‘We have more in common, than that which divides us,’ Jo Cox
At Abingdon Primary School, we are proud that all the major world religions are represented across our school community and within our curriculum. We recognise the fundemental role that Religious Education plays in supporting our children not only to understand their place in our school community, but also their place in society as a whole as well as considering how religion has shaped our history.
‘People of different religions and cultures live side by side in almost every part of the world, and most of us have overlapping identities which unite us with very different groups. We can love what we are, without hating what – and who – we are not. We can thrive in our own tradition, even as we learn from others, and come to respect their teachings.’ Kofi Annan
We follow the Middlesbrough Agreed Syllabus, which principally aims: ‘to engage pupils in enquiring into and exploring questions arising from the study of religion and belief’.
Our religious education enables children to go beyond tolerence and learn to respect and supports our postition as a School of Sanctuary. This is because to simply tolerate is a form of passive coexistance, it often entails a sense of reservation and merely accepting the existance of differing beliefs. Whereas our religious education curriculum goes beyond this to teach respect for religions. This means showing an admiration for someone or something who displays good ideas or qualities. It shows a higher regard for individuals and their views. This distinction is often overlooked in today’s discussions, creating misunderstandings that have implications for our society which is why we feel so strongly about our curriculum.
RE Long Term Map
Please follow the link for more information on Middlesbrough SACRE
https://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk/schools-and-education/middlesbrough-sacre/
Right to withdraw
Parents have the legal right to withdraw their child from all or part of RE lessons. They can withdraw their child without giving a reason. If you wish to excerise this right, please complete the attached form and return it to the school office.
