Edinburgh Academy
Religious & Moral Education
Where we ask the big questions
This is the subject where we ask questions that have exercised the minds of thinking people throughout the centuries. Where did we originate from? Why do bad things happen? How should we live as responsible people? We look at the answers that Christianity and several other World Religions have come up with and we reflect together on our own moral values.
By means of a very varied collection of activities the children gain insight into religious festivals, writings, beliefs and sacred places. This work may involve the use of video resources and visits to places of worship to bring the unfamiliar to life.
Tolerance, respect for others and a desire to understand are the values that underpin this subject. Controversial issues are not dodged, just discussed with an openness to diverse viewpoints.
Assembly
A vital part of our R.M.E. provision comes by means of the daily assembly. In Primary 1 & 2 this often takes the form of a story and a song. On a regular basis classes also lead the assembly, usually by sharing their work with other children in the form of a presentation.
This emphasis on participation in assemblies is taken further in Primary 3 -6. At this stage classes take it in turns to lead an assembly on Tuesdays. The form these assemblies take depends very much on the work being done in class in the areas of R.M.E. & P.S.D. It is common for children to write and perform their own poetry, to act out stories and share written work with the rest of the school.
The Thursday assembly, led by Mrs Bashford, is usually longer than others and often involves the presentation of certificates and awards relating to the life of the school. However, recognition of achievements outside school also takes place at this assembly. The Primary 1 & 2 children are invited to this and so the whole school meets together to celebrate achievements.
Personal & Social Development
PSDPersonal Development is about self-awareness and self-esteem. Social Development is about inter-personal relationships and the balance between independence and inter-dependence. Employers are constantly seeking people who are not only educated in specific skills, but who can take initiative and work as a team. P.S.D. can play a vital role in helping our children to develop these qualities. Clearly this is an area of the curriculum that cannot easily be contained within the boundaries of a school subject. Opportunities exist in the playground, on the playing field and in every subject taught in school to develop the children’ understanding of their own needs and those of others. However, the time allocated to P.S.D. allows staff to raise awareness on some very important issues. Projects
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Our TACADE programme
Themes that are covered include:
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As well as the running of this programme throughout the six years of the Junior School, there are several special projects designed to deal with important issues in greater depth.
provides an introduction to personal and social development within a discussion-based approach. Circle Time is fundamental to the success of P.S.D., giving every boy the chance to express himself and be valued by the group.
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