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At Hawkedale Primary School we use the Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education developed by Surrey SACRE as a basis for our curriculum.
HAWKEDALE CURRICULUM OUTLINE FOR KEY STAGE 1
Term |
Year One |
Hours |
Year Two |
Hours |
Autumn |
What do Christians believe God is like?
ASU – Why is Harvest a world-wide celebration
Christmas Y1: Why is Christmas important to Christians? |
5-6
5-6
2-3 |
ASU – Is the world a fair place?
Why is the Bible an important book for Christians?
Christmas Y2: What does the Christmas story tell Christians about Jesus? |
5-6
5-6
2-3 |
Spring |
Who is Jesus?
Why did Jesus tell parables?
Easter Y1: What do eggs have to do with Easter? |
5-6
4-5
2-3 |
Why is ‘Church’ important to Christians?
Why do Christians call Jesus ‘Saviour’?
Easter Y2: Why is Easter important to Christians? |
5-6
4-5
2-3 |
Summer |
What is the Torah, and why is it important to Jews?
Why do Jewish families celebrate Shabbat?
Why should we look after our world? |
5-6
5-6
3-4 |
Is prayer important to everyone?
Who is Allah, and how do Muslims worship him?
What is important to Muslim families? |
3-4
5-6
5-6
|
HAWKEDALE CURRICULUM OUTLINE FOR LOWER KEY STAGE 2
Term |
Year Three |
Hours |
Year Four |
Hours |
Autumn |
ASU – How can we live together in one world?
How does the Bible reveal God’s rescue plan?
Christmas Y3: Why are presents given at Christmas – and what might Jesus think? |
6-8
5-6
3-4 |
How can a synagogue help us understand the Jewish faith?
Why do Christians call God ‘Father’?
Christmas Y4: How can artists help us understand Christmas? |
6-8
5-6
3-4 |
Spring |
What are important times for Jews?
How did Jesus change lives?
Easter Y3: What happened – and what matters most to Christians? |
6-8
5-6
3-4 |
Why is praying important for Christians?
ASU – How do people celebrate new life?
Easter Y4: How does Lent help Christians prepare for Easter? |
5-6
6-8
3-4 |
Summer |
How did the Church begin?
Why do Christians share communion?
ASU – What does it mean to be a Hindu? |
5-6
3-4
6-8 |
Is Christian worship the same all around the world?
What do Sikhs value? |
6-8
6-8
|
HAWKEDALE CURRICULUM OUTLINE FOR UPPER KEY STAGE 2
Term |
Year Five |
Hours |
Year Six |
Hours |
Autumn |
What is the ‘golden rule’? – and are they all the same?
Who did Jesus say ‘I AM’?
Christmas Y5: Why is light an important sign at Christmas? |
6-8
5-6
3-4 |
What helps Hindus to worship?
The Trinity: How is God three – and yet One?
Christmas Y6: What do the Gospels say about the birth of Jesus – and why is it ‘good news’? |
6-8
5-6
3-4 |
Spring |
ASU – Why do Christians make promises in marriage?
How did Jesus’ teaching challenge people?
Easter Y5: How do Christians know what happened at Easter? |
6-8
5-6
3-4 |
ASU – How do people express their beliefs through the Arts?
Adam, Eve, Christmas, Easter: what are the connections?
Easter Y6: Did Jesus have to die? |
6-8
5-6
3-4
|
Summer |
How can a mosque help us to understand the Muslim faith?
How do the pillars of Islam help Muslims live a good life?
|
6-8
6-8 |
What is the ‘Buddhist way of life’?
How can churches help us to understand Christian belief? |
6-8
6-8 |