Christian Learning
St John’s Church of England Primary School is a Voluntary Aided school. This means that the teaching of RE is given significant importance. Governors of the school have adopted the Southwark Board of Education’s syllabus which is taught in each class by the class teachers, from Reception to Year Six.
In order to allow the children to have the opportunity to explore deeper questions about life and to learn about Christianity, alongside a wide range of other faiths and cultures, at St John’s RE is core subject Further to this, we allocate 10% curriculum time to the subject.
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Intent Intent
Children learn about Christianity in a way that helps them understand beliefs, values and traditions, while also thinking deeply about life's big questions. They explore Christian stories, festivals, worship, the local church and what it means to live as a person of faith. They also learn how Christians practise their faith today in a diverse and sometimes secular society. Through reflection and discussion, children develop skills to think critically, understand different viewpoints, make thoughtful choices, and reflect on their own beliefs and experiences. The aim is to help them grow into kind, respectful and informed citizens who treat others well and understand the variety within the Christian community.
Implementation 5% of the weekly timetable is dedicated to RE to show its significance in our curriculum and in our school. Lessons have been adapted by the school from the SDBE planning to ensure that it is suitable for the local area and the children we teach. This means that we have identified nearby places of worship to visit and local figures to share their faith with the children. Lessons are creative with a range of activities and a variety of ways to present work. Children enter into discussions about important theological issues and are given a chance to reflect on their own beliefs. Children produce extended pieces of writing in these lessons and also record any work done on special religious days e.g. St John’s Day. Children also present their own interpretations of religious ideas. The yearly over view has been planned to ensure that knowledge and skills build on the previous.
Impact IChildren learn about Christianity in a clear, age-appropriate way so they can understand its beliefs, values and traditions. They explore stories, festivals, worship, the local church and what it means to live as a person of faith today. |