RE Department News
Soroptimists Are Back!
Since joining PGHS in September, I’ve heard so much about the wonderful work that students have done raising money for various causes through the Soroptimists. We meet every Monday at 12:45pm in room 30, and would love any volunteers to come and join us! Previously the Soroptimists have organised fundraising events to sponsor the education of Fisokuhle, a 14 year old girl from Eswatin. We are in the process of arranging a visit from the Soroptimists International and planning our fundraising events for this year. Look out for a Halloween hunt coming soon!
Curriculum Highlights
Year 7 have made a fabulous start to their RE lessons, looking at the theme of belonging. We have been investigating the question ‘What does it mean to belong to a religion?’ They have been exploring the key features that can be found in most religions including belief in God, guidance for living, symbols and worship. We have looked at how despite not believing in a God, Buddhists use prayer flags to promote strength, compassion and wisdom. Year 7 were given the task of creating their own prayer flag, which they could either write a prayer or meditation with some good wishes of their own. They have also designed some fabulous symbols to represent themselves.
This half term, Year 9 students have been investigating a Medical Ethics unit reflecting on some big questions about how we make moral decisions. They have been discussing different topics such as genetic engineering, abortion and whether or not all life is sacred. They have been very impressive so far in how they have articulated their own beliefs on these issues and listened to the views of others. This topic gives them an excellent insight into GCSE RE, where students who opt for the subject will study a unit on religion and life issues. Take a look at the link below where a Junior Doctor talks about how studying RE has helped him in his career:
Reasons to celebrate this half term!
Rosh Hashana (Jewish New Year) – 3rd and 4th October.
Diwali (Hinduism) – 1st October.
Guru Nanak’s birthday (Sikhism) – 15th October.
Best Wishes from the RE Department to anyone celebrating!
Mrs Tattersall
Curriculum Leader for RE
