Religious Education
RE is a core subject at St John and St James. RE is taught every week from Nursery to Year 6. The curriculum is based on The London Diocesan Board for Schools RE Syllabus. Children have ‘Big Questions ‘ to answer which means they can develop their knowledge and understanding of Christianity, World faiths and other world views. Two thirds of the RE curriculum is based on the teaching of Christianity and one third based around major world faiths.
Withdrawal from Religious Education or Collective Worship
Parents who wish to exercise their right to withdraw their child from Religious Education or Collective Worship will need to contact the Headteacher or Assistant Headteacher, Shani Glover, to discuss arrangements for alternative provision
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In the Autumn term, we raised money for Macmillan Cancer Support. Each class baked a variety of treats, and all the profits were donated to the Macmillan charity. Thank you to all the staff, children, and parents for helping us raise money for this important cause and make a positive impact on our wider community.
Macmillan Cancer Support is a UK-based charity that provides emotional, practical, and financial support to people affected by cancer. Their goal is to ensure that no one has to face cancer alone.
Click the link to watch us in action!
The Great Big Live Nativity
We joined thousands of pupils across the UK for a joyful, interactive Great Big Live Nativity — a fun-filled 20-minute assembly celebrating the Christmas story through story, song, and wonder.
We also connected live with children in Kenya who are refugees from Sudan, as they shared what Christmas means to them and how they celebrate in their community.
We were invited to take part in simple nativity-themed dress-up for a non-uniform day and bring a £1 contribution to support our partner schools in Kenya. We didn’t wear non-uniform, but we did bring in £1 donations.
The funds raised will help provide laptops and school desks for refugee children, as well as support the work of the Great Big Live Assembly.
On Friday 17th September please wear jeans to school and bring a suggested donation of £1. We want to raise money to make a difference for children affected by genetic disorders. Don’t forget to wear your school uniform clothes on your top half!
RE Art project-The Bible
Incarnation
In Year 3, we learnt about the Incarnation. The Incarnation is when God came down to earth as a human – Jesus. This is important to Christians because we believe that God chose to make himself like us so that he could understand us better.
Virtual Visits
Due to Covid-19, we have not been able to visit places or worship. Our Year 6 pupils had the opportunity to virtually interview our local Vicar Father Nigel, to find out more about Confirmation. This linked to our RE unit ‘How has the Christian Message survived for 2000 years?’
The London Diocesan Board for Schools Annual Service at St Paul’s Cathedral
