Author: Hollie Lyon

ASSESSMENT IS FOR
LEARNING
Assessment is ongoing through each topic. In S1, a variety of informal assessment procedures take place. These include; observation of participation in whole class discussions, peer and self assessment using written work, storyboards, cooperative learning, mind maps and poster work.
In S2, assessment takes a similar format.
At all times, we encourage pupils to be reflective on the work they produce and feedback given to pupils will clearly indicate “next steps” to follow. We also encourage pupils to demonstrate the PRIDE values of Penicuik High School in all aspects of the work.

HOMEWORK
Homework will be issued up to 2 times throughout each year to compliment class learning.

RMPS TEACHING STAFF
Miss H. Lyon (Acting PT)
Miss L. Graham

BEYOND S2
Pupils continue to study RMPS at core level until S6.
In S3 pupils can elect to take RMPS. In S4 these pupils will then be presented for National 4 or 5 RMPS. Beyond S4, we offer S5/6 pupils the opportunity to study National 5/Higher RMPS and then Advanced Higher in S6.

Religious, Moral and Philosophical Studies studies

Penicuik High School

S1 & S2

OUR AIM
As a thriving and popular department, we encourage and challenge our pupils in order for them to reach their full potential. In RMPS, pupils can question, think about and discuss their own beliefs about life. We are keen for pupils to develop skills in critical and analytical thinking, together with philosophical questioning. We introduce pupils to the major world religions and other world views in order for them to manifest informed opinions. We also endeavour to cultivate a respect in our pupils for others, the world which we live in and themselves.
At all times we also expect pupils to display our school values:
Participation, Respect, Inclusion, Determination and Excellence.

CURRICULUM FOR EXCELLENCE
“confident individuals, successful learners, responsible citizens and effect contributors “
In order for pupils to achieve these aims, we use a variety of teaching methods. These include:
Active Learning
Cooperative Learning
Film and Media
Whole class discussions
Individual and paired work
We also place an emphasis on developing literacy skills and highlight the importance of Health and Well-being.

S1
Our courses in S1 have been developed to fulfil the experiences and outcomes for a Curriculum for Excellence by focusing on compassion, integrity, wisdom and justice. These values will permeate all of the topics, which include:
What is religion?
What is morality?
What is philosophy?
Christianity
Judaism
Hinduism
Humanism
Utilitarianism

S2
In S2, all students study how religion and belief has an impact on society and how people turn their beliefs into actions. Pupils will build on knowledge from S1 and study the lives of Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King.
By the end of S2, we would hope that pupils will have developed skills in:
Talking and listening
Reading and interpretation
Thinking and reflecting
Cooperative Learning
Investigation skills
Imaginative and extended writing
Discussion
Peer and self assessment