Big Questions about CreationLocally Agreed Syllabus links: 3.2
- Meet the animals at Halifax Minster
- Creative story telling
- Discuss the big questions about the story of Creation
- Create a piece of artwork based on these big questions
Half-day visit (2 hrs)
Across the world – Caring for each otherLocally Agreed Syllabus links: 6.2, 6.3
Cross Curricular links: Geography
- Exploration of three different Christian communities linked to Halifax Minster: Aachen in Germany, Mara in Tanzania, Halifax in UK
- Discover how they support each other through charity work, sharing skills and experience, sharing scripture
- Find out what life is like in Mara and Aachen
- Learn a German and Tanzanian song
Full day visit
The drama of Worship – experience and explore Locally Agreed Syllabus links: 4.2, 5.3, 5.4, 6.4
- An interactive exploration of how Eucharist teaches us what is important to Christians including beliefs, forgiveness, inspiration, Christian life
- Includes singing, drama, craft
- Also a great visit for those who are preparing for admission to communion
Half-day visit (2 hrs)
Labyrinth DayCross curricular links: RE, History, Art, Geography, and Spirituality
- Walk a variety of labyrinths
- Discover their history, where you find them and the different ways they are created
- Explore how they are used and walked
- Learn how to draw and create labyrinths
- Create 3 different pieces of art work using a variety of media
Full day visit
Christianity and Islam
Locally Agreed Syllabus links: 3.4, 4.3, 5.2, 6.4
Cross curricular links: SEAL, community cohesion
- A very popular visit where pupils have the opportunity to think about the things Muslims and Christians have in common and where they differ
- Pupils explore beliefs and practises through a interactive tour of Halifax Minster
- An opportunity for learning, questioning and dialogue
Half-day (2 hrs) visit
Visit costs: 2 hr £3.50 per pupil, full day £6.00 per pupil.