exploring values and beliefs for tomorrow’s world a month-long celebration of religious education...

... exploring values and beliefs for tomorrow’s world

A month-long celebration of religious education in A month-long celebration of religious education in England and Wales in March 2011England and Wales in March 2011

• celebrate RE and its contribution to society and the education of all pupils

• promote imaginative exploration of questions of meaning, purpose and moral responsibility

• provide a showcase for enjoyable and relevant religious education with pupils of all abilities and age groups

aims to:

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• shine the spotlight on the excellent RE work of teachers, pupils, SACREs and communities in England and Wales

• inspire further creativity and excellence through new projects being developed for all abilities and age groups

• strengthen links between RE and local, regional and national faith communities

aims to:

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• connect RE professionals nationwide, encourage the sharing of good practice and foster lasting relationships

• raise public awareness of RE’s distinctive and positive contribution to society and community cohesion

• create a strong presence for RE in the online community and news media

aims to:

• being an inspiring showcase of learning and teaching

• creating a bank of adaptable resources

• furthering connections within the RE community

aims to leave a lasting legacy by:

• schools and colleges

• community locations

• sacred spaces

• regional and national events

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• identify a Celebrating RE Champion to co-ordinate the planning of local events

• seek grant funding for your projects and events

• identify venues which could host a celebration

• enter RE competitions with an amazing array of prizes

• collaborate on linking projects geographically and virtually

• put a link to the Celebrating RE website from your LA, diocesan or SACRE website

• promote the Celebrating RE month through RE networks, schools, faith communities, libraries and other community groups

• share information about your school or community events and promote them through the Celebrating RE website

• attract media promotion and coverage of your events

• create a local legacy for Celebrating RE

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