St Mark's CE Primary School
Implementation – ‘Enlightenment Days’
RE is delivered in blocked sessions and RE days called ‘Enlightenment Days.’ At the start of each half – term, a whole unit from either Understanding Christianity or Emmanuel resources will be taught by each class in line with our long-term plan (see appendix 1). In addition, Enlightenment Days will be held across the school to cover religious festivals such as Diwali, Eid and Christmas. The expectation is that a minimum of 5% of curriculum time is allocated to RE. This equates to the following:
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RE teaching and learning |
Collective Worship |
Christian meditation |
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Reception (Starfish) |
36 hours per year, integrated into relevant strands of the EYFS |
20 mins daily |
1 – 3 mins daily |
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Key Stage 1 |
36 hours per year |
20 mins daily |
1 – 3 mins daily |
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Key Stage 2 |
45 hours per year |
20 mins daily |
3 – 5 mins daily |
Time is allocated in each class before lunch to say Grace. Bible stories will be read and/ or re-enacted using story bag props and reflection activities are weekly.
CHRISTIAN MEDITATION
We have introduced Christian Meditation daily in school. we use these positive affirmations in our sessions. Please take a look at our power-point presentations above, and if you would like to see a session in action, please arrange this via the school office.
