Forgiveness Fun: Bringing Stories to Life in P5-7!
This week, our P5-7 pupils explored Forgiveness and Reconciliation in their RE lesson. We started by discussing what these words mean and why they’re so important for building strong relationships and friendships. The children shared great ideas on how forgiveness can heal and bring people closer.
We read and discussed the parable of The Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32), a story that beautifully shows the power of forgiveness. Inspired by this, the pupils got into groups to create their own role-plays, acting out scenarios where they asked for and received forgiveness and reconciled with each other.
There was so much fun and laughter as they performed their sketches, showing how forgiving others can be both meaningful and enjoyable. It was a fantastic way for everyone to learn how valuable forgiveness is!
Check out the photos below to see our pupils in action. We’re proud of how they embraced this important topic!
- UNCRC Children’s Rights:
- Article 14 – Right to Freedom of Thought, Conscience, and Religion: This right was covered by allowing the pupils to explore and discuss the concepts of forgiveness and reconciliation within the context of their religious education. By discussing “The Prodigal Son” and encouraging personal reflection, the lesson promoted their right to develop their own views and spiritual understanding.
- Article 13 – Right to Freedom of Expression: Through group discussions and role-plays, the children expressed themselves creatively and freely.
- SDG Goals:
- SDG 16 – Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions: By teaching the importance of forgiveness and reconciliation, the lesson contributed to building peaceful and inclusive communities.
- SHANNARI:
- Respected / Included / Nurtured / Achieving / Responsible
- Meta-Skills:
- Collaborating / Communicating / Feeling / Creativity / Sense-making / Critical Thinking / Adapting
