One of the 5 pillars of Islam is charity, and that’s why this year we were most grateful when ISOC were given the opportunity to organise charity week. AGGS were part of over 200 institutionsContinue reading
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How humanist are you?
It was The World Humanist Day on Friday 21st June. How humanist are you? Find out by taking this quick quiz: https://humanism.org.uk/humanism/how-humanist-are-you/
Why RS Matters to Me:
A lot of people assume RS is just a study of a few different religions, maybe the differences between them or the practises which may be involved in them. In actuality, it’s far from this.Continue reading
RS Quiz No 6
Can you name the Muslim female World War 2 veteran who was awarded a George Cross for bravery? What was the name of the first mosque in Britain and who founded it? Where does theContinue reading
Year 7 Trip to Rome
During February Half Term (9-12th April) the RS department took 32 students to the Italian city of Rome. The trip was organised to study the concept of ‘pilgrimage’, a topic Year 7 will study asContinue reading
RS Quiz No. 5 – Easter
Easter Quiz The second largest holiday for eating candy is Easter. Which is the first? In which country did the idea of the Easter bunny start? What was the purpose of the Easter Act passedContinue reading
Japan Trip returns
We have returned safely from a fantastic trip to Japan. The students have been a real pleasure to accompany and were a credit to themselves and the school. See the trip blog here Mrs. EdmundsonContinue reading
Japan – Day 4
Good evening all, or should we say, ‘good morning’!? Today our friends jet-lag and exhaustion certainly made their presence known- I don’t think a mini-bus of 13 teenage girls have ever been so quiet; ‘TheContinue reading
Japan – Day 3
The traditional style breakfast this morning included natto (fermented soy beans) which were an acquired taste but something we were all eager try. After our interesting breakfast, we packed our bags and got in aContinue reading
Japan – Day 2
Japan Day 2 Feeling slightly more energised than the previous day , we set off from the hotel to visit the Meiji Shinto shrine. Our guide explained to us how Shinto shrines were for happyContinue reading
Japan – Day 1
Konnichiwa! Welcome to our first blog about the exciting adventures we will have in Japan. You probably thought our day started off normally where we are all energised and ready to go. Wrong! Half ofContinue reading
Landed in Japan
Easy flight. We are in awe of the toilets in the airport already!
RS Quiz No. 4
Judaism quiz from the Jewish Society, written by Ruby in Year 8 How many Gods do Jewish People believe in? What did G-d give to Moses on Mount Sinai? What is the name of theContinue reading
Year 8 Trip to the Synagogue
The trip to the Synagogue was an amazing experience! It was very interesting because it linked perfectly to what Year 8 have been studying in their RS lessons. We got the opportunity to ask theContinue reading
Welcome to the Japan Trip Blog!
This is where the Japan trip team will be posting updates about our various activities for parents to see. We will ask each of you to write some of the blog daily to let parentsContinue reading
Japan Trip, February Half Term 2019
Friday 14th – Sunday 25th February 2019 Welcome.
RS Quiz No 3
10 Questions to debunk Christmas Myths How many wise men are there? Why is Christmas celebrated on December 25th? What, in the traditional nativity story, may be a clue as to whyContinue reading
RS Quiz No 2
Hindu society Question 1 Which Hindu festival is known as the ‘festival of light’? Question 2 Who is celebrated in the festival of Navaratri? Question 3 Which Hindu God is believed to have the headContinue reading
RS Quiz No 1
This quiz is about Islam Question 1 How many Muslims fought with the Allies in the First World War? Question 2 What language does the term ‘alkali’ come from? Question 3 Who said, ‘What actionsContinue reading
RS Quiz No. 4 – answers
Judaism Quiz Answers One – Judaism is monotheistic. Ten Commandments – Decalogue. Orthodox, Conservative and Reform. A ceremony (rite of passage) to mark to transition from childhood to adulthood. Tanakh, Torah, Hebrew Bible
RS Quiz No 3 – Answers
10 Questions to debunk Christmas Myths – Answers How many wise men are there? We do not know! We assume there are three, simply because of the three gifts that are given (Gold, Frankincense, Myrrh).Continue reading
RS Quiz No 2 – Answers
Hindu society quiz – Answers Answer 1 Diawli Answer 2 The Feminine aspect of the Divine Answer 3 Ganesha Answer 4 ISKCON – International Society of Krishna Consciousness (Hare Krishnas) Answer 5 March «Continue reading
RS Quiz No 1 – answers
Answers for Islam Quiz Answer 1 Research indicates that 400 000 to 2.5 million Muslims fought in the trenches with the call to prayer being made, Halal meat being served and Imams, Priests and RabbisContinue reading
RS Quiz no 5 – Answers
The second largest holiday for eating candy is Easter. Which is the first? Halloween In which country did the idea of the Easter bunny start? Germany What was the purpose of the Easter Act passedContinue reading