Religious Education
Religious Education Learning Overview
Religious Education Quality Mark
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the Religious Education Quality Gold Mark. Click on the links to view the certificate and assessor feedback:
Religious Education Quality Gold Mark and Assessor Feedback
At Pickhurst Academy we provide teaching of Religious Education for all pupils, in accordance with the Bromley syllabus. Our aim is to promote the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development of pupils and of society, and prepare pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life.
Within the Religious Education curriculum, we encourage the children to investigate, explore and reflect on their own thinking and others responses to big questions. The lessons are planned and sequences to support pupils in building an ever-increasing picture over time constantly extending their knowledge, understanding and vocabulary around concepts of believing, living and thinking.
Throughout each module, the children are exposed to the main religious beliefs of the world (Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and Sikhism) alongside non-religious beliefs too. Additionally, they will extend this knowledge to reflect on smaller religious communities such as Zoroastrianism, Humanism and the Baha’i faith. Within each lesson, children are encouraged to enquire with curiosity, imagination and to ask questions to strengthen their holistic and inquisitive attitudes towards different faiths.
We also hold collective worship on a daily basis. Assemblies are broadly Christian, exploring themes such as friendship, perseverance and tolerance. We learn about famous people and traditions from around the world. In our assemblies, we celebrate the achievements of those within our own and our wider community. It is your right to withdraw your child from Religious Education lesson or collective worship. If you wish to do so, you should speak to the Principal of the Academy, in confidence, who will make the necessary arrangements.
Hello, my name is Zachary A (Yew class) I am 10 years old and in Year 5 at Pickhurst Academy.
I have a keen interest in different religious beliefs and enjoy promoting and celebrating the cultural diversity within our school and community. Helping others less fortunate is also something I am passionate about.
Being a keen fundraiser, I hope to raise a greater awareness of charities that support our local community and the wider world.
It is my aim, to further encourage, the celebration of cultural diversity and charity awareness throughout the school, thinking of others before we think of ourselves.
This will be achieved in many ways such as, promoting and asking for further trips to religious places of worship for all year groups and fundraising adverts that help raise money for charities that help and support people within our local area.
