World Faiths
At St George's, we believe that learning about world faiths is essential in our diverse community. By exploring different beliefs, we foster understanding and respect, aligning with our Mission Statement: “We are learning and growing together as God’s family. We will always do our best to love and respect each other as we prepare for our future.” Embracing the rich tapestry of faiths around us not only enhances our education but also strengthens our bonds with the wider community.
Please see below for the learning overview:
ST GEORGE’S CATHOLIC PRIMARY VOLUNTARY ACADEMY
World Faiths Overview
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Nursery |
The FS1 curriculum and learning about world religions focuses on festivals in religions that reflect the community in the Nursery. |
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Reception Hinduism Judaism |
RED Branch 6- Religious Education within understanding Respond to different faiths and religions by making and creating artefacts To retell how different people live and show their faith. Diwali: Thursday 31st October 2024 Friday 2024 (Hindu) |
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Year 1 Judaism |
RED Branch Six: Dialogue and Encounter Knowledge Lens : Encounter Aspects of modern Jewish life in Britain, including specific vocabulary about Jewish belief in one God and the Torah as a special text which contains stories of the Jewish people’s history and is a guide for Jewish life |
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Year 2 Judaism |
RED Branch Six Dialogue and Encounter Recognise links and simple connections between some Jewish religious laws, beliefs, worship, and life. (e.g., keeping the Sabbath day holy and how this is celebrated in the synagogue and in Jewish homes). Recognise that most Jewish religious words are in Hebrew (the original language of the Torah and other sacred Jewish/Christian texts). Listen to the religious experiences of others from different communities in the class and the local area. |
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Year 3 Sikhism |
Sikhism 5Ks Vaisakhi and baptism Intro and Symbols Guru Granth Sahib and Baby Naming Ceremony |
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Year 4 Islam |
RED Branch Six Dialogue and Encounter Knowledge Lens: Encounter Know some facts about the five pillars of Islam Understand some ways Muslims in Britain live out their beliefs. Page 147 |
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Year 5 Judaism Sacred scripture from world faiths |
RED Branch Six Dialogue and Encounter Knowledge Lens: Encounter By the end of this unit of study, pupils will have encountered the following: • That the Tanakh (or Hebrew Bible) uses different names for God, to express different aspects of His nature (see e.g., https://bje.org.au/knowledge-centre/ Jewish-prayer/ names-for-god/). • That the Shema prayer is the basic creed of Judaism. It encapsulates the intrinsic unity of the world and its Creator. • Use specialist vocabulary to describe some Jewish beliefs expressed in the Shema prayer (‘Hear Oh Israel – the Lord our God, the Lord is One’). • A mezuzah as it contains the Shema prayer and on the box is the letter ‘Shin’ or sometimes the whole word ‘Shaddai’ meaning mighty, (i.e., God is strong/almighty/powerful) on the mezuzah case. |
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Year 6 Buddhism |
Buddhism Story of Buddha The core beliefs—4 noble truths Reincarnation—Karma and Nirvana Worship and temples |
Teaching World Faiths
Children shared their family Diwali traditions with the school, while teachers dressed in traditional attire to join in the festive celebration - 4th Nov, 2024.
Our Year 5 students have embarked on an enriching exploration of Islam as part of our Religious Education curriculum. Guided by our commitment to comprehensive learning, our students delve into the teachings of the Qur'an, explore the significance of prayer rituals, and learn about the rich history and values that guide the lives of millions around the world. Through interactive sessions, they also get an opportunity to appreciate the diverse cultural practices associated with Islam, from its art and literature to its traditions and festivals.
Synagogue Workshops
Year 3, 4 and 5 had wonderfully informative workshops from Rabbi Zvi. Rabbi Zvi gave children an insight into the Synagogue and Jewish beliefs, making links to our own faith.
