Religious Education
At Bowesfield Primary School, Religious Education (RE) is an integral part of our curriculum. Through the teaching of RE it is our intent that children will become articulate, resilient, inclusive and inquisitive learners who show respect for the views of others and understand the importance of religious beliefs in their own community and the wider world. Our RE curriculum provokes challenging questions about the meaning of life, spirituality, beliefs about God, issues of right and wrong and what it means to be human.
At Bowesfield Primary School, our RE curriculum follows the Stockton SACRE planning. It provides regular opportunities for children to build on their prior learning by recapping previous concepts taught in preceeding lessons and units. Vocabulary is an important aspect of our RE curriculum, with new vocabulary introduced at the beginning of each new topic and referred to throughout. Children learn about key concepts such as worship and rites of passage and explore how these concepts vary between different religions.
Children learn about key concepts such as worship and rites of passage. They explore how people from different religions, as well as those of no religion (such as Humanists) approach ceremonies such as birth, marriage and death. Our Y6 children are encouraged to consider whether science and creation present complimentary or conflicting views.
Our curriculum celebrates the diverse community of the school and visits to our local church and mosque, alongside other places of worship, provide real experiences for all children. Celebrating key festivals in school and through our assemblies, supports and deepens learning In RE.
Religious Education in action
As a school, we have strong links with St. Peter’s Church in Yarm Road. We visit the church annually for a Harvest service in September and a Christingle service in December. The vicar has supported learning in school by delivering RE lessons and organising visits to church to support children’s learning in RE. Visits have been made to local mosques to support learning.
