Autumn 2026

In Year 6 we have spent time exploring Hinduism. We have looked at some of the key events, festivals and ideas within the Hindu religion. We have used our learning from previous years to think more deeply about the religion of Hinduism, exploring the concept of Karma, thinking about why many Hindus choose not to eat meat, and how the Samskaras provide a framework for life as a Hindu. 

Summer 2026

During Summer we have explored the different places of worship for those with different faiths or beliefs. We've looked at the different features in different mosques, the different denominations in Christianity and how churches can differ, as well as the differences between Orthodox and Reform synagogues. 

We have finished the year by reflecting on how Buddhism compares to the other dharmic religions of Hinduism and Sikhism. We have thought about whether there are different kinds of Buddhism, whether Buddhism is a religion, a philosophy or a way of life, and whether we have to follow a religion to be spiritual.

Spring 2026

In Spring the children learn about the Holocaust and what lessons can be learnt from this time. They learn about Anti-Semitism, and explore the effects of anti-sematic propaganda, what happened to many Jews across Europe, and what lessons we can learn from the Holocaust. 

In the second half of Spring the children learn about what many Christians believe Jesus did to save the world, how they believe people felt about Jesus, who they believe was responsible for Jesus' death, and why Christians believe Jesus died. 

Autumn 2025

Year 6 have spent time exploring Hinduism, and some of the key events, festivals and ideas within the Hindu religion. They have used their learning from previous years to think more deeply about the religion of Hinduism, exploring the concept of Karma, thinking about why many Hindus choose not to eat meat, and how the Samskaras provide a framework for life as a Hindu. 

In Autumn 2 Year 6 have explored why Christians believe that the world needed a saviour, whether Jesus was the messiah that they believe that people had hoped for, and what Mary and Joseph thought. The children did brilliantly at 'hot seating' as Mary and Joseph, acting as the characters and giving what they believe their thoughts would have been at the time.