Religious Education - RE

Charles Kingsley’s links with the Church and Diocese give us a firm foundation for Religious Education and Collective Worship. As the children move through the school they explore Christian teachings and messages and develop an understanding of the Christian way of life, in a way that is appropriate to their ages, using St Mary’s Church, Eversley for festivals and special celebrations such as Founder’s Day. Although a Church of England school, we do ensure children are taught the principles of others faiths within their wider community. Collective Worship forms a daily part of school life and follows various styles, celebrating children’s work, sharing stories and also presentations by children to which parents are invited. Concepts such as, ‘Hope’, ‘Wisdom’ and ‘Faith’ are focused on over a half term and allow children to ask and explore bigger ideas within their own religious beliefs.

Parents are entitled to withdraw their child from Religious Education and from Acts of Worship. Requests should be made in writing to the Headteacher.