St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves
St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves
St Gen Prospectus 2012-13.pdf - St Genevieves
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RELIGIOUS EDUCATION<br />
Religious Education<br />
<strong>St</strong> <strong>Gen</strong>evieve’s is a Catholic school within which Religious Education is seen not only<br />
as a discrete subject but also as a Cross-Curricular Theme.<br />
Personal Education<br />
In the Junior Years (8, 9 and 10) Religious Education is combined with a programme<br />
of Personal Education - the two usually being taught to a particular class by the same<br />
teacher who is also the Form Teacher for that class. All junior classes are following<br />
the “Fully Alive” series, endorsed by the Diocesan Advisers. This series delivers the full<br />
Catholic syllabus and fulfils the demands of the Revised Curriculum.<br />
Senior School<br />
In the senior school (Years 11 and 12) all pupils will follow the AQA GCSE syllabus in<br />
Religion.<br />
Sixth Form<br />
In sixth year, pupils can enter for AS or A2 Level Religious Education, in addition to the<br />
normal Religious Education class, which is compulsory for all pupils.<br />
Prayers and Assembly<br />
Prayers are said each morning at the class registration or a year group assembly,<br />
conducted by the Principal or the Head of House.<br />
Mass<br />
There is a Mass/Service for each class or year group throughout the year and also at<br />
the end of the year for year 12, 13 & 14 pupils.<br />
Retreats<br />
Throughout her school career, a pupil will be offered opportunities to participate in<br />
either school-based or off-site retreats.<br />
Liturgies<br />
A paraliturgy is held for the whole school at Christmas and Easter.<br />
Liturgical Calendar<br />
School Assemblies are co-ordinated to fit in with the Church Liturgical Calendar. The<br />
spiritual aspect of the school is addressed both through the Programmes of <strong>St</strong>udy for<br />
RE and by the many liturgical experiences offered to the pupils throughout the year.<br />
Chaplaincy Service<br />
Various Chaplains regularly visit the school to provide support for class teachers and<br />
to engage in Religious Services, Masses and Liturgies. They are also available for<br />
counselling. We are grateful to Priests from the local parishes for providing this<br />
service.<br />
Our links with the <strong>St</strong> Louis Order are fostered through the engagement of the facilities<br />
offered in the <strong>St</strong> Louis House, Hillhead. Former Principal (Sr Luca) and VP (Sr Anne)<br />
assist with Retreats, Liturgies and general support.<br />
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