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Religious Education

Religious Education (RE) at Drighlington Primary School

At Drighlington Primary, we believe that learning about different religions and worldviews helps children to understand each other and live well together. Through RE, children explore beliefs, traditions and ways of life from a range of cultures, helping them to develop respect, empathy and a strong sense of belonging.

We want our children to feel confident in who they are, while also understanding and appreciating the beliefs of others. RE helps children to think deeply, ask questions and reflect on their own values.

“Religions are different roads converging to the same point…” – Mahatma Gandhi

What does RE look like in our school?

RE is taught through engaging lessons where children learn about a range of religions and worldviews, including Christianity and other major world faiths.

In lessons, children:

Learn about beliefs, traditions and ways of life
Explore how religion can influence people’s choices and actions
Ask questions and share their own thoughts and ideas
Reflect on similarities and differences between religions
Develop respect and understanding for others

We encourage children to think for themselves and understand that everyone’s beliefs and experiences are important.

Year 1 Making Diva Lamps

Year 6 Learning about Baptism at Moorside Church

Year 5 Posting Prayers at the Western Wall as part of their learning on Pilgrimage

Learning beyond the classroom

We bring RE to life through a range of meaningful experiences throughout the year.

Children have opportunities to:

Visit places of worship, such as churches and other local faith settings
Meet and learn from visitors and local faith leaders
Take part in assemblies that explore different religious festivals and stories
Learn about celebrations and traditions from a variety of cultures

These experiences help children to develop a deeper understanding of the diverse world around them.

Why RE matters

RE helps children to:

Understand the diverse world we live in
Build positive relationships with others
Develop values that guide their choices
Become thoughtful and respectful members of society

Year 5 Visit to Bradford Mosque

Year 6 Visit to Guru Gobind Singh Gurdwara

Year 6: Thinking about Values which are Important to Us

Year 6 Drama - The Events of Palm Sunday

Year 3 Visit to Etz Chaim Synagogue

Living our values

RE at Drighlington is not just about learning—it’s about how we live and treat others.

We encourage children to develop important values such as:

Kindness and respect
Fairness and honesty
Empathy and understanding
Tolerance and acceptance

Children are also given opportunities to put these values into action. For example:

Taking part in community events such as the Leeds Bear Hunt charity event
Supporting others through donations to our local foodbank

What skills do children develop?

Through RE, children build:

Confidence in expressing their own ideas
Respect for different beliefs and cultures
The ability to think deeply and ask questions
An understanding of right and wrong
A sense of responsibility within their community

We respect that parents have the right to withdraw their child from all or part of Religious Education (RE); if you are considering this, please contact the school so we can discuss your request and the arrangements that would be put in place.

How you can help your child at home

Partnerships with parents and carers is an important part of Drighlington Primary School. Working closely with parents enables us to ensure parents feel confident that their child is safe, well looked and is receiving a high quality education during their school hours. The links below offer a range of resources that may also be useful to families.

Activities for Children: https://cafod.org.uk/Education/Kidz-Zone

Bible Stories: https://biblehub.com/childrens/

BBC Bitesize KS1: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/zxnygk7

https://www.bbc.co.uk/teach/class-clips-video/religions-of-the-world/zfxwpg8

BBC Bitesize KS2: https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/subjects/z7hs34j

Topmarks Games and Activities: https://www.topmarks.co.uk/Search.aspx?Subject=25&AgeGroup=2

RE Questions and Answers: https://request.org.uk/resource/?view=resources&cat=3

World Religions: http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/Religion.html

Places to visit

Local Places of Worship:

Moorside Church: http://www.moorsidechurch.org.uk/

St Paul's Church: https://www.achurchnearyou.com/church/18108/