School Visits

School Visits, from Rotherham or further afield, are very welcome at all the Churches listed on this site. We have been working hard to link visits to the National Curriculum.

In 1998-99 All Saints' and the Chapel on the Bridge welcomed over 600 school children for tours, activities and role-plays. Make sure your school is not missing out on this valuable learning experience.

Religious Education

Key Stages 1, 2, 3:

General tour of the Parish Church:

• things usually found in a Church (and why); basic symbolism; how Christians worship; the Church as a focus of Christian activities; the role of the Church in the community.

Key Stage 3:

Clergy and Hierarchy:

• the role and significance of vestments (possible role playing opportunity); who does what in a typical service.

Ceremonies:

• different ceremonies that take place in Church (role playing opportunity); symbols connected with rites of passage/ceremonies.

Role Playing:

• We have the facilities for pupils to re-enact weddings and baptisms in All Saints' Church, and are looking into providing this activity at other churches.

History

Key Stages 1, 2, 3:

Local History:

• general tour of Church; Church's history over a period of time; Church's involvement in the community over a period of time, or relative to specific events.

Other Subjects

Geography:

• climb the tower at All Saints' and see the modern and ancient street plan of Rotherham.

Art:

• study of the art and architecture in the churches; details of carvings (in wood and stone); study of paintings of the church.

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