Staff: Mrs Donna McHugh (HOD)
We are proud of our Catholic identity here at St. Aidan’s. All students participate in the school’s Religious Education Programme throughout their time in school. This gives them opportunities to deepen their spiritual life and extend their knowledge of the Catholic Faith. Students are given the opportunity to participate in school liturgies, class liturgies, retreats and reconciliation services. They encouraged to appreciate the importance of prayer and worship in their lives.
KS3 CURRICULUM
The Religion department provides a rich and stimulating learning experience for all students. Students follow the KS3 Fully Alive Programme. Opportunities are provided for students to improve their thinking skills and develop their personal capabilities. Our students are provided with many opportunities to develop their moral compass, prayer life and relationship with God.
KS4 CURRICULUM
We currently offer 2 pathways at KS4 which include:
- GCSE Religious Studies (CCEA: Mark’s Gospel & Christian Ethics)
- Certificate in Religious Studies Level 2 OCN
Students studying an OCN in Religious Studies complete nine topics which are externally moderated and assessed. Once completed students receive a Level 2 (B equivalent). There is no exam requirement. Students complete the following units:
- Marriage and Divorce
- Matters of life and Death
- Exploring Religious Traditions
- Prejudice and Reconciliation
- World Faith
- Addiction
- Charity and Religious Charity
- Exploring Personal Identity
- Life of a Famous Person of Faith
The Religion Department contributes extensively to the school’s extra-curricular provision.
Extra-curricular activities include:
- Year 8 Prayer Services
- Whole School Masses
- Lenten Reconciliation Services
- Charitable and fundraising activities
- Year Group Retreats
- Carol Service
- Year 12 Leaver’s Mass
“When life is great-pray, when life is rough-pray”.
