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R.E
Welcome to our RE Curriculum
Our passion at Seaburn Dene is to ensure RE lessons are interesting, challenging and a time during which children can reflect on their own beliefs and those of others.
Our Discovery scheme is in line with the Agreed Syllabus for RE in Sunderland. Schemes are considered by teachers to be the basis for planning work, but are adapted to suit the needs of the class. Also to consider within our planning is the rich cultural heritage of the North East and how we can enhance our learning through visiting "experts" and visits out.
Teachers assess each pupil continually and make a judgement when completing modules. Teachers decide whether children are at a basic, advancing or deep level. Advancing is where we would expect the majority of the class to be. However, we believe in a challenge and support curriculum so assessments help us to plan strategies and activities to help children at basic level move towards advancing and, similarly, enable us to find ways for children to work at a more deep level. Assessments enable us to monitor the progress of children in our determination to continue to improve standards, and they are at the core of professional dialogue .
Discovering cultures and religions
| AUTUMN 1 | AUTUMN 2 | SPRING 1 | SPRING 2 | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 |
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Religions:Christianity, Judaism
Theme: Special people |
Religions: Christianity
Theme:Christmas |
Religions: Hinduism
Theme: Celebrations |
Religions: Christianity
Theme: Easter |
Religions: Christianity/Hinduism/Islam/ Sikhism
Theme: Stories
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Religions: Christianity, Islam, Judaism
Theme: Special Places |
| Key Question:What makes people special? | Key Question:What is Christmas? | Key Question: How do people celebrate? | Key Question: What is Easter? | Key Question: What can we learn from stories? | Key Question: What makes places special? |
Religious Education in Year 1
| AUTUMN 1 | AUTUMN 2 | SPRING 1 | SPRING 2 | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 |
Religion: Christianity
Theme: Creation Story
Concept: God/Creation
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Christmas
Concept: Incarnation | Religion: Christianity
Theme: Jesus as a friend
Concept: Incarnation |
Religion: Christianity
Theme: Easter-Palm Sunday
Concept: Salvation
| Religion: Judaism
Theme: Shabbat
| Religion: Judaism
Theme: Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur
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Key Question: Does God want Christians to look after the world? | Key Question: What gifts might Christians in my town have given Jesus if he had been born here rather than in Bethlehem? |
Key Question: Was it always easy for Jesus to show friendship? |
Key Question: Why was Jesus welcomed like a king or celebrity by the crowds on Palm Sunday? |
Key Question Is Shabbat important to Jewish children? |
Key Question: Are Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur important to Jewish children? |
We will also listen to and discuss stories from Buddhism.
Religious Education in Year 2
| AUTUMN 1 | AUTUMN 2 | SPRING 1 | SPRING 2 | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 |
Religion: Christianity
Theme: What did Jesus teach? kindness
Literacy link: we are learning to retell Bible stories.
Concept: Gospel | Religion: Christianity
Theme: Christmas-Jesus as a gift from God
Literacy link: George Saves The World By Lunchtime
Concept: Incarnation | Religion: Judaism
Theme: Passover
| Religion: Christianity
Theme-Easter
Concept:Salvation | Religion: Judaism
Theme: The Covenant
| Religion: Judaism
Theme: Rites of Passage and good works-Bar Mitzvah
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Key Question: Is it possible to be kind to everyone all of the time?
| Key Question: Why do Christians believe God gave Jesus to the world?
| Key Question: How important is it for Jewish people to do what God asks them to do?
| Key Question: How important is it to Christians that Jesus came back to life after his crucifixion?
| Key Question: How special is the relationship Jews have with God?
| Key Question: What is the best way for a Jew to show commitment to God?
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We will also listen to and discuss stories from Buddhism.
Religious Education
Year 3
| AUTUMN 1 | AUTUMN 2 | SPRING 1 | SPRING 2 | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 |
Religion:Sikhism
Theme: Sikh Beliefs
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Christmas
Concept: Incarnation
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Jesus' Miracles
| Religion: Chrsitianity
Theme: Easter-Forgiveness
Concept: Salvation
| Religion: Sikhism
Theme: Pilgrimage to the Golden Temple Amritsar
Regional link-visit to the Sikh Temple, Newcastle
| Religion: Hinduism
Theme: Hindu Beliefs
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| Key Question: Why may a Sikh choose to join the Khalsa? | Key Question: Has Christmas lost its true meaning?
| Key Question: Could Jesus heal people? Were these miracles or is there some other explanation?
| Key Question? What is "good" about Good Friday?
| Key Question: Would visiting the Golden Temple feel special to a non-Sikh?
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Key Question: Would celebrating Divali at home and in the community bring a feeling of belonging to a Hindu child? |
Religious Education Year 4
| AUTUMN 1 | AUTUMN 2 | SPRING 1 | SPRING 2 | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 |
Religion: Buddhism
Theme: Buddha's teachings
Music link: Happy by Pharrell Williams
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Christmas
Concept: Incarnation
| Religion: Buddhism
Theme: The 8 Fold Path
Music link: Earth Song by Michael Jackson/Wonderful World by Louis Armstrong
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Easter
Concept: Salvation
| Religion: Buddhism
Theme: The 8 fold path
Regional Links: Visit to Buddhist Temple, Hebburn.
| Religion: Christianity
Theme:Prayer and Worship
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Key Question: Is it possible for everyone to be happy?
| Key Question: What is the most significant part of the nativity story for Christmas today?
| Key Question: Can the Buddha's teachings make the world a better place?
| Key Question: Is forgiveness always possible for Christians?
| Key Question: What is the best way for a Buddhist to lead a good life?
| Key Question: Do people need to go to church to show they are Christians?
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Religious Education Year 5
| AUTUMN 1 | AUTUMN 2 | SPRING 1 | SPRING 2 | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 |
Religion: Sikhism
Theme:Belief into action
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Christmas
Concept: Incarnation
| Religion: Sikhism
Theme: Beliefs and moral values
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Easter
Concept: Salvation
| Religion: Sikhism
Theme: Prayer and worship
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Beliefs and Practices
Literacy/History Link- The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
Regional Links-visit two contrasting Christian places of worship.
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| Key Question:How far would a Sikh go for his/her religion? | Key Question: Is the Christmas story true? | Key Question: Are Sikh stories important today? | Key Question: How significant is it for Christians to believe God intended Jesus to die? | Key Question: What is the best way for a Sikh to show commitment to God? | Key Question: What is the best way for a Christian to show commitment to God? |
During our study of Christianity we will also learn about the devotion and impact of the Northern Saints on our region and beyond.
Religion in Year 6
| AUTUMN 1 | AUTUMN 2 | SPRING 1 | SPRING 2 | SUMMER 1 | SUMMER 2 |
Religion: Islam
Theme: Practices and Beliefs
| Religion: Christian
Theme: Christmas
Concept: Incarnation
Art Link-Looking at artistic interpretations of Mary.
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Beliefs and Meaning
Concept: Salvation
| Religion: Christianity
Theme: Easter
Concept: Gospel
| Religion: Islam
Theme: Beliefs and moral values
| Religion: Islam
Theme: Beliefs and moral values
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Key Question: What is the best way for a Muslim to show commitment to God?
| Key Question: How significant was it that Mary was Jesus' mother?
| Key Question: Is anything ever eternal?
| Key Question: Is Christianity still a strong religion 2000 years after Jesus was on earth?
| Key Question: Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead good lives?
| Key Question: Does belief in Akhirah (life after death) help Muslims lead good lives?
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YEAR 4 visited Seaburn New Church, hosted a visit by the Salvation Army and learnt the meaning of the Christingle, as part of our preparation for Christmas.
