Religious Education

Year 3 enjoyed an exciting trip to a synagogue and the BALTIC Centre for Contemporary Art in Gateshead. At the synagogue, our host gave us a fascinating tour and explained the many different ways the building is used including religious services, celebrations, interfaith events and for study. The ch

This week in Reception we have been learning all about the Hindu festival of Holi. We began by sharing the lovely book Festival of Colours by Shirin Shrestha Sehgal, which follows two children as they prepare for and celebrate Holi with their family and friends. The children learned that Holi is a j

All the pupils were very excited to go on their very first trip in Year One. On Thursday we all walked down to St. Ninian’s church in Low Fell. Even though it was raining, we enjoyed the journey and talked about features of our local area along the way.  Once there, we were greeted by Reverend Da

Last week, Brother Khadim, from Newcastle Central Mosque, visited Year Two. He spoke to the children about Islam and what it is like to be a Muslim.  Brother Khadim explained to the boys and girls how Muslims live their lives, including praying five times a day. Before prayer, Muslims perform Wudu

This week we all of the children in Year 1 have been enjoying a range of Christmas activities.  They had great fun at their Christmas party, playing traditional games such as pass the parcel, musical statues and Christmas corners.  In addition, they enjoyed eating party food and watching an online

All of the children in Year 2 are looking forward to Thursday 25th December.  They enjoyed finding out that Advent is a Christian tradition that symbolizes a passage of four weeks.  Everyone made their own wreaths with four candles which symbolize hope, peace, joy and love, with a final candle to

This morning, the boys and girls across school enjoyed a wonderful Christmas assembly led by Reverend Elaine from St Ninian’s Church. The assembly explored this special time of year, how people celebrate Christmas, and the true meaning behind it. Three brave volunteers helped bring the story to life

This week, our Reception children shone brightly as they performed their nativity play. Their confident singing, joyful dancing, and clear retelling of the nativity story filled the hall with festive cheer. It was wonderful to see how proudly they took on their roles, whether as narrators, shepherds

Thank you for coming to our Christmas play!  We hope you enjoyed our version of Flock Around The Clock – with a few twists. The children are always very nervous, but excited about putting on the show, and it is great for their confidence and experience in performing in front of an audience. Despite

This week, Year 3 have been exploring the remarkable story of Moses. The children worked hard to sequence and retell the key events of his life — from his rescue as a baby to leading the Israelites to freedom — and discussed why Moses is such a significant figure in the Jewish faith. They also l