NEWS FROM THE RELIGIOUS STUDIES DEPARTMENT 

Firstly hearty congratulations to our Year 11’s, who achieved excellent results in their RS GCSEs. The percentage of A-C’s increased to 59%. This represents a lot of hard work from students and from staff. We are delighted.  Well done.  

A warm welcome to Mr Prescott and Mrs Chape, who join the department this term.  Mr. Prescott is covering Mrs Selway’s maternity cover.  She has had a bouncing baby boy, Matthew, and we wish them well.  Mrs Chape has joined the department teaching Key Stage 4 RS, GCSE and Integrated Humanities. 

Year 7 students are exploring Ultimate Questions this half term and grappling with the BIG issues in life such ‘Is there life after death?’ and ‘Why are we here?’  

Year 8 students are working on a project in which they submit plans for the conversion of an empty building in Chard to become a building for use by Sikhs. The best of those submitted will be judged by a member of the Town Council and the winners will be displayed in the Guildhall. 

Year 9 students have been asked to write a letter to Raja, a young Muslim girl, whose family are moving to the UK and so they will be exploring Muslim beliefs and practices.  

Year 10 students are getting to grips with their new course and have started by exploring the topic of Marriage and Family Life. It is planned that we will host visiting speakers which will enrich their learning. 

Year 11 students are exploring Matters of Life and Death, in which they tackle issues such as abortion and euthanasia, prior to revision for their mock GCSE in December. 

All in all it’s a very exciting time in RS