HOME THISTLEY HOUGH ACADEMY ACADEMIC SCHOOL LIFE PARENTS CONTACT NEWS RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education at Thistley Hough Academy, encourages students to think critically about a wide variety of religious, ethical and philosophical questions. RE plays a key role in developing our students into caring, confident, successful adults. This means not only striving for the highest standards of academic success for all our students and equipping them with the key skills for further learning and the world of work, but also providing them with the opportunities to formulate their own sets of values and beliefs about the world we live in. The RE department aims to ensure that all students are taught to the highest standards and given the opportunities to think deeply about the topics and issues studied in the subject. The department makes a significant contribution to the education of our students, both in terms of high levels of attainment and progress, but also in promoting a range of important skills. RE requires students to develop an enquiring, critical mind in response to the world around them and the many complex issues they will face as members of our society. Students make outstanding progress in RE and the examination results last year saw a progress 8 score of +0.5 for the department. In years 7 and 8 we follow the Stoke on Trent Agreed Syllabus, with students starting their GCSE study from year 9. Year 7 Is there a God? What is good and challenging about being a teenage Muslim/Buddhist/Sikh? What was so radical about Jesus? Should religious buildings be sold to feed the poor? Year 8 Rites of Passage Is death the end and does it matter? Does living biblically mean following the whole Bible? How can people express spirituality through art and music? Year 9-11 AQA Specification A which is studied in two sections Section 1- Beliefs, teachings and Practices Section 2- Thematic studies including; Relationships and Families, Religion and Life, Religion, crime and punishment and Religion, human rights and social justice The focus in years 9 to 11 is on Christianity and Islam If you have any questions regarding your child’s teaching and learning in Religious Education please contact Mrs Hallam the Head of Department amanda.hallam@thistleyhough.org.uk Home Principals Welcome Reports and Data Policies Parents’ Handbook Academy Council Religious Education Physics Physical Education Performing Arts Music Modern Languages Mathematics History Geography Food Studies Enrichment Homework Medical Conditions Parents Pay Pastoral Prospectus Supporting your child Careers Pathway Facilities SEN CET Contact us Email Login Homework Calendar PARENTS HANDBOOK PARENT PAY CALENDAR CONTACT US Thistley Hough Academy, Thistley Hough, Penkhull, ST4 5JJ. Thistley Hough Academy is operated by Creative Education Trust, which is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in England and Wales no 7617529. Registered Office: 7 Sicilian Avenue, London WC1A 2QR. Creative Education Trust is a charity, regulated by the Secretary of State for Education. Thistley Hough Academy Thistley Hough, Penkhull, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 5JJ T: 01782 883 500 E: enquiries@thistleyhoughacademy.org.uk To report a student absence, please dial: 01782 883 500 © Thistley Hough Academy 2021 Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Designed by