Why do we learn Religious Education?
Pupils are expertly taught a variety of religions and beliefs in order to ensure that regardless of their background, children know more, remember more and can do more within the RE domain. By considering the spiritual, moral , social and cultural aspects of each belief children will be equipped to understand the world from the perspective of others and make informed choices about their own position. Therefore, children are empowered with the skills and knowledge needed to access and master the subject in the world beyond Franklin. This intent is rooted in Ark Franklin’s values, mission and approach to teaching and learning.
Our approach
Children at Franklin have access to a carefully sequenced RE curriculum which is aligned to that mandated by the local authority. Children experience an RE day every half term and visit sites of worship woven into their growing understanding of each of the world’s major faiths and beliefs: Hinduism, Buddhism, Judaism, Christianity, Islam and Humanism.
Reception
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Rama and Sita Diwali Ganesh |
David and Goliath Christmas Jesus |
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Noah an the Ark Moses Hannukah |
Prince Siddharta and the Swan Siddharta Gautama Wesak |
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The Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) Muhammed's (pbuh) Birthday Muhammed (pbuh) and the sleeping cat |
Being Happy Our Environment Respect |
Year 1
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Diwali Janmashtami Holi |
Harvest Festival The Christmas Story Light: Christingle Church trip |
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Pesach Tu B'Sheyat Light: Hannukah |
Prince Siddharta and the Swan Wesak Festival of the Teeth |
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Muhammed and the camel Eid-ul-Fitr Be my guest |
Caring for our world Naming celebration Golden rule |
Year 2
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Food: Prashad Rakshabandhan Water: Preparation of the shrine
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Feeding the 5,000 Water: Jesus' Baptism Food: Saying Grace |
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Jonah and the big fish Food: Rosh Hashanah Symbolism: Menorah |
The Monkey King Symbolism: The Lotus Flower The Bodhi Tree |
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Water: The Prophet Muhammed washing Food: Sawm Zakat Mosque trip |
Relationships Celebrating humanism Happiness |
Year 3
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Mandir Diwali Yoga |
Churches Stories of the birth of Jesus The Lord's prayer |
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Synagogues Hannukah The Prayer Shawl Mandir trip |
Buddhist temples The Buddha Devotion and Meditation |
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Mosque The Prophet Muhammed (pbuh) Salat |
What is Humanism? Respect Valuing place |
Year 4
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Gandhi Holi Unity is strength |
Mother Theresa The events of Holy Week The Good Samaritan |
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Anne Frank Pesach Why Noah chose the dove Synagogue trip |
Dalai Lama Wesak Poya Days |
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Malala Yousafzai Eid-ul-Fitr and Ramadan |
Key individuals in Humanism Community Reason and empathy |
Year 5
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Pilgrimage: The River Ganga Rules for living The Vedas |
Pilgrimage: Shrines and Saints The Ten Commandments The Bible |
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Pilgrimage: The Wailing Wall The Sabbath The Torah |
Pilgrimage: Bodh Gaya Eightfold Path Tripitika Buddhist temple trip |
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Pilgrimage: The Hajj Five Pillars of Islam The Quran |
Protecting the environment Ability to question / decide what to believe How science informs our lives |
Year 6
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Sixteen Samskaras Mahashivratri Namaste |
Baptism The Empty Cross Contrasts in worship denominations |
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Memorial candles Purim The Magen David |
The Dharmackara The four noble truths Kisa Gotami and the mustard seed |
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Eid-ul-Adha The Crescent Moon And The Star The Adhan and The Ka’bah |
Origins of humans The happy human Lack of an afterlife |