RE at Excalibur

"I enjoyed finding out about different Gods"

"I liked it in RE when we talked about God and the blessings that he's done for us!"

"I enjoy the group discussions and coming up with ideas together"

Reception

Why are some places special?

In the Reception, the children have Investigated what makes places special and significant to different people. Starting by discussing places that are special to them, they have learnt about religious buildings and places of worship and discussed the importance of these places to others.

What makes the world special?

After half term, the children explored what makes the world around them special, the children learnt why the world can be special to both themselves and others. They listened to other people’s ideas about caring for the world and discussed reasons why this is important.

Year 1

How did the world begin?

In year 1, the children have been learning about the creation stories from different religions and understanding how they can give people possible answers as to why we are here. They have also been learning about how some people believe that God exists as a powerful, supreme non-human being who is loving.

Year 2

Why do we need to give thanks?

In year 2, the children have been learning different ways that some people show respect, communicate with God and show thanks. They have also explored religious stories from long ago and how they can help us to understand religious beliefs in modern life.

Year 3

What makes us human?

In year 3, the children have been exploring different people’s views on what makes humans different. They have considered what a soul might be and whether we have one. They have also explored how some people connect with God spiritually through prayer, meditation and rituals.

Year 4

Are all religions equal?

In year 4, the children have considered the connections between different religions and whether people who follow different worldviews believe the same things. They have also explored stories and scriptures to see how the history of religion can provide insight into modern day practices.

Year 5

Why do people have to stand up for what they believe in?

In year 5, the children have been learning about religious freedom and how some people stand up for what they believe in. They have explored instances where people did not have religious freedom and have had to fight for it.  They have also learned about how authority and communities can influence people’s worldviews and how disagreement between people of different worldviews can cause challenging issues.

Year 6

What does religion look like around the world?

In year 6, the children have been learning about the possible influences on people’s worldviews and how people from the same worldview often hold the same key beliefs but may interpret and express them differently. The children have also looked at old stories, their relevance to modern life and how they are interpreted.