Religious and Moral Education
Religious Education in Durness School is approached on a non-denominational basis. The aim of our Religious Education programme is to provide our pupils with an understanding and appreciation of the stories from the bible, the moral values and attitudes they impart and an awareness and tolerance of other world religions, beliefs and festivals. The teaching of Religious and Moral Education aids the development of the understanding of religion as a significant area of human experience. It enables the pupils to explore questions relating to the meaning of life and to develop responsible attitudes. We have weekly assemblies which are conducted by the local minister, members of staff and our own classes.
Moral issues are dealt with in a sensitive way in a the classroom or at assemblies. We have Personal and Social Development Policy in which our aims are:
• To help the pupils have an appropriately positive regard for self, and for others and their needs
• To develop life skills to enable them to participate effectively and safely in society
• To identify values held by pupils and society and how they affect thoughts and actions and to encourage increasing responsibility for their own lives.
We also have a programme for developing Citizenship.
As Religious Education is required by statute to be included in the curriculum, parents who wish to have their child withdrawn from religious activities should inform the school.
Religious Education in Durness School is approached on a non-denominational basis. The aim of our Religious Education programme is to provide our pupils with an understanding and appreciation of the stories from the bible, the moral values and attitudes they impart and an awareness and tolerance of other world religions, beliefs and festivals. The teaching of Religious and Moral Education aids the development of the understanding of religion as a significant area of human experience. It enables the pupils to explore questions relating to the meaning of life and to develop responsible attitudes. We have weekly assemblies which are conducted by the local minister, members of staff and our own classes.
Moral issues are dealt with in a sensitive way in a the classroom or at assemblies. We have Personal and Social Development Policy in which our aims are:
• To help the pupils have an appropriately positive regard for self, and for others and their needs
• To develop life skills to enable them to participate effectively and safely in society
• To identify values held by pupils and society and how they affect thoughts and actions and to encourage increasing responsibility for their own lives.
We also have a programme for developing Citizenship.
As Religious Education is required by statute to be included in the curriculum, parents who wish to have their child withdrawn from religious activities should inform the school.