RE CURRICULUM
We aim to create an environment where children are taught by example to grow as kind, helpful, happy, hardworking and caring people; putting Jesus first, others next and themselves last, showing tolerance among themselves and towards others. As a Catholic school, we seek to develop an ethos whereby the spiritual, moral, social and cultural needs of all within the school community are supported.
Religious Education permeates throughout our whole curriculum; it is not exclusive to timetabled RE lessons. The spiritual, moral, social and cultural development of each child is addressed through all aspects of the curriculum as well as through the various day-to-day situations and opportunities that arise.
Formal RE is delivered through the scheme The Way the Truth and the Life, which is followed as recommended by our Diocese of East Anglia.
The Way the Truth and the Life scheme is implemented from Nursery through to Year 6. Each year is split into 6 topics, one per half term and is organised to coincide with major events in the liturgical year. Each year group studies a different topic but with common themes that are revisited each year. As mixed year groups we follow a cycle A and B approach.
Collective Worship and Prayer is a time during the day when children gather together, listen to and reflect on a Gospel reading. They are given the opportunity to lead and respond with their own choice of readings, hymns and prayers.
Suitable opportunities are provided for all children by matching the challenge of the task to the ability and experience of the child. We recognise that there are pupils of widely different abilities in all classes and we use a variety of methods to ensure suitable learning opportunities for all pupils.
We endeavour to work closely with other schools, especially those within our Trust, to share outstanding practice and therefore ensure our children reach their full potential.
Autumn Term Belonging (God the Father)
Whole School to include:
OCTOBER - ROSARY
OTHER FAITHS - Judaism (two weeks)
Whole School to include elements of
LOCAL SAINTS
CAFOD (Harvest), UNICEF – Rights and Responsibilities, SAVE THE CHILDREN, MISSION TOGETHER, LITTLE WAY
WEEK, AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
Spring Term The Word of God (God the Son)
Whole School to include:
Prayer: –
ACTS: - Prayers of Adoration (Praise), Confession (Sorry), Thanksgiving, and Supplication (Asking)
Whole School to include elements of:
LOCAL SAINTS
CAFOD, UNICEF, MISSION TOGETHER, AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
Summer Term Journey with Christ (God the Holy Spirit)
Whole School to include:
CAFOD, UNICEF, SAVE THE CHILDREN, MISSION TOGETHER, AID TO THE CHURCH IN NEED
PILGRIMAGES – including National Shrine of Walsingham, Cathedral Church of St John the Baptist, Norwich
MARY (Month of May – link to Pilgrimages)
OTHER FAITHS IN ALL YEAR GROUPS – Sikhism – Come and See
Whole school to include elements of:
LOCAL SAINTS
(Please see our Gallery and Catholic Life section for pictures of events in our school)