British Values | Birkwood Primary School

Vaisakhi

We learned all about Sikhs special celebration of Vaisakhi. We know they have a procession called Nagar Kirtan. We made our own flags and held our own procession

Year 3 Jemison have worked collaboratively to explain the similarities and differences between the Hindu festivals of Holi and Rama Navami. We know they are both springtime festivals that celebrate the triumph of good over evil, but what is different about them?

Diwali

RE, Year 1

We know a special time for Hindus is Diwali. We know they use Rangoli patterns as a way to decorate for the occasion. We made some of our own…

Muslim festivals

RE, Year 3

Year 3 Obama have been learning about two Muslim festivals. They have explored the similarities and differences between Eid-al-Fitr and Eid-al-Adha.

Buddhism – Wesak

RE, Year 2

We have learnt about the Buddhist festival of Wesak. We know this festival celebrates the birth, enlightenment and death of the Buddha. We talked about the different ways Buddhists celebrate this festival and then made our own lanterns just like Buddhists do.

Eid al-Fitr

RE, Year 1

Mrs Kamran helped us with our learning in RE today. She told us all about Eid al-Fitr and Ramadan. During Eid some Muslims enjoy a dessert called Sheer Khurma. Mrs Kamran made some for us to try – thank you!

Hanukah

RE, Year 3

Year 3 Obama enjoyed tasting latkes as part of their learning about Judaism and the celebration of Hanukah.

Hanukah and Latkes

RE, Year 1

In RE today, we learned all about Hanukkah. We know that Jews make and eat latkes as part of their celebrations so we made some too!

Y2FN RE

RE, Year 2

We learnt about the Jewish celebration of Purim and recreated the story through drama.

Hanukkah

RE, Year 1

We learnt all about the Jewish celebration Hanukkah. We know Jews cook and eat latkes as part of their celebrations, so we did the same!

Christian Rituals

RE, Year 3

Year 3 Jemison have been exploring the Christian rituals of Easter and reflecting on how they are similar or different to our own special times. We understand the meaning behind rituals such as hot cross buns, eggs and Easter resurrection gardens.

Christmas

RE, Year 1

We learned all about Christmas and how it is a special time for Christians. We know that one way they celebrate is by creating Christingles so, we made some too…