At our last community evening, we consulted with you regarding the development of an approach to Religious Education at Amesbury School. A very clear mandate came through. Below is the policy that the board has developed and approved as a result.
6.2.4 Religious
Education: Operational Policy
Rationale
Amesbury
School values positive relationships that reflect equity and integrity - honesty, transparency, empathy in
interactions between students, teachers, parents and the wider community. We also respect diversity - for self, others, different/diverse cultures
and the environment.
At Amesbury we seek to provide education that is relevant for the 21st
Century, innovative, purpose built with traditional family values and that
embraces the “whole” person.
At Amesbury School we recognise that “being religious” (or having belief
systems which influence how individuals or groups of people see the world and
live in it) is essentially human. Therefore, our curriculum should encompass an
exploration of the religious or spiritual dimension of being human.
Purposes
1. To ensure
that all legislation related to Religious Education or Instruction is adhered
to
2. To ensure
that all peoples, their cultures, religions and beliefs are valued and treated
with respect
3. To ensure
that the Amesbury School Curriculum acknowledges that being religious (having
belief systems which influence how individuals or groups of people see the
world and live in it) is an essential dimension of being human.
Guidelines
Accordingly our policy on Religious Education is that:
1.
Religious education (exploring the spiritual or
religious dimension of being human) will be an integral part of the Amesbury
Curriculum and will be explored through an inquiry approach.
2.
Groups or individuals with differing religious
outlooks will be given an opportunity to share their beliefs as part of these
inquiries provided the following criteria are met:
·
The religious beliefs are not promoted above others,
but rather simply presented and explained
·
The religious beliefs are placed within their
historical, geographical, political, cultural and social contexts
·
The religious beliefs and presentation are
consistent/not in conflict with the Amesbury School values and principles;
·
The content of the material is consistent with the
NZ Curriculum and sensitive to the multicultural
community in which our school operates;
·
Provision of the content is at the Board’s discretion.
Approved by the Board:
Date: 22/05/2013
Signed
Chairperson_________________________________________ Date: 22/05/2013
Category: NAG 6
Ref No: 6.2.4
Review date: May 2014
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