Other Faiths

Visit to the Mosque – October 2025

Years 3 visited the Al Rahma Masjid Mosque in Liverpool to give them experience of another place of worship. They had a wonderful visit and learned so much about Islam. We were shown around and given a talk by a wonderful speaker who taught the children lots about the religion. It was very child friendly, quiet and peaceful visit and the children got a great deal from it. We will definitely be visiting again.

Here are some examples of what our children said after the visit

‘I liked how nice the speaker was and I enjoyed learning about how the muslim people pray 5 times each day.’

‘When we went to the Mosque we  had to take our shoes off as a sign of respect. We got to take our shoes off like Muslim people do before they enter the Mosque.’

‘I liked the inside of the Mosque and guessing how many people could fit in. Did you know it can fit in 4500 in the Mosque and any more than that would have to go outside and pray.’

‘We talked about how many people go to the Mosque every friday.’

‘I learned that before Muslim people pray they wash their hands and feet.’

‘We listened to part of the Quaran which is read from left to right and also the call to prayer which can reach peoples homes to remind them of prayer.’

‘The call to prayer was really good. The man sang it for us when we were there.’

‘I loved hearing the call to prayer. We were taught about the different times Muslims pray during the day.’

‘I liked it because it was calm and quiet and we learned lots about the Muslim faith. They face Mecca when they are praying. Mecca is the Holy city.’

‘The person who talked to us was really interesting. He talked to us in Arabic. 

‘We saw a man praying and the teacher told us how the man spent all day in the Mosque praying as it was a safe and secure place for him.’

Visit from Mr Winik our school Governor July 2025

Mr Winik came to school to talk to the children in EYFS, Year 2 and Year 3 about his Jewish faith. He spoke to EYFS about the Synagogue where Jewish people go to worship and the Torah, the holy book, which is read from right to left.

‘He shared his experiences of Shabbat with Year 2, explaining that Shabbat is the Jewish weekly day day of rest which starts on a Friday at sundown and ends Saturday at nightfall. It celebrates the creation of the world, where God worked for six days and rested on the seventh. It is special time for family, joy, prayer and no work, such as homework, driving or no using electronic devices.

With Year 3, Mr Winik talked about Passover which they had been learning about in class. Passover is one of the most important festivals in the Jewish year. It is a celebration of the story of Exodus. During Passover, Jews remember how their ancestors left slavery behind them when they were led out of Egypt by Moses. Passover is celebrated with a series of rituals. Each ritual symbolises a different part of the story.

Visit to the Synagogue – November 2018

Years 5 & 6 visited the Synagogue  in Princes Road. What an amazing experience for the staff and children. The awe when we entered the building was a sight to see. The children were given a talk and shown artefacts that are used and kept in the Synagogue. They loved it and were given such a brilliant time. They learned so much and again were able to compare the Jewish religion to ours. There are many similarities and of course differences. A thoroughly enjoyable time was had by all.

Here are some examples of what our children said after the visit

‘I thought it was really enjoyable. Much better learning from a real place than a PowerPoint or sheets.’

‘It was a good place for the children to be educated about Judaism.’

‘I like how they read the Torah from right to left.’

‘It was really nice and peaceful.’

‘I love the decoration and all the gold.’