What we are trying to achieve with students
The aim of the faculty is to enable our young people to explore important issues in Citizenship, Religion and their own personal health and well-being. Pupils are challenged to discuss and enquire but at the same time respect others beliefs.
The courses we run
RE lessons promote pupil’s spiritual, moral, social and cultural development.
KS3: Yr 7 Pupils are introduced to the history of different religions, exploring the characteristics of the major faiths, they explore different places of worship and look at how different religions celebrate with a variety of festivals.
Yr 8 Pupils study how religion responds to global issues, how individuals put their faith into action eg. Martin Luther King and Ghandi. Pupils explore the core concepts of Buddhism and enquire into the big questions surrounding the existence of God and belief.
Yr 9 Pupils explore the core concepts of Islam, the sanctity of life and interfaith dialogue. Pupils investigate controversial religious issues and the impact of religion in society and public life.
KS3: Citizenship – Pupils study a variety of topics which highlight the importance of local, national and global rights and responsibilities. Areas of study include: Crime Awareness and Law, Media and society, Peace, War and Global Issues, Human Rights, Democracy and Personal Health and safety
KS4: Cultural Studies – This subject comprises of a half GCSE in Citizenship and Religious Sudies and is compulsory for all pupils
Edexcel Short Course GCSE Religious Studies (Religion and Society) Pupils study the following areas: Right and Responsibilities, Environmental and Medical Issues, Peace and Conflict, and Crime and Punishment which is assessed through an exam at the end of year 11
Edexcel Short Course GCSE Citizenship Studies comprises of two units. ‘Citizenship today’comprises of three themes: Rights and Responsibilities, Power, Politics and the media, and the global Community. Assessment is through controlled assessment and an exam.
KS5: Edexcel RS – Philosophy and Ethics
The course provides a critical approach to the consideration of moral and philosophical issues. Students study the theories of Philosophers and apply theories to contemporary issues such as abortion, euthanasia, sexual ethics, war and peace, justice, and law and punishment.
AS units: Foundations:The Philosophy of Religion and Investigations coursework.
A2 units: Developments: Philosophy of Religion and Ethics, Implications
Items of particular interest
RE
- Yr 7 Visit to Holy Trinity Church
- Yr 9 Visit to Slough Mosque
- Yr 9 Participation in RE film festival
- Harvest Festival assembly and collection of produce for the local community
- KS5 Philosophy and Ethics Conference at St Mary’s school, Ascot
Citizenship
KS3
- ‘Healthy Living day’
- Relationships Day
- Drugs and Alcohol Awareness day
- Garden design competition
KS4
- Careers and Enterprise Education
- Sex and Relationship day
KS5
- ‘Life skills day’ tackling relationship issues, financial advice and learning how to cook for yourself!
The Faculty also works closely with the Police Liaison Officer who delivers assemblies and also the RBWM School nurse team and other youth workers, Education Theatre companies and financial experts who work with the pupils.