RE at St Thomas More RC School
To receive a presentation from the Head of RE
Minutes:
The Committee viewed a video of students in an RE class and received a presentation from Ms Kambalu who gave an overview of RE at St Thomas More RC School.
Ms Kambalu explained the areas each year group studied and students had been given an opportunity to go on retreat to the All Saints Pastoral Centre in Hertfordshire. The RE department raised awareness of charities and the Christian celebration of Lent. The school predominantly taught Catholicism, and did touch on other religions. The RE syllabus followed the church year.
Ms Kambalu also informed the Committee that there were currently in the RE department:
The school did follow the key stage 3 national strategy.
The Chair thanked Ms Kambalu for her presentation and invitation to the RE Department as it had given an insight into RE not only in a school but also the classroom.