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religiouseducation

RMPS

Members of Staff

C. Black, D. Chalmers, M. Vlachos 

Philosophy

To challenge and support pupils in a safe learning environment that provides a preparation for adult life in terms of self-confidence, self-discipline and self-motivation.  To allow pupils to develop critical thinking skills through personal search and discussion of modern day issues.

Course Information

Core

S1 pupils study Buddhism and an introduction to other religions

S2 pupils study suffering and evil with particular reference to the Holocaust 

S3 pupils study environmental issues 

S4 pupils study human rights 

Certificated Classes

S2/S3 level standard grade RME is offered 

S4/S5/S6 higher and intermediate 2 philosophy is offered 

Departmental News

Pupils from S4/S5/S6 higher and intermediate 2 have recently been to an informative one day course looking at and debating topics of modern day morality such as those of abortion and the death penalty.  This took place at Hutchison’s Grammar School in Glasgow. 

Extra Curricular Activities

Tuesday - Lunch and after school - Drop in for investigation and homework help

Wednesday - Lunchtime - S2 homework help & after school - S5/6 NABS and preparation for mocks

Thursday - Lunch S3 foundation/general - S2 homework help - 3.30 – 4.30 – S3 credit

Links

http://www.bbc.co.uk/schools/gcsebitesize/re/

http://re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk/gcsere/index.html

http://re-xs.ucsm.ac.uk/re/revision.html