RE at Red Hall

Differences were meant not to divide, but to enrich ~ J H Oldham

What is the intent of our RE curriculum?

At Red Hall Primary School, we believe that it is vital for all our pupils to learn from and about religion, so that they can understand the world around them. We encourage our pupils to ask questions about the world and to reflect on their own beliefs, values and experiences.  We value the religious background of all members of the school community and hope that this will encourage individuals to share their own experiences with others freely.  We want children to treat all religions and their communities with respect and sensitivity and understand the lives of others.

How do we implement our RE curriculum?

Staff use our RE syllabus overview to base their lessons around building on the prior knowledge the children have gained from their previous school years. We are extremely fortunate that members of the local church, St Andrew’s, and from the Methodist circuit, regularly visit our school to carry out assemblies.  We create warm, trusting relationships and partnerships built on mutual respect with those in our community, and we strongly believe this is the foundation of all success. 

What is the impact of our RE curriculum?

Through Religious Education, pupils develop their knowledge of the world faiths, and their understanding and awareness of the beliefs, values and traditions of other individuals, societies, communities and cultures.

What experiences will the children receive in RE?

At Red Hall, we ensure that our units in Religious Education allow suitable links to be made to specific religious festivals taking place. This is enhanced further with trips to places of worship in our local area such as a local Anglican Church, Methodist Church, Durham Cathedral and Newcastle Gurdwara. Children take part in festivals such as Christingle at our local church. Guest speakers come to school to give the children personal experiences where the teachers are unable to.

By the end of their time at Red Hall, what will all our children have taken from RE?

The children at Red Hall Primary enjoy learning about other religions and why people choose, or choose not to follow a religion. Through their R.E. learning, the children are able to make links between their own lives and those of others in their community and in the wider world, developing an understanding of other people’s cultures and ways of life. As such, R.E. is invaluable in an ever changing and shrinking world.

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