Diocesan inspection report said:
Progress and attainment of pupils in RE is good; the result of good teaching and outstanding behaviour of the children. They involve themselves wholeheartedly in opportunities to exercise their generosity in helping others.
Our Mission at St. Mary’s
The Catholic Life of the school is given the highest priority where the development of an authentic Catholic ethos is actively sought by all. Children are empowered to have a thorough understanding of the Church’s liturgical year, its seasons, rites and symbols. Within the school community, prayer has a profound and visible effect on the development of all pupils and staff irrespective of ability or faith background. As a school, we promote a love of faith; engaging and inspiring our children to take responsibility for promoting the Catholic ethos of our community whilst seeking to lead and develop this further. Developing a greater understanding of vocation is fundamental in giving our children a meaningful reason to live out their faith. Teachers ensure that children are provided with opportunities to develop their thinking and respond to questions of faith. Our school celebrates, develops and enhances the Catholic Life of our children and ensures our Catholic ethos underpins all that we do and strive to achieve.
Christ has no body on earth but ours. Ours are the hands with which He heals.
Ours are His eyes, His feet, His lips. Ours are the hearts through which He loves.
RE Curriculum Statement
RE Long Term Overview
RE Gallery
Examples of our RE work
We are extremely proud of the work that our children produce as part of the Learning and Growing as People of God scheme of work. Children are encouraged to make links between Catholic beliefs and teachings, scripture, Catholic Social Teaching and their own lives. A key focus in RE lessons is facilitating children to see that their learning helps them live out the Gospel messages in their lives today.
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Year Two
Year Three
Year Four
Year Five
Year Six
On the way to Mass this morning, Year 5 proudly fulfilled their Catholic Life Pledge for the Summer. As part of their pledge, the children chose to support those less fortunate by donating their toys to Dougie Mac. Their generous donations will not only bring joy to children who need it most but also help raise vital funds for Dougie Mac to continue their incredible work in our community. Well done, Year 5, for putting your faith into action and showing such compassion and kindness. #year5stm #restm #catholiclifestm … See MoreSee Less
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Thank you so much Year 5! Your donations will help make a real difference to your local community. You're all stars! ⭐️
Reception had a great day learning about different careers. We enjoyed being doctors, hairdressers, construction workers, artists, writers and teachers! We finished the day learning all about the vocation of a priest. #careersstm #rshestm #restm #eyfsstm … See MoreSee Less
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Year 1 have had a fantastic multi-faith week celebrating Islam. Mrs Papia, along with some of our Muslim children, helped us to know Islam better and we were able to complete a range of activities including creating our own prayer mats and designing our own mehndi patterns. We also celebrated Eid together, tasting a range of different foods.
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I love this, how your teaching the kids about all cultures 💕💕🩵🩵 as a mum of a mixed race son i hope i find a school that will teach him about diversity the same way i will 🩵🩵
This is great to see. Education is power. Well done Mrs Papia the school is lucky to have you!
This is fantastic 👏 we do need to educate our children about diversity and even parents too I think!
Well done to our three RE Homework competition winners: Emily, Bethany and Joanna for their fantastic depictions of stories in Mary's life. They were truly beautiful representations with some thoughtful reflections on the scripture. #restm #catholiclifestm … See MoreSee Less
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