Subject Intent

Holyhead consists of students from a variety of religious and cultural backgrounds; Religious Education provides a forum for learning about the way that others choose to live both within Holyhead and beyond. However, RE at Holyhead goes beyond the knowledge of religion, its beliefs and practices. Our fundamental aim is to allow students to develop a deeper understanding of the meaning and purpose of their own lives. Through a range of important questions relating to spiritual development, students are encouraged to consider their values and purpose, whilst considering the beliefs and experiences of others. The curriculum offers opportunities for developing mutual respect, celebrating diversity, understanding rights and responsibilities and cultivating philosophical minds. Through this we provide students with a curriculum to help prepare them for their future role within society as active and responsible citizens. 

What are the key skills of a computer scientist?

• Discuss challenging questions about the meaning and purpose of life, beliefs, the self, issues of right and wrong, and what it means to be human and fostering personal reflection and spiritual development
• Explore their own beliefs (whether they are religious or non-religious)
• Build their sense of identity and belonging, which helps them flourish within their communities and as citizens in a diverse society
• Develop respect for others, including people with different faiths and beliefs, and helps to challenge prejudice
• Consider their responsibilities to themselves and to others, and to explore how they might contribute to their communities and to wider society. It encourages empathy, generosity and compassion.
• Analyse and evaluate philosophical positions and arguments