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Ethos and Aims

The Humanities Department aims to provide an open and friendly atmosphere, a well-resourced teaching environment, and up-to-date, stimulating courses.

The world in the 21st Century is a complex place. Modern Studies helps pupils to understand processes and institutions that play an important part in contemporary issues. Modern Studies examines a whole range of social, political and economic issues at local, national and international levels. Students develop skills in critical-thinking, research, analysis and communication which allow them to participate in social and political issues as truly global citizens.

Geography develops pupils’ understanding and appreciation of environmental systems and their interactions, as well as the ever-changing society in which we live. We hope to inspire a sense of world citizenship and interdependence as well as lifelong interest in, and concern for the environment.

History aims to develop a knowledge and understanding of the various factors which have shaped the world in which we live, including an awareness of our heritage and historic environment. It enables pupils to consider and understand the essential features of historical study, such as continuity and change and cause and effect.

The teaching of RMPS reflects the ethos of the school. It is thought to be important that pupils of any religious persuasion or none should benefit from the courses offered by the department. Over several years, pupils will discover some of the important beliefs and practices of the world’s religions. There is a particular emphasis on the philosophical questions associated with religious belief. All courses seek to encourage the formation of open, enquiring and tolerant attitudes.
At all times, the department aims to develop the full potential of each and every pupil, ultimately producing high quality performances in external examinations.

Departmental Support

download: Social Subjects Departmental Support (136.74KB) added: 25/10/2010 clicks: 249 description: This document gives details of support available for pupils from this department.

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