RE is like an iceberg, as you unpack ideas you come to understand deeper meaning - Clanfield Pupil
Religion and beliefs inform our school values and are reflected in what we say and how we behave. At Clanfield Church of England Primary School as well as understanding the meaning of Christianity, we encourage the children to celebrate and embrace different cultures, opinions and lifestyle choices, both locally and globally. Religious Education is an important subject in itself, developing an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the religions and beliefs which form part of contemporary society. We know that God values all of his children.
Religious Education provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human. It can develop childrens’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity, of other principal religions, other religious traditions and worldviews.
Religious Education also contributes to pupils’ personal development and well-being and to community cohesion by promoting mutual respect and tolerance in a diverse society. The children at Clanfield Church of England Primary School are given a variety of opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development, deepening the understanding of the significance of religion in the lives of others – individually, communally and cross-culturally. We believe in celebrating diversity and inclusion and educating our children about a variety of faiths and beliefs. RE sits well within our ethical citizenship, inner curriculum and relationships strands as well as part of our SIAMS work as a Church of England School.
The children take part in weekly Religious Studies sessions, which encourage questioning, debate, compassion and time for reflection. Alongside these lessons we promote an awareness of Religious Festivals in our school community, village community, UK community and the global community.
Religion and beliefs inform our school values and are reflected in what we say and how we behave. At Clanfield Church of England Primary School as well as understanding the meaning of Christianity, we encourage the children to celebrate and embrace different cultures, opinions and lifestyle choices, both locally and globally. Religious Education is an important subject in itself, developing an individual’s knowledge and understanding of the religions and beliefs which form part of contemporary society. We know that God values all of his children.
Religious Education provokes challenging questions about the ultimate meaning and purpose of life, beliefs about God, the self and the nature of reality, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human. It can develop childrens’ knowledge and understanding of Christianity, of other principal religions, other religious traditions and worldviews.
Religious Education also contributes to pupils’ personal development and well-being and to community cohesion by promoting mutual respect and tolerance in a diverse society. The children at Clanfield Church of England Primary School are given a variety of opportunities for personal reflection and spiritual development, deepening the understanding of the significance of religion in the lives of others – individually, communally and cross-culturally. We believe in celebrating diversity and inclusion and educating our children about a variety of faiths and beliefs. RE sits well within our ethical citizenship, inner curriculum and relationships strands as well as part of our SIAMS work as a Church of England School.
The children take part in weekly Religious Studies sessions, which encourage questioning, debate, compassion and time for reflection. Alongside these lessons we promote an awareness of Religious Festivals in our school community, village community, UK community and the global community.
