Religious Studies

Year 4

During one lesson a week, the pupils are introduced to the great Judaeo- Christian stories from the Old and New Testaments. The aim is to create a sense of awe and wonder and allow them to explore their own spirituality through these two great religious traditions.

Year 5

During one lesson a week, the pupils complete a course called Signs and Symbols which seeks to give them an understanding of the practices and procedures of the Christian Church.

Year 6

During one lesson a week, the pupils become eyewitness reporters to the events that took place in Mark’s Gospel. As they encounter people who met Christ, they build up a picture of this great spiritual leader.

Year 7

During one lesson a week, this year group study the six major world faiths. Using the Encyclopaedia of World Religions and backed up with Channel 4’s World Faiths series they learn the bare basics of each religion in the hope that they will learn respect for and an understanding of where people with different faiths are coming from.

Year 8

A short Revision Crash Course in preparation for the important Common Entrance Examination at the end of the year. This concentrates on doing practice papers along with examination technique.