During the spring term, our R.E. lessons included educational trips to different places of worship. One of the religious buildings we visited was a Buddhist temple, where we learned about Buddhism, including the life of the Buddha, the Four Noble Truths, and the Eightfold Path, which guides people to live a peaceful and meaningful life. We also explored ideas such as meditation, kindness, and non-violence.

After the visit, we went to Chinatown, where we learned about Chinese culture, traditions, and food. We noticed how some beliefs and values connect to Buddhism, such as respect, mindfulness, and living in harmony with others. Trying different foods also helped us understand how culture and religion can be linked in everyday life.

Overall, this R.E. trip helped us understand different religions and cultures more deeply. It taught us to respect other people’s beliefs and showed how values like kindness and peace can be shared across different communities.

Special Forest School sessions are offered across six classrooms on site as an enrichment programme on a rotation basis. In addition, the Forest School area is accessible at all times, with supervision, to access sensory play and exploration in the woodland, supporting play, and supported risk-taking, as well as playing together with peers.