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Why Study RS?
RS is not just about learning facts and figures. Religion can be considered the most important influence on the lives of everyone in the world. Even if we think that we do not believe in any religion, and that it is nothing to do with us, nevertheless, it affects a great many aspects of our everyday lives, wherever we live.
Aims and Objectives
In the teaching of RS we aim: To enable pupils to explore and to come to an understanding of the nature of Religious beliefs and practices and their importance in the lives of believers; To give pupils the opportunity to develop, continue in, or come to their own beliefs and values for life;
Skills and Attitudes
We will approach the development of children’s awareness of religion in two ways: Through developing an understanding of the beliefs, teachings and practices of different religious traditions.Through exploring both the ideas and beliefs of different religions and of the pupils themselves.
Sikh Gurdwara
Years 1 & 2 had a very informative visit to the Sikh Gurdwara in Crawley. We were made to feel very welcome and taken into the Prayer Room where we were told all about the Sikh religion and their 5 K’s (Kanga – comb, Kaccha – undershorts, Kirpan – knife, Kesh – uncut hair...
Diwali
We had a wonderful day with Mrs Phukan, who came in to tell us all about the Hindu celebration Diwali. She told us the story of Rama and Sita and then Diya performed a wonderful traditional dance for us wearing the most exquiste dress. The sun was shining so we went outside to draw some Rangoli patterns...
Making Christingles
A little early but Year 3 have been making their Christingles as they talk about Jesus being seen as the Light of the World. Oranges, cocktail stick, sweets, ribbon and candles were all assembled by the children. We hope to light the candles as a year group together next week. More photos to follow!
Year 1 Outing to St Leonard’s Church
What a treat Year 1 had on Thursday morning! We set off early to visit Saint Leonard’s Church in Turners Hill. We wanted to look at stained glass as part of our ‘colour’ topic and also to see the baptismal font. Mr Tregunno (Father Tim) welcomed us to the church with a prayer before we divided...
