PUPILS from Peasedown St John Primary School recently visited Bristol Hindu Temple as part of their Religious Education learning.

One of the few Hindu temples in the southwest of England, the Bristol Hindu Temple opened in 1981 and welcomed the pupils from Peasedown St John Primary School for a guided visit.

School headteacher Ruth Noall said: “Our Year 4 pupils had a wonderful and memorable visit to the Bristol Hindu Temple recently. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel extremely welcome. The priest was kind, friendly, and happy to help us learn more about Hinduism, making the visit a very special experience for all of us.

“The trip linked perfectly with our recent learning in Religious Education, where we studied Hinduism, its beliefs, values, and ideas.”

Hinduism is currently the third biggest religion in the world with over one-billion followers. Most are of Indian heritage, but the spiritual tradition has attracted a large number of Western converts over the last 60 years.

Ms Noall added: “Visiting and being in a temple helped to bring our classroom learning to life. We recognised many things we had already learned about, such as the shrine, the murtis (statues of the gods), and the importance of prayer and worship in daily life.

“It also supported our learning about British values, particularly tolerance and respect for people of different faiths and beliefs. We learned how important it is to understand and respect religions that may be different from our own.”

Peasedown St John Primary School offers a diverse and in-depth Religious Education curriculum, giving pupils the opportunity to explore a wide range of religious traditions, ideas, and practices.

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