learn interesting and new things that religions do. It teaches me about the world!” Momin, Year 4
I love listening to the different stories that religions have – some of the themes are the same such as charity and kindness.” – Umar, Year 5
“I enjoy learning about the similarities and differences between different religions.” Ihsan, Year 6
Subject Displays
