Year 1 

Year 1 have been learning about the Creation story and how God put humans on Earth to look after his Creation. They focused on the Nicene Creed’s words “I believe in one God, the Father Almighty, maker of Heaven and Earth” and worked in groups to create artistic representations of the Creed. They listened to Pope Francis’ Laudato Si’ and reflected on what actions harm the Earth, and what actions help the Earth. They have put their learning into action by making bird houses, litter picking, making posters encouraging others to care for the world, and spreading kindness wherever they go, and they have gone on a “God Hunt” around the school grounds, looking at the beauty of Creation.

Year 2

This term in Year 2 we have looked at God's creation and thought about how we could be Stewards of God and help look after our environment. We read the story of Noah and the ark and discussed why God sent the flood and why Noah was saved along with the anmals. We created some art based on the story and thought about how the rainbow was a sign of God's covenant with Noah.

We read Psalm 139 and thought about what each of the lines mean though drama.

We have also looked at the sacrament of Baptism. We explored the signs and symbols of baptism and we all took part in a role play making sure we used the correct wording and actions. 

Year 3

This half term, Year 3 have explored the first account of creation in the book of Genesis as a powerful poetic narrative that reveals Christian beliefs about God as Creator. We have reflected on the idea that Creation is a gift from God, declared ‘good’ and that humanity is made in His ‘image’ and ‘likeness’. These beliefs have invited Year 3 to explore the action of human dignity, equality and the importance of gratitude for creation through prayers, Psalms and artwork. Through scripture and church teachings, we have deepened our understanding of God’s goodness and the call to care for the world and each other.

Year 4

In year 4 this term, our Catholic Social Teaching was Care for Creation. We learnt about being good stewards and how important it is to care for creation. We learnt stories that encourage us to love, have faith and hope. Stories of Abraham and Joseph inspired us to love other people and to have faith in God that he always has a plan for us. We learnt how important it is to love our neighbours as we love ourselves and that helping other people is a good way to show love. We enjoyed role playing the story of Abraham and making posters of how we can take care of our world. 

Year 5 

Year 5 started this half term by looking at the story of Moses and the Burning Bush. They drew their own representation of this and explained the key messages from the story around this. They then started to explore different covenants in the Bible and the significance of these. Their main focus was the covenant that was made at Mount Sinai which we know as the Ten Commandments. They designed their own stone tablets out of clay and to demonstrate their understanding of these. The next focus on sin and throughout these lessons, Year 5 were able to make some thoughtful links back to their own lives. To finish off this half term, they looked at the cardinal virtues and how these support us to live good and happy lives. 

Year 6 

In RE this half term, Year 6 have been learning about the origins of creation and original sin.  We focused on the second creation story in Genesis and explored the story of The Fall and original sin. We explored how Baptism is the first sacrament of the forgiveness of sins and looked at symbols relating to this. Furthermore, we studied the meaning behind the Nicene Creed and the Laudato Si, making links to scripture.  We completed the unit by discussing how religious and scientific beliefs around creation can complement each other.