Religious Education
In St Margaret's an appreciation of the Catholic Faith is fostered in many ways. Our staff are committed professionals who work in partnership with families and the church to support young Catholics in the formation of their faith. In each classroom there is a crucifix and statue of Our Lady to be revered as well as an ever changing altar celebrating the many significant events in the church calendar. We regularly attend Mass in the parish and the children are encouraged take on roles of responsibility such as readings, offertory procession and prayers of the faithful. We pray in class everyday.
Pupils in St. Margaret’s are encouraged to treat others as they would like to be treated themselves, to take responsibility for their own actions and to set a good example at all times.
Parents have the right to withdraw their children from Religious Education or any Religious observances and this right may be exercised by informing the Head Teacher.
Religious instruction and observance form part of the religious tradition and ethos in Catholic Schools and play an important part in the education provided in this school.
Parents from ethnic minority communities may request that their children be permitted to be absent from school in order to celebrate recognised religious events. Only written requests detailing the proposed arrangements will be considered. Appropriate requests will be granted on not more than three occasions in any one school session and the pupil noted as an authorised absentee in the register.
Through Religious Education and Social Subjects we try to make our children aware of different cultures and religions. We constantly stress the development of anti-racist attitudes and an awareness of prejudice. We actively encourage our children to think honestly for themselves about their own religious beliefs and practices.
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