This week, Reverend Elaine delivered a special Easter assembly to the boys and girls across school. After sharing memories of their ‘biggest surprises’, the children explored the true meaning of Easter through storytelling, reflection, and even a bit of drama. Volunteers enthusiastically acted out p
In R.E. Year 6 have been learning about why Jewish people celebrate the story of Passover. The children enjoyed finding out about the different plagues that were sent and discussing which they felt would be the worst. However, once they understood the serious nature and the repercussions they realis
On Tuesday, the children in Year 5 took a visit to Newcastle Central Mosque to continue their RE unit. Throughout the day, the children recapped what they had already learned about in school about the Islamic faith. The children were able to see the minbar (where the Imam who leads the prayers and
This week, year four visited the ISKON Hindu Temple in Newcastle, as part of their RE topic. Our host explained and demonstrated many of the key beliefs of Hindus, and how they practice their faith. The children heard about the Gods and Goddesses, explored important artefacts, were told stories, lis
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
