R.E. AND COLLECTIVE WORSHIP

Religious Education is an important part of the curriculum at Portal House. It follows the approved Kent Syllabus, which is non-denominational in character. Parents are welcome to see the Scheme of Work.

R.E. has a special status as part of the basic curriculum and has equal standing in relation to the core and other foundation subjects. Whilst we consider that the fostering of spiritual and moral values is the responsibility of every teacher and should permeate all aspects of the curriculum, Religious Education is formally timetabled as a subject in its own right, and is co-ordinated by a designated member of staff.

Assemblies are held daily and are broadly, though not exclusively, Christian in nature and may involve the local clergy and the community.

Parents who wish to exercise their right to withdraw their child from religious activities are asked to arrange an appointment with the Headteacher before doing so.