All of our RE staff are graduates of Religious Studies and as such are passionate about this subject. We offer an unbiased approach to the study of religion as we are keen to allow our students to be open minded and free to question issues and beliefs as we present them. Boldon Colliery is considered to be less ethnically diverse than the UK average and therefore, we feel it is vital to introduce students to the many differences within wider society and to teach them how to appreciate and celebrate them.
In year 7 and 8 students will explore ideas about the importance of learning RE in schools, belief in God, and aspects from world religions such as Buddhism and Hinduism. We find our students are intrigued by the Eastern cultures and fascinated by the bright vibrant images and philosophy. At Boldon we encourage collaborative learning and healthy debate within lessons. As a department we have an extensive range of artefacts which can be handled by the students, enhancing learning, provoking questioning and giving students access to a more real experience.
We feel real experiences are so important to our students that as a department we offer an annual trip to Poland where we will visit Auschwitz and meet directly with a camp survivor who shares their story. This has a profound impact on our students and is an experience they will always remember. We are always so proud of how our students approach this event with sensitivity and maturity.
Boldon is one of a few local schools who offer RE at GCSE because we do see the value in this for our students. We are equipping them with an understanding of other people which can only enhance their future lives no matter what they decide to do post Boldon. Our students are exposed to so much on social media, from, terrorism, animal cruelty complex relationships, crime and gender issues to name but a few. RE tackles these issues head on and provides students with a safe environment to explore their own views and ask questions.
RE provides space and opportunity for self-reflection in a way no other academic subject allows.
Year 7 | Year 8 | Year 9 | Year 10 | Year 11 | |
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Half Term 1 | Introduction to RE, Symbolism, Importance of RE. | Life after death | Introduction to Judaism | Component 1 Christian Beliefs | Component 1: Buddhist or Jewish Beliefs |
Half Term 2 | Does God exist and can we prove it? | Life after death | Religion Peace and war | Theme A: Religion and Relationships | Component 1 Buddhist or Jewish Practices |
Half Term 3 | Does God exist and can we prove it? | Buddhism: The life of the Buddha | Religion Peace and war | Theme A: Religion and Relationships | Revision |
Half Term 4 | Does God exist and can we prove it /Hinduism | Buddhism: Teachings and Beliefs | Religion crime and punishment | Component 1: Christian Practices | Revision |
Half Term 5 | Hinduism | Moral Issues 1: Animal Rights | Religion crime and punishment | Theme B: Religion and Life | Exams |
Half Term 6 | Hinduism | Moral Issues 2: The Environment | Religion crime and punishment | Theme B: Religion and Life | Exams |
Year 7
Half Term 1
Introduction to RE, Symbolism, Importance of RE.
Half Term 2
Does God exist and can we prove it?
Half Term 3
Does God exist and can we prove it?
Half Term 4
Does God exist and can we prove it /Hinduism
Half Term 5
Hinduism
Half Term 6
Hinduism
Year 8
Half Term 1
Life after death
Half Term 2
Life after death
Half Term 3
Buddhism: The life of the Buddha
Half Term 4
Buddhism: Teachings and Beliefs
Half Term 5
Moral Issues 1: Animal Rights
Half Term 6
Moral Issues 2: The Environment
Year 9
Half Term 1
Introduction to Judaism
Half Term 2
Religion Peace and war
Half Term 3
Religion Peace and war
Half Term 4
Religion crime and punishment
Half Term 5
Religion crime and punishment
Half Term 6
Religion crime and punishment
Year 10
Half Term 1
Component 1 Christian Beliefs
Half Term 2
Theme A: Religion and Relationships
Half Term 3
Theme A: Religion and Relationships
Half Term 4
Component 1: Christian Practices
Half Term 5
Theme B: Religion and Life
Half Term 6
Theme B: Religion and Life
Year 11
Half Term 1
Component 1: Buddhist or Jewish Beliefs
Half Term 2
Component 1 Buddhist or Jewish Practices
Half Term 3
Revision
Half Term 4
Revision
Half Term 5
Exams
Half Term 6
Exams