RE

 

The RE department aims to assist students in contemplating the ultimate purpose of human life and to guide them in their personal search for meaning.  This is done through the study of human experiences, which raise fundamental questions about beliefs and values.  The department also aims to include a celebration of self, and a study of the variety of religious traditions.  Personal reflection on attitude and values concerning daily life is encouraged, as is tolerance of each other’s sincerely held beliefs.  There are extensive teaching resources and chairs with removable writing boards allow maximum flexibility and permit a variety of teaching styles to be used.  They are easily rearranged for group discussion or stacked to allow drama and role play to take place.

 

The department uses a lively, wide-ranging and fast moving syllabus to stimulate and maintain interest in a subject that is highly relevant to the contemporary world. The Short Course GCSE qualification gives all students an understanding of Christian Ethics as well as an opportunity to study Islam.