Downside Primary School

Year 5 Cambridge Mosque visit April/May 2026 13th May 2026
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Year 5 have started their unit of work on Islam. As a part of this unit, they were lucky enough to visit the Cambridge central mosque and learn about their commitment to sustainability through its architectural design, featuring advanced technology that gives it a near-zero carbon footprint, and honouring natural forms and materials with its forest-like vaulting.

Cambridge Mosque Visit 2026 27th Apr 2026
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Brampton Class had an inspiring day exploring Europe’s first eco-mosque! From the stunning "tree-like" architecture to the intricate geometric art, it was a fantastic way to bring our RE unit of work on Islam to life. We also delved into history by discussing the Museum of Early Islamic Civilisation, discovering how the Islamic Golden Age shaped the science and technology we use today.

Eid 2026 11th Apr 2026
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Ramadhan Food Packs Donation 5th Mar 2026
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We would like to say a huge thank you to Luton Foodbank, Discover Islam and Hayaat Welfare Trust for their generous donation of £50 gift vouchers and Ramadhan Food Packs for 10 families at Downside Primary School. Your kindness and support during the holy month of Ramadhan have made a real difference to our families. Thank you for your continued generosity and community spirit.

Year 1 - RE - Christianity 8th Jan 2026
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The children have been learning about Christianity and Christmas. They learned about advent, the story of the first Christmas and the importance of Christingles and what each part represents.

Year 1 - Nativities 7th Jan 2026
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The children performed the story of the very first Christmas! They spent all half-term practising their lines and learning their songs.

Year 3 Church Visit 26th Nov 2025
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Year 3 children visited St Mary's church as part of their RE topic ' what kind of world did Jesus want?' . During the visit, the children learnt about the history of the church and the role of a vicar., they alsogot the opportunity to make their own Christingle.

Year 4 Multi-faith Assembly 18th Sep 2025
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Year 4 enjoyed a special multi-faith assembly where stories from different religions were brought to life through engaging enactments.

Year 3 Judaism Assembley 8th Jul 2025
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The Year 3 children put on a informative assembly about Judaism to their families this week. Thanks to everyone who attended and well to all the children.

Year 3 Synagogue Trip 3rd Jul 2025
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Year 6 R.E. Christian Creation Story 3rd Jun 2025
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This week in RE, Year 6 pupils recalled the Christian Creation Story and produced artwork as a group to show what Christians believe God created on each day. Check them out in action!

Year 6 visit to the Mandir 2025 13th May 2025
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Year 5 Cambridge Mosque visit 2025 13th May 2025
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Year 4 visit to the Gurdwara 13th May 2025
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Year 3 trip to St Marys church 13th May 2025
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Year 5 Cambridge Mosque visit 5th May 2025
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Year 5 have started their unit of work on Islam. As a part of this, they have been lucky enough to visit the Cambridge central mosque.

Ramadhan Food Packs Donation 25th Mar 2025
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Year 6- Mandir learning 24th Mar 2025
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As part of their learning about Hindu traditions and beliefs, children visited a local Mandir to develop their knowledge around how and where Hindus worship.

Year 2 Charity Bake Sale 12th Feb 2025
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As part of our RE unit, we raised money for charity by holding a bake sale for our parents and other children. We learnt that all religions can give to charity and show that they care.

RE - Caring assembly 7th Feb 2025
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We performed an assembly to our parents to show how different religions care for each other.

Year 3 Rockhopper Church Visit 2nd Dec 2024
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Rockhopper visited St Mary’s church as part of their learning about the features of a Church in RE. All the children were given the opportunity to make a Christingle. Thanks to everyone at St marys.

Year 3 Church Visit 27th Nov 2024
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King class visited St Mary's church on Monday 25th November 2024. The children explored the church and listened to an informative talk led by the church volunteers.

Year 5 Cambridge Mosque visit- Hamilton Class 8th May 2024
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The children visited the Mosque in Cambridge to see inside of a mosque and to study the architecture and symbolism.

Year 2 - Hot Cross Buns 27th Mar 2024
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As part of our learning about Easter, we looked at different ways Christians celebrate Easter. We got to make hot cross buns with help from Chef Paul!

Bake sale for Keech Hospice 1st Mar 2024
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Year 2 held a bake sale to raise money for Keech Hospice. This also linked to our RE topic of 'Caring for others'. We learnt that all religions as well as non-religious people can care for others and raise money for charity.

Year 2 caring assembly 10th Feb 2024
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In RE we have been learning about how religious and non-religious people care for each other. We performed an assembly to our parents to show how different religions show they care.

Year 4 Trip to the Gurdwara 12th Dec 2023
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Year 4 children had an interesting visit to the Gurdwara.