The Religious Education Department
- Curriculum Leader of RE : Ms L Carter
- Assistant Subject Leader of RE (KS4): Ms Afonso
Our Mission and Vision
At the heart of our school community is Jesus Christ, who is “the way, the truth and the life” (John 14:6). As a Catholic school, we share in the mission of the Church: to place Christ at the centre of all that we do and to make Him known to all people.
Through Christ, we come to know God more fully. He reveals God to us and shows humanity what it truly means to live as people made in God’s image. Our mission is therefore to proclaim the Gospel the Good News by nurturing faith, truth, and love within our school community and beyond.
The Role of Catholic Education
Catholic education is concerned with far more than academic achievement alone. We are committed to the formation of the whole person mind, body, and spirit recognising each student as uniquely created and deeply valued by God.
As a Catholic school community, we are gathered explicitly in the name of Christ and united by a shared purpose and a life-giving Spirit. Christ is at the centre of every aspect of school life, and our ethos reflects the teachings and mission of the Church.
Our school provides students with meaningful opportunities to encounter Christ through prayer, worship, and the Sacraments. For many young people, school is where faith is explored, deepened, and lived especially for those who may not regularly attend Mass. In this way, the daily life of the school becomes a powerful expression of the Church in action.
Continuing the Mission of the Church
A central purpose of Catholic education is to continue the mission of the Church by spreading the love of Christ. Our learning environment enables students to study the faith with depth and confidence while growing in their understanding of what it means to belong to the Church.
Christ is placed at the centre of school life through high-quality Religious Education lessons and through daily experiences within the wider school community. By learning about Christ and encountering Him in the life of the school, students are encouraged to live out Gospel values and to develop strong moral character.
We aim to empower students to share the message of the Kingdom of God with confidence, compassion, and integrity.
Religious Education: The Core of the Core
Religious Education is recognised as “the core of the core curriculum” in our Catholic school. It is fundamental to the entire educational process and plays a vital role in the integral formation of each student.
Religious Education goes beyond catechesis, while also including it, as a key purpose of Catholic schooling is to hand on the faith. The Gospel is the living centre that shapes and inspires everything we teach and do.
Through this approach, students are encouraged to develop a genuine sense of freedom and purpose, enabling them to serve both God and neighbour with generosity and commitment.
Excellence in Religious Education
Our Religious Education curriculum is ambitious, challenging, and rooted in the Religious Education Directory. Students develop excellent knowledge, understanding, and skills, supported by:
- A carefully sequenced KS3 curriculum that builds strong religious literacy
- Engagement with Scripture and Church teaching to develop analysis and evaluation skills
- Opportunities to reflect critically on key religious teachings through homework and assessment
- Robust tracking of progress and timely intervention to support all learners
- Regular review of curriculum resources to ensure they meet students’ needs
- A strong emphasis on independent learning, discussion, and debate
Students are encouraged to think deeply, articulate their beliefs clearly, and engage respectfully with religious and moral questions, preparing them to live out their faith confidently in the modern world.
“To know more clearly- The Religious Education Directory p.16”