Religious Education Curriculum Aims:

Religion and beliefs inform our values and are reflected in what we say and how we behave. RE is an important subject in itself, developing an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the religions and beliefs which form part of contemporary society.

Religious education provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human. It can develop pupils’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity, of other principal religions, other religious traditions and Worldviews that offer answers to questions such as these.

RE also contributes to pupils’ personal development and well-being and to community cohesion by promoting mutual respect and tolerance in a diverse society. RE can also make important contributions to other parts of the school curriculum such as citizenship, personal, social, health and economic education (PSHE education), the humanities, education for sustainable development and others. It offers opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development, deepening the understanding of the significance of religion in the lives of others – individually, communally and cross-culturally.

Source: Religious education in English schools: Non‑statutory guidance 2010

We follow the Locally Agreed Syllabus for RE in Somerset (AMV - Awareness Mystery and Value), supplemented with resources from Understanding Christianity. 

Religious Education around the school

As part of our Harvest Festival celebrations we decorated the front entrance of school. Holly Class worked hard to create 'Sid the Scarecrow' with the help of Mrs Morris. 

We went to explore our local church, St Peter's this week. The children completed a scavenger hunt of all of the features of Christian churches, they were very confident in naming the features and talking about why they are special to Christians. 

Holly Class receiving their Bibles, from the Vicar and Churchwardens

Darrell Wakelam a local artist has worked with Holly Class this half term to create a fantastic piece of artwork based on the story of 'The Miraculous Catch'. This will be displayed in the front entrance of school. 

Holly Class created two different wreaths for Remembrance Day, one which was displayed at the front of school and the other which was on display at St Peter's church.

St Peter's church held a 'Star Festival' this December, each class created their own star to be displayed in church.

At the start of December we transformed the front entrance of school into a stable, with the whole nativity scene inside. 

Acorns and Holly Class took part in a 'Wriggly Nativity', with Oak Class narrating the story.