BELIEVE IT OR NOT

We are coming to the end of our first term and I would like to find out what you think about your homework tasks so far. Please leave a comment and tell me:
1. Whether you enjoy your homework tasks in RE
2. Whether you think that it extends your learning
3. Which type of tasks do you prefer? (puzzles, model making, research, illustrations, interviews, cooking etc)
4. What suggestions do you have for future homework tasks in RE?

Yeah! R.E. Homework!!  You lucky, lucky Year 7s, you get to have R.E. homework every week!  To ease you in gently your first task is to produce a poster for YOUR R.E. room to advertise all the great things we do!  Try to use some of the keywords like:

REspect  REsearch   CompaRE    REspond   InterpREt   SacREd  RElevant   ExpREss

Remember the best ones will make it on the wall!

It's the start of a new school year and I would like to welcome everyone back and say hi to the new Year 5 pupils. Things to look forward to in R.E. @ Nodehill this half term include a MAPP Day visit to Winchester Cathedral; a Special Act of Service and 'Jewish' Day for our Year 8 pupils and Walk Through the Old Testament for our Year 5 pupils - to name but a few! Have a great term, work hard and leave me lots of comments!!

RE Podcasting at Nodehill

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Religion and the Media

 

Year 8 pupils have recently began a unit on 'Religion and the Media' and are looking at various newspaper stories to see whether religion is portrayed in a negative or a positive way.  To do this they will need to research what the story is about and the religious teachings surrounding it.  Pupils need to complete this survey to let me know their initial thoughts.

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Glitter Graphics

Glitter Graphics

Some Year 8 pupils have been creating collages based on their learning of the Muslim belief in life after death.  They chose either Jannah (Heaven) or Jahannam (Hell).  A Special Mention went to this first fantastic piece in chalks and pastels.  Let me know what you think.

 

 

Year 7 pupils have been working on their presentations on world wealth.  They chose which religion they wanted to focus on and looked at the teachings on money, poverty and charity.  They then looked at the differences and similarities between their focus religion and another - because they want to achieve a Level 5!  They also chose how to present their findings - either by way of powerpoint, drama, film show, interview, poster, leaflet...
watch this space!

Jewish Beliefs in Life After Death

Year 8 are learning about Death Rites and Beliefs in Life After Death this term.  They have performed some fantastic dramas of the customs and traditions remembered after a Jewish person has died.  Now they are looking at Gan Eden and Sheol, the places where some Jewish people believe they may go following death.  Here is the powerpoint to remind them of the description of these places as they will be preparing collages for display soon.  Watch this space...Download The Jewish Funeral

Spring Term

Belated Happy New Year to everyone!  It has been a busy start to 2009 with new units started for the Spring term for all year groups!  Year 5 begin their unit on Hinduism, Year 6 are learning Islam, Year 7 will be learning about how the six main faiths view wealth and Year 8 have begun their work on Death.  Leave me a comment to let me know what you are looking forward to this term in R.E.

Year 7 pupils had the opportunity to speak to Christian visitors to the Island this week. The visitors are from all over the UK and have spent the week in Newport as part of 'Hope 2008' and Evangelist Week. They heard how some of Jesus' parables are relevant today and had the opportunity to share their wishes and views. Let me know what you thought and, of course, what you learnt!