We asked our parents why they chose a Catholic school for their child/ren...
We are Muslims and we share the same principles and beliefs.
Because it is good staff and good management.
To learn about the world we live in and to learn how faith can make you a better person.
To follow our religious beliefs.
Other Religions
Why teach about other Faiths or Religions?
‘In Meeting God in Friend and Stranger’ an article produced by the Bishops of England and Wales it outlines that;
‘Within our schools we are seeking to educate all pupils of whatever religion to be able to live a way of life that integrates their beliefs with all other aspects of what it means to be human. As part of this, they must learn to live alongside others who are different and hold alternative views, including religious views.’
In school we refer to Judaism as another faith because of our shared Christian and Jewish heritage. Jesus was a Jew. We refer to Islam, Hinduism and Sikhism as other religions. These are studied because they have a belief in one God. Judaism is studied for one week every year whilst the other religions are taught for one week annually in rotation.
We want our children to have a rich and varied experience so visitors and visits to other places of worship are welcomed and encouraged. Each unit is taught discretely and not in any way comparatively with Christianity.
Overview of our learning in Sikhism
|
Age Group |
Theme |
Topic |
Look |
Discover |
Respect |
|
Early years N/R |
Special days/ ritual objects |
Recognising Sikhs |
Special clothes and sharing |
Sikhs’ dress Prasad, Diwali |
Sikhs share with everyone |
|
Year 1 FS 1 |
Stories |
Guru Nanak |
Enjoy stories |
Guru Nanak |
Guru Nanak was a wise teacher |
|
Year 2 FS 2 |
Prayer/home |
Sikh daily life |
Our families |
Sikh daily life |
Family life and prayer is important for Sikhs |
|
Year 3 |
Places for worship |
Gurdwara, langar Amritsar |
Welcoming people |
The gurdwara |
Special places of worship for Sikhs |
|
Year 4 |
Holy Books |
Guru Granth Sahib |
Important books |
Guru Granth Sahib and the Gurus |
The gurus guide and teach the Sikhs |
|
Year 5 |
Beliefs and festivals |
Baisakhi, the Khalsa, Mool Mantra |
Belonging to a group |
The Khalsa. One God |
The Khalsa show the Sikh’s commitment |
|
Year 6 |
Belonging and values |
Guidelines for living, sewa |
Service to others |
Commitment to service, sewa |
Sikhs’ concern for others |
ISLAM
Hinduism
Hinduism is taught for one week during the year. Below is an outline of the areas which the children will cover as part of their Come and See work.
We have had lots of visitors into school to help the children to understand about Indian culture and Hindu customs.
