R.E.
At North Star 82°, we work from the Bristol SACRE syllabus; a rich and diverse curriculum that provides an effective and enjoyable education.
R.E.
At North Star 82°, we work from the Bristol SACRE syllabus; a rich and diverse curriculum that provides an effective and enjoyable education. We are focussing on the basics whilst, at the same time, developing more creative ways for our young people to learn. As well as this, through our delivery of RE, we aim to build an ethos of understanding, acceptance and respect for differing beliefs and cultures.
Throughout their time at North Star 82°, your child will learn about the 3 main religions in Bristol: Christianity, Islam and Hinduism. However, to prevent repetition of festivals and to provide a broader knowledge and understanding of all 6 of the major world religions, during a pupils learning journey at North Star 82°, there is a focus in UKS2 on festivals celebrated by the other 3 major world religions (Buddhism, Sikhism and Judaism).
Withdrawal from Religious Education (RE)
Parents who wish to withdraw their child from RE should first understand the aims of the subject and the content covered in the RE curriculum. They should also be offered the opportunity to discuss this decision if they wish. It must be clarified whether the withdrawal applies to the entire RE curriculum or only specific elements. Parents are not required to provide reasons for their decision.
Important – Limitations on Withdrawal
If a pupil is withdrawn from RE, the school remains responsible for supervising them, but is not obliged to provide alternative teaching. The pupil may be asked to work in another area of the school, such as the library or a designated study space.
While parents have the right to withdraw their child from RE, they should be aware that aspects of religion, belief, and faith may still arise in other parts of the curriculum, from which withdrawal is not permitted.
Occasionally, pupils may raise spontaneous questions about religion, or religious themes may appear in subjects such as History or Citizenship (PSHE). For example, schools promote community cohesion and help pupils explore identity, diversity, emotions, and values within both religious and non-religious contexts.
Important dates
Our early years and key stage one learners will be exploring topics such as;
- Ourselves
- Friends, family and communication
- Special places, festivals and celebrations
- Life of Jesus – special books
- Rules and choices
- The world around us
Key stage two learners will be learning about;
- Ourselves
- Identity and belonging (including Hinduism, Judaism, and Islam)
- Questions & mysteries
- Expressions & beliefs
- Life stories – inspirational people
- Journeys
Through our topics covered in class and our Whole School Assemblies on a Monday, we celebrate many religious festivals. The festivals that your child will celebrate are listed below:
January
1st – New Year (Christianity)
19th – World Religions Day (All Religions)
February
25th – 26th – Shrove Tuesday/Lent (Christianity)
March
10th – Holi (Hinduism)
10th – Hula Mohalla (Sikhism)
22nd – Mothering Sunday (Christianity)
April
5th – Palm Sunday (Christianity)
8th – Passover (Judaism)
12th – Easter (Christianity)
23rd – St George’s Day (Christianity)
24th – Ramadan (Islam)
May
21st – Ascensions Day (Christianity)
24th – Eid (Islam)
29th – Shavout (Judaism)
June
23rd – Rath Yatra (Hinduism)
July
24th – Chokor (Buddhism)
28th – Hajj (Islam)
August
3rd – Raksha Bandhan (Hinduism)
22nd – Islamic New Year 1438 (Islam)
September
27th – Harvest (Christianity)
October
2nd – Sukkot (Judaism)
29th – The Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday (Islam)
31st – All Hallows Eve (Christianity)
November
14th – Diwali (Hinduism & Sikhism)
29th – Advent (Christianity)
December
10th – Hanukka (Judaism)
20th – Christingle (Christianity)
25th – Christmas (Christianity)
31st – New Year’s Eve (Christianity)
