ST MICHAEL'S C OF E PRIMARY

Religious Education

'Religious Education makes a significant contribution to pupils' academic development.' 

Religious education: realising the potential, Ofsted 2013

True to our curriculum driver of 'faith', the teaching of Religious Education is taken serious at St. Michael's. It is one of our core subjects. A breakdown of our RE curriculum is detailed below. 

Curriculum Content 

Reception 

1. Origin Stories - Adam and Even; Nativity
2. Lost and Found - The Lost Sheep; Easter: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ 
3. Journeys - Hinduism: Lakshmi Walks Through the Night; The Road to Damascus 

Year One 

1. Origin Stories - Noah's Ark; Nativity 
2. Lost and Found - The Parodical Son; Easter: The Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ  
3. Journeys - Islam: The Night Story; The Holy Spirit Arrives 

Year Two

1. Christianity: Incarnation - The Nativity 
2. Judaism: The Covenant - The Law of Moses  
3. Christianity: Sacrifice - The Triumphal Entry 
4. Islam: Pilgrimage 

Year Three

1. Hinduism: Dharma 
2. Sikhism 
3. Christianity: Sacrifice - The Last Supper 
4. Buddhism: Karma 

Year Four 

1. Christianity: Incarnation - The Trinity 
2. Judaism: The Covenant 
3. Christianity: Sacrifice - The Trial 
4. Islam: Pilgrimage 

Year Five 

1. Hinduism: Dharma 
2. Sikhism: Langar 
3. Christianity: Sacrifice - The Crucifixion 
4. Buddhism - Karma 

Year Six 

1. Christianity: Incarnation - The Messiah 
2. Judaism: The Covenant - Israeli-Palestinian Conflict 
3. Christianity: Sacrifice - The Resurrection 
4. Islam: Pilgrimage