Religious Education is at the heart of the curriculum in our Catholic school, enriching and informing all areas of learning with the light of the Gospel; teaching pupils to seek the truth, in the whole of creation, in themselves and in others.
The children, throughout the school, follow a religious studies programme, ‘The Way, The Truth and The Life’, which encourages reflection, study and investigation by the pupils. There are four main areas: Revelation, Church, Celebration and Life in Christ.
We recognise our responsibilities for those children who are Catholics in preparing them for the sacraments of Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. Children attend Mass each week and on solemn feast days. Assemblies are held thrice weekly and daily prayers are said.
Trips are encouraged to complement the syllabus and provide an enriching experience for the pupils. We go to Douai Abbey, Dorchester Abbey, St Alban’s Cathedral, Westminster Cathedral and The Birmingham Oratory for day trips.
We also go to Rome for five days with our Year 7 pupils for a cultural and spiritual trip. Pupils will learn about our founder, Blessed John Henry Newman and visit The International Centre of Newman Friends at Littlemore, Oxford.
"Pupils’ spiritual awareness is outstanding, reflecting the school’s aim to offer the experience of living in a Christian community. ………….. Pupils also learn to respect the religious beliefs of others." ISI Inspection November 2010
Year 5 Visit to Reaading Synagogue March 2011
