Curriculum
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All pupils follow the N.I. Curriculum.
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All pupils study either Short Course or Full Course GCSE.
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We teach AS and A2 ( all examinations are CCEA ).
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We are a forward looking , inclusive department using the latest technology and teaching methods.
Key Stage 3 Years 8 - 10
In key Stage 3 we study the following topics:
Year 8
- How The Bible came to Us
- Abraham
- Hinduism
- Mother Teresa
- Patrick
- Life at the Time of Jesus
Year 9
- Judaism
- Dietrich Bonhoeffer
- The Environment
- The Parables in Greek
- Martin Luther
- Columcille
Year 10
- Nicky Cruz
- The Life of Helen Prejean
- Death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ
- Leonard Cheshire
- Columbanus
- Ruth
In the Classroom
- Methodology
- Active learning
- Independent research
- Group work
- Project work
- Evaluation / target setting
- Assessment for Learning
Results
- We continue to attain excellent results in GCSE and at AS and A2 level
- RS equips pupils for many subjects at University / other Higher educational establishments
- Employment opportunities are good as RS pupils tend to have initiative , good thinking skills and an awareness of other viewpoints
