Religious Education Department.
In line with the School Mission and Vision Statements the RE department has the following principles:- to assist pupils and staff to grow in the knowledge and love of God and of each other;
- to create a safe environment where all people, of whatever race, colour, creed or status, are equally valued and have equal opportunity;
- to provide all pupils with the opportunity to fulfil their academic potential;
- to facilitate the discovery of a living faith empowered by the Liturgy, with thankfulness for the wonder of creation;
- to encourage a deep respect and knowledge of other faiths, striving to build ecumenical and inter-faith relationships;
- to develop the gifts and talents of each individual;
Pupils will have the opportunity to explore both the Old and New Testament with a view to understanding God’s relationship with his people and
the mission and message of Christ. The GCSE year groups will undertake a detailed study of this message in Luke’s Gospel and through the
exploration of ethical issues from a Christian perspective. Within their time at The Towers pupils will have gained knowledge of other faiths,
especially the three Abrahamic faiths of Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The department strives to educate pupils about their place in the global
family by considering their role as stewards of God’s creation, the importance of tolerance and the example of Christ in care for the poor and disadvantaged.
To this end the RE Department works hand in hand with the Chaplaincy in preparation for school liturgies and fundraising for charitable causes.
(Click here for the Chaplaincy webpage)
| STAFF | |
|---|---|
| Mrs Brenda Green MA, PGCE ( Head of RE & Chaplain) | Year 7,9,10 & 11 |
| Sister Mary Andrew Fulgoney BA | Year 11 |
| Mr Neil Thomas B Ed, CAPS C&G | Year 8 |
RESOURCES.
Religious Education is taught in a well equipped and resourced classroom with interactive whiteboard. Additionally, the Chaplaincy room is used for small group work and reflection times. All year groups have eight lessons per fortnight.
OVERVIEW OF SYLLABUS
Years 7-8
In Year 7 pupils follow ‘The Way’, the first in the ‘The Way, The Truth and The Life series’ published by Teachers’ Enterprise in Religious Education Co Ltd. Following the recent publication of ‘The Truth’ Year 8 now follow this course in tandem with ‘Icons’, which is approved by the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales.
(Click here for Year 7 and 8 Course Details)
Year 9 follow the AQA syllabus Religious Studies A, Religious Beliefs and Lifestyles, Short Course Specification for Unit 2 Christianity:Ethics (405002). This offers the opportunity to cover the large amount of material over a two year period. It means too that we can allow time for a variety of activities appropriate to the liturgical season.
(Click here for Year 9 Course Details)
Will follow the syllabus devised by AQA, Religious Studies A, Religious Beliefs and Lifestyles. Year 10 will complete the Short Course Specification for Unit 2 Christianity: Ethics (405002). Year 11 will complete the Full course in studying Unit 6 St Luke’s Gospel (405006).
(Click here for Year 10 and 11 Course Details)
Years 7 and 8 are taught in Form Groups and assessment of class and homework is done according to agreed department guidelines. Classes will have end of unit tests and a final summer examination.
(Click here for information on the Assessment's in years 7 and 8)
Years 9 – 11 are assessed regularly according to AQA assessment criteria. There is ample opportunity for experience of Past Paper questions and assessment, which allow for target setting to improve knowledge, understanding and examination technique. The first Module Christianity: Ethics is examined at the end of Year 10 and the second module St Luke’s Gospel is examined at the end of Year 11.
(Click here for the AQA Levels of Response)
A small group of pupils who are considering Theology or Religious Studies at Sixth Form meet to discuss the ‘big questions’. This activity considers such questions as the relationship between science and God and theories for the existence of God.
All students have the opportunity to work with the Chaplaincy team in fundraising for charity and for preparation and participation in school liturgies. Students are encouraged to suggest works of charity and to raise whole school awareness through their presentations at school assemblies.
Useful links for GCSE study.http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/kids/impacts/index.html
http://www.cafod.org.uk/
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