We are delighted to host yet another Speed Meet, our monthly bespoke RMPS CLPL opportunities. This month we are delighted to host Kerry Patterson the Manager of The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre. The Centre is based in Garnethill Synagogue, the first purpose-built synagogue in Scotland. Thier displays show the development Read more
Would you like to find out more about Judaism and Scotland’s Jewish history? The Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre (SJHC) offers visits for primary and secondary pupils, covering a range of levels and topics. The Centre is based in Garnethill Synagogue in Glasgow city centre. A beautiful historic building, it was Read more
This This session will provide an overview of relevant Jewish topics and traditions, as well as looking at challenges that can come up when teaching about Judaism. We will be exploring some resources from the Jewish Council of Scotland which can be used in a classroom setting, and will have an opportunity to ask questions as well. We will also discuss how to support Jewish students and families in the classroom.
As we aspire to the safe and thriving futures we want for faith communities in Scotland, we must prioritise the education of today’s young people.
Festival events for Scottish Interfaith Week 2025 will explore the key priorities of Scotland’s youth: Education, climate, mental health, poverty and discrimination.
Our hope is to encourage young people to engage in the festival, learn about other cultures and meet people from diverse religious and belief backgrounds.
When we make space for dialogue and understanding, our whole society flourishes.
Find out about our competition for schools and ways to engage young people in the festival.
Our existing S1 course focused on “feeding facts” and testing memory, so I designed two new units: a first which broke critical thinking down into 5 BGE-friendly basic questions (with tie-ins to the signposting language of senior-phase analysis) and a second which applied and assessed these skills with respect to 7 world faiths. An innovative method for classifying religions was developed.
Looking for a fun and educational end-of-term activity? STARME is excited to offer a free Spring Festivals RME Escape Room! This interactive game allows pupils to explore Holi, Vaisakhi, Easter, and Eid through engaging clues and problem-solving. No prior knowledge is needed, and it’s perfect for individual or team work. Read more
It’s that time of year again! We would love to highlight resources from our friends at the Scottish Bible Society. As part of their Must Know Bible Series they have a whole suite of resources centred around The Christmas Story. The resources are linked to the curriculum, include lesson plans, Read more
Originally Presented at Scottish Teachers Association of RME – Festival of Learning 2024. As an experienced primary teacher and now teacher educator, my motivation is to bring about positive change in our pedagogy that is underpinned by the values of global citizenship and social justice. As a specialist in antiracist Read more
Scottish Interfaith Week 2024 Scottish Interfaith Week is an annual community-led festival celebrating the nation’s religious and cultural diversity. Each year we have around 70 events hosted across Scotland by faith communities, interfaith groups, organisations, local councils, schools and more. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the festival which Read more
The session focuses on enhancing positive classroom participation in RMPS, particularly through innovative teaching methods for Buddhism. It will include sharing resources and task ideas, such as an interactive “Puja and Buddhist Worship Workshop.” Participants will exchange effective practices, lesson strategies, and approaches that foster engagement.