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
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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?
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Judaism: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur important to Jewish children? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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? |
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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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