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Bapchild and Tonge

CE Primary School and Nursery

Rooted in God as our vine; we bear fruits.

Religious Education

The golden rule: Treat others as you wish to be treated. 

World Awareness Week 2023

Reception children went on the train to visit Canterbury Cathedral. The children experienced awe and wonder as many gasps and 'wows' were heard as we entered the Cathedral. Some children linked the size of the cathedral to God's love. One child said that the Monk's garden 'smelled like God's love'. The children explored all the areas of the Cathedral and showed respect and understood that this place is special and where Christians come to worship. They learnt about acts of worship like lighting candles, singing hymns, reading from the Bible and and praying. Some children even said a prayer in the very quiet crypt. 

 

Years 1 and 4 had a virtual session from Deborah from Chatham Synagogue. They learnt about special objects and Jewish worship. They learnt how to write in Hebrew and draw the Star of David.

Years 2 and 5 went to the Sittingbourne Islamic Centre to learn all about how Muslims worship. The children showed respect by taking off their shoes, listening carefully and asking thoughtful questions. The children were given some treats at the end as a thank you for coming to learn about the Islam religion. They were also given a copy of the Quran and the children were amazed that some Muslims are able to read out everything by memory.  One pupil said 'I didn't know much about Muslims before. Now I do - they're pretty cool'.  The children learnt about the importance of prayer mats and designed their own. They learnt about, and were invited to join in, with the actions for Muslim prayer. 

Years 3 and 6 visited different Gurdwaras. Year 3 went to visit Parminder at the Medway Towns Gurdwara. They learnt all about what is important to Sikhs and saw the very special holy scriptures. Year 6 went to visit Guru Nanak Darbar in Gravesend. They learnt about Sikh worship and tried some delicious food in the Langar. Both classes experienced the hospitality of the Sikhi people. 

Year 3 - Medway Towns Gurdwara

Year 6 at Siri Guru Nanak, Gravesend Gurdwara

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