RE at St Margaret's
At St Margaret’s, our Christian vision, “Let your light shine before people” (Matthew 5:16), shapes everything we do, including our Religious Education. RE helps our children to shine by developing wisdom, dignity, and respect, reflecting the values of being Caring, Celebratory, Courageous, Christ-like, and Community-focused.
Our RE curriculum enables every child to flourish and ‘live life in all its fullness’. It offers a deep understanding of Christianity as a living and diverse global faith, alongside meaningful learning about religious and non-religious worldviews. Teaching is rigorous and inclusive ensuring all pupils feel valued and respected. [
St. Margaret’s C.E. Primary School Durham, in accordance with the 1996 Education Reform Act, provides Religious Education for all pupils registered at the school. Although not part of the National Curriculum, Religious Education has the same status and importance as any other subject. The same high standards are applied to Religious Education as to all other subjects.
Under the terms of the 1996 Education Reform Act an Agreed Syllabus must reflect that the religious traditions of Great Britain are in the main Christian, whilst taking account of the teachings and practices of the principal religions represented in Great Britain. It must not be designed to convert pupils or urge a particular religion or religious belief on pupils.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from religious education and/or collective worship. If, as a parents, you wish to do this you must give written notice to the school.