Interfaith Week

Year 6 were fortunate enough to take part in Interfaith Week this week.  We visited the Guildhall where we learned more about both the Islamic faith and Humanism from guest speakers.  After a refreshment break, we walked to Plymouth's Synagogue - the oldest Ashkenazi Synagogue still in regular use in the English-speaking world. Judaism is our RE topic this term and is linked also to our WWII history topic. Jerry Sibley gave us an in-depth explanation of the roles of the key members of the Synagogue as well as explaining about the Torah, the Ark, the Bimah and the menorah.  The children thoroughly enjoyed their visit as it helped to reinforce their learning.