RE is about
Respect, Believe, Wonder
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
St Mark’s is proud to be a Church School committed to doing our best for children. We aim to provide a welcoming, caring and inclusive environment where every child is respected and valued for their unique contribution to life. We are a school where all children will be challenged to achieve their best whatever the situation, and where they will be encouraged and supported in their endeavours. Reaching in, we take pride in developing ourselves, our talents, our confidence, and the positive attitudes to help us in all situations. Reaching out, we work hard to develop fruitful relationships and seek to serve others within and beyond our community. We develop an understanding of the world we live in and show high levels of respect and responsibility towards others and our world. Reaching up, we look for inspiration, by wondering and marvelling at the universe around us. We look to the future with hope, and seek to understand how we relate to the ‘bigger picture’. We seek to understand the Christian experience and live out Christian values, while respecting and valuing those of all beliefs.
Year 3 | ||||||
Religion Theme | Hinduism Divali | Christianity Christmas | Christianity Jesus – Miracles | Christianity Easter – Forgiveness | Hindu – Beliefs | Pilgrimage to the River Ganges |
Key Question? | Would celebrating Divali at home and in the community bring a feeling of belonging to a Hindu child | Has Christmas lost its true meaning? | Could Jesus really heal people? Were these miracles or is there some other explanation? | What is good about good Friday? | How can Braham be everywhere and in everything? | Would visiting the River Ganges feel special to a non-Hindu? |
Year 4 | ||||||
Religion Theme | Judaism Beliefs and Practices | Christianity Christmas | Christianity Passover | Christianity Easter | Judaism Rites of passage and good works | Christianity Prayer and Worship |
Key Question? | How special is the relationship Jews have with God? | What is the most significant part of the nativity story for Christians today? | How important is it for Jewish people to do what God asks them to do? | Is forgiveness always possible? | What is the best way for a Jew to show commitment to God? | Do people need to go to church to show they are Christians? |
Year 5 | ||||||
Religion Theme | Sikhism Belief into action | Christianity | Sikhism Beliefs and moral values | Christianity Easter | Sikhism Prayer and Worship | Christianity Beliefs and Practices |
Key Question? | How far would a Sikh go for his/her religion? | Is the Christmas Story true? | Are Sikh stories important today? | Did God intend Jesus to be crucified? | What is the best way for a Sikh to show commitment to God? | What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God? |
Year 6 | ||||||
Religion Theme | Christianity Beliefs and Meaning | Christianity Christmas | Islam Beliefs and Practices | Christianity Easter | IslamBeliefs and moral Values | |
Key Question? | Is anything ever eternal? | How significant is it that Mary was Jesus’ mother? | What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God? | Is Christianity still aa strong religion 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth? | Does belief in Akhirah life after death) help Muslims lead good lives |