Religious Studies

Children are taught one lesson of RS a week. Many of the topics covered also form part of each term's programme of morning assembly. A number of different religions are studied and the children are encouraged not only to learn about the different religions, but also to learn from them. In the course of their studies the children are helped to develop their own beliefs and values.

Year 4 trip to Sampford Peverell Church

Aims of the RS dept.

To encourage a reflective approach to living.
To give pupils a knowledge and understanding of religion.
To contribute to the pupil’s development of their own beliefs and values.
To foster an awareness of living faith and how they can answer questions of meaning and purpose.
To enable pupils to apply their understanding of living faiths.
To encourage original and independence of critical thought.
Within their learning pupils will think about ways to behave in a socially acceptable manner both individually and as part of a group.

Course Content

Religious Education is concerned with distinctive ways in which human beings express their experiences and understanding of life.

Pupils will learn about belonging, festivals and celebrations, rules and choices, the life and teachings of Jesus, personal responsibilities and an appreciation of other major world religions.