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28/03/24

Some of our families are all set up for our Small Business Market! pic.twitter.com/RqtJJu9TmP

28/03/24

🐇🐰 The Easter Bunny is hopping its way around the academy today! 🐰🐇 pic.twitter.com/TJjJRpzvse

28/03/24

🐣🐇 We had an egg-cellent Easter bonnet parade today! What lovely bonnets! 🐇🐣 pic.twitter.com/O2lDo9SGQR

27/03/24

Some of our families are all set up for our Small Business Market! pic.twitter.com/RqtJJu9TmP

27/03/24

🐇🐰 The Easter Bunny is hopping its way around the academy today! 🐰🐇 pic.twitter.com/TJjJRpzvse

27/03/24

🐣🐇 We had an egg-cellent Easter bonnet parade today! What lovely bonnets! 🐇🐣 pic.twitter.com/O2lDo9SGQR

26/03/24

🐇🐣 We look forward to seeing all our families at our Easter Fun Day events tomorrow! 🐣🐇 You can also enter into our Easter raffle! pic.twitter.com/fNRcU0VqBV

25/03/24

Wonka-tastic! A fab fun workshop during the Easter break to take place - see details on MCAS and on posters displayed on the school notice boards. Email teacher/choreographer Sian to reserve a space! 💃🏽🕺🏽 pic.twitter.com/WtsWUoCBka

20/03/24

🐇 🐣 Don’t forget to hop on by for our Easter Fun Day 🐣🐇 pic.twitter.com/2JmC1jJvet

20/03/24

The whole academy took part in online sign language lessons as part of British Sign Language Week. The week is organised by the British Deaf Association and the pupils were excited to share what they had learnt. pic.twitter.com/AksWvcCcN0

20/03/24

The whole academy took part in online sign language lessons as part of British Sign Language Week. The week is organised by the British Deaf Association and the pupils were excited to share what they had learnt. pic.twitter.com/AksWvcCcN0

20/03/24

🐇 🐣 Don’t forget to hop on by for our Easter Fun Day 🐣🐇 pic.twitter.com/2JmC1jJvet

18/03/24

Don’t forget to let us know if you can join us for our Quiz Night! It is adults only but friends and family are welcome! There will be a range of general knowledge questions and some fun ones about our academy 📝🤓https://t.co/sNHI5N6h5T

18/03/24

Year 1 had a visit from the police which was very exciting. The children were able to ask questions and some even sat inside the police car! 👮‍♀️🚔 pic.twitter.com/yQuRmwW7cW

15/03/24

Don’t forget to let us know if you can join us for our Quiz Night! It is adults only but friends and family are welcome! There will be a range of general knowledge questions and some fun ones about our academy 📝🤓https://t.co/sNHI5N6h5T

14/03/24

Don’t forget to let us know if you can join us for our Quiz Night! It is adults only but friends and family are welcome! There will be a range of general knowledge questions and some fun ones about our academy 📝🤓https://t.co/sNHI5N6h5T

14/03/24

Year 1 had a visit from the police which was very exciting. The children were able to ask questions and some even sat inside the police car! 👮‍♀️🚔 pic.twitter.com/yQuRmwW7cW

13/03/24

Year 1 had a visit from the police which was very exciting. The children were able to ask questions and some even sat inside the police car! 👮‍♀️🚔 pic.twitter.com/yQuRmwW7cW

12/03/24

Don’t forget to let us know if you can join us for our Quiz Night! It is adults only but friends and family are welcome! There will be a range of general knowledge questions and some fun ones about our academy 📝🤓https://t.co/sNHI5N6h5T

08/03/24

Check out these wonderful stories from a parent author and illustrator in our community! The children were able to enjoy an assembly for World Book Day to hear how he creates his content. Find out more about James’ wonderful characters here:https://t.co/imzWCnPieV pic.twitter.com/wamj2WIczy

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Religious Education

At Harris Primary Academy Purley Way, we believe that Religious Education is important to ensure that children fully understand the major world religions and as a result the beliefs of different individuals. Furthermore, RE is intrinsic in ensuring a culture of mutual respect and tolerance in the diverse society in which we live, as a result strengthening community cohesion. Religious Education covers challenging questions and provokes children to consider their own beliefs (whether they are religious or non-religious).

The programme of study used is planned in Croydon’s Locally Agreed Syllabus where the six major world religions are studied and investigated through the areas of study of authority and worship, sacred and inspirational writings, lifestyle and celebrations and challenge units. Throughout the curriculum, other religions and world beliefs and those of the academy’s local community may also be studied using the challenge units.

HF Curriculum Lead - Sam French

Y1 

RE 

Christianity: Creation Story.  

Does God want Christians to look after the world?  

Christmas: Incarnation 

What gifts might Christians in my town have given Jesus if he had been born here rather than in Bethlehem? 

Christianity: Jesus as a friend 

Was it always easy for Jesus to show friendship? 

Christianity  

Easter - Palm Sunday  

Why was Jesus welcomed like a king or celebrity by the crowds on Palm Sunday?  

Judaism: Shabbat 

 

s Shabbat important to Jewish children?  

 

Judaism: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur  

Are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur important to Jewish children?  

Y2 

RE 

Christianity- Jesus and his teaching  

Is it possible to be kind to everyone all the time?  

Christianity: 

Christmas – Jesus as a gift from God 

 

Why do Christians believe that God gave Jesus to the world?  

Islam: Prayer at home.  

Does praying at regular intervals help a Muslim in his/her everyday life?   

Christianity: Easter – Resurrection 

How important is it to Christians that Jesus came back to life after His crucifixion?  

Islam – Community and Belonging 

 

Does going to a Mosque give Muslims a sense of belonging 

Islam – Hajj 

 

Does completing Hajj make a Muslim a better person? 

Y3 

RE 

Sikhism: The Amrit Ceremony and the Khalsa. The Amrit Ceremony and the  

Does joining the Khalsa make a person a better Sikh?  

Khalsa 

Key Question:  

Does joining the Khalsa make a person a better Sikh? 

Christianity: Christmas 

 

Has Christmas lost its true meaning?  

Christianity:  Miracles  

 

Could Jesus heal people? Were these miracles or is there some other explanation?  

Christianity – Easter/Forgiveness 

 

What is good about Good Friday?  

Sikhism: Sharing and Community 

Do you think it is important to share?  

Sikhism: Prayer and worship 

What is the best way for a Sikh to show commitment to God?  

Y4 

RE 

Buddhism: Buddha’s teaching 

Is it possible for everyone to be happy?  

Christianity: Incarnation 

What is the most significant part of the nativity story for Christians today?  

Buddhism: The 8-fold path 

Can the Buddha’s teachings make the world a better place?  

Christianity: Salvation/Easter 

Is forgiveness always possible for Christians?  

Buddhism: The 8-fold path 

What is the best way for a Buddhist to lead a good life? 

Christianity: Prayer and Worship 

Do people need to go to church to show they are Christians?  

Y5 

RE 

Hinduism: Prayer and Workshop 

What is the best way for a Hindu to show commitment to God?  

Christianity: Incarnation/Christmas 

Is the Christmas story true?  

Hinduism: Hindu Beliefs 

How can Braham be everywhere and in everything? 

Christianity: Easter/Salvation 

How significant is it for Christians to believe God intended Jesus to die?  

Hinduism: Beliefs and moral values. 

Do beliefs in Karma, Samsara and Moksha help Hindus lead good lives?  

Christianity: Beliefs and Practices 

What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God?  

Y6 

RE 

Islam: Beliefs and Practices 

What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God?  

Christianity: Christmas 

Do Christmas celebrations and traditions help Christians understand who Jesus was and why he was born?  

Christianity: Beliefs and Meaning 

Is anything even eternal?  

Christianity: Easter/Gospel 

Is Christianity still a strong religion 2000 years after Jesus was on Earth?  

Islam: Beliefs and moral values  

Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead good lives?  

 

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