Statement of Intent

At SMSJ, we firmly believe that ‘With God, all things are possible’ (Matthew 19:26), and we are dedicated to ensuring that all learners embrace this throughout their Religious Education lessons.  We nurture all children by encouraging them to be proud of their own religion and share their ideas in a respectful manner. We inspire them with the opportunity to learn about new faiths and create links between the main world religions: Christianity, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Sikhism and Buddhism.  All of the learners at SMSJ, achieve in their own way, whether that is through gaining knowledge of new faiths and beliefs, confidence in class discussions, resilience in understanding everyone does not hold the same beliefs, but everyone deserves the same respect.  RE at SMSJ is lead with passion and commitment as we believe that all learners deserve the very best education. We aim to make a significant contribution in preparing pupils for the opportunities, responsibilities and experiences of later life. Our Christian Values underpin school life and they empower pupils to make positive choices