Religious Education
At Penruddock, we believe Religious Education encourages children to explore different beliefs with curiosity, respect, and understanding. By learning about major religions and worldviews, children develop empathy and a thoughtful approach to moral and spiritual questions.
Our RE curriculum focusses on the six major world religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Sikhism, Judaism, and Buddhism. Children study each faith in a coherent, progressive way, gaining knowledge of beliefs, practices, and historical and cultural contexts. Lessons are engaging and reflective, using first-hand experiences wherever possible, such as visits to local places of worship. Where visits are not feasible, pupils study artefacts, images, and virtual tours to bring religious life into the classroom. Teachers encourage discussion, reflection, and questioning, and model subject-specific vocabulary, so children can express their ideas clearly and confidently.
Religious Education at Penruddock helps children develop respect and understanding for others, alongside insight into their own beliefs and experiences. Children learn to share their opinions thoughtfully, and their learning is visible in discussions, presentations, and work in floor books.
We also provide enriching opportunities to complement classroom learning. Visits to local places of worship and sessions with religious leaders give children a chance to see beliefs in practice and reflect on their own understanding. These experiences bring the curriculum to life and support children in developing a lifelong respect for diversity and shared humanity.
Skill Progression
Subject Gallery
Remembrance Assembly
Today, the 11th November the children of Penruddock gathered to pay their respects to those people who died in the wars. Each class learnt a different poem to recite about remembrance and as a whole school we recited the famous verse from 'For the Fallen'. We have also made our own poppy wreaths and they are on display under the shelter for all to see.
We will remember them.
Happy Easter from Blencathra Class
Blencathra have been learning about the Christian story of Easter. We made Easter gardens to help us remember the story of Jesus on the cross and rising from the tomb.
Symbols & Objects
KS1 have been looking at symbols and objects from different religions. This week they've looked at Buddhism. The children made Lotus flower lights, the lotus flower lights remind Buddhists of Buddha, the 'Enlightened One'
Judaism in Class 3
The children have been learning about Judaism; their beliefs and their various festivals over the the last half term. We finished our topic with a Jewish passover meal, tasting and learning about the meaning behind all the parts to the meal, it was great fun as you can see!
Hinduism in Class One
Class one have been learning about some of the Hindu Gods and the various stories about them.
Islam - The Qur'an
Class 3 have been learning about Islam and particularly the Qur'an this half term, They've looked at how Muhammed is special to Muslims and how he received the Qur'an. We've had a go at writing in Arabic and have learnt how the Qur'an is treated.
REMEMBRANCE - Our children joined together to share their thoughts, art work and reflections about the fallen and injured who have fought bravely to protect us and secure our freedom. This year was made even more important to us as we joined together with our Ukranian families to share our thoughts.
Penruddock Mandir (Hindu Temple)
As part of their work on Hinduism, Class 3 turned their classroom into a Mandir temple complete with Shrines to various Deity. The Children had to take off their shoes and ring a bell before entering the classroom to pay their respects to the Hindu Deities.
Harvest Thanksgiving
Class 1 children have been looking at where our food comes from and all the people we have to be thankful for who help bring it to our plate. In preparation for our Harvest service they've made pictures using beans and seeds.
Jesus' Jerusalem Journey (by Class 3)
Class 3 have enjoyed learning about the Story of Jesus; from birth to Jerusalem. They've been acting out lots of Bible stories.