RE at Manadon Vale Primary School

About this curriculum

In the Early Years Foundation Stage, RE is taught within the Area 'Understanding of the World - Peoples and Communities'.

The children learn about customs and traditions celebrated by family, friends and communities, looking at similarities and differences between themselves and others. Harvest, Diwali, Christmas, Easter, Chinese New Year and Eid are explored at the appropriate time of year.

In Key Stage 1 and 2, we follow the Plymouth Agreed Syllabus for RE. The principal religions and non-religious worldviews represented in the UK are explored through 'Key Questions' such as:

Why does Easter matter to Christians?
How do festivals and family life show what matters to Jewish people?
What does it mean to be a Muslim in Britain today?
How and why do people mark the significant events of life? (all religious and non- religious worldviews)

These key questions are explored through the study of sacred texts, through creative arts, with visiting speakers and visits to places of worship and with lively discussion and debate.

Through this curriculum pupils will leave us at the end of Year 6 informed and knowledgeable about the world in which they live – understanding and respecting their own beliefs as well as the beliefs and values of others.

Related resources

Key Questions Explored in RE

Key Questions Explored in RE

Provision Map - RE

Provision Map - RE

RE Progression Document

RE Progression Document

RE Subject on a Page

RE Subject on a Page

Withdrawal from RE Policy

Withdrawal from RE Policy

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In Foundation Stage we have been learning about Ramadan and why it is important to some Muslims. It is a time to reflect on being the best person you can be, like being kind and thoughtful. A time to be thankful and to help others. Ramadan begins with the sighting of a new crescent moon. We have been making sun catchers in the shape of lanterns. the lantern represents light guiding the way and in some countries, it is traditional to illuminate the streets at night during the holy month of Ramadan.

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🎲 Dungeons and Dragons - Scene 2 The spotlight was on The High Society this afternoon; the guild had ventured into the woods three days prior after investigating the strange occurrences at Yellowdale ... but so far, they have found no evidence of mischief. That was until they awoke around their campfire to find a member of their party missing! The Society decided to follow Nisha's footprints and head west - after tracking her steps (and licking some sticks - who knew survival skills could be so entertaining?), Infernus made some keen observations and noticed that they were all being watched. Nisha suddenly started shouting for help! The group quickly dashed through the woodlands and discovered that Nisha had rather foolishly fallen down a trap; sensibly, the society remembered they had rope in their satchel and heaved Nisha to freedom. They are still being watched ... 🤯

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** Reminder **MVPS BOOK FAIR is on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday next week! (11th/12th/13th March) 📚 📖 📕 8:00-8:30am and 3:05-4:00 each day!! Today, all children had a look at the books available to buy. We accept card or cash. The more you spend, the more the school earns back in rewards to spend on books for the school library. 📚 💙 We will have 4 copies of each book available to purchase and take away from the book fair. If the book is sold out, just let a member of staff know at the book fair and we will order it in for you. 😄 Thank you for your continued support. Have a wonderful weekend, Miss Harris.

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