At every level in the ERS department, we seek to encourage pupils to see the world through respectful and critical eyes. Whether it’s the study of Islam at B Block, Crime and Punishment at GCSE or the rejection of God by Nietzsche at A Level, every Reptonian ought to leave the classroom after each lesson with the critical faculty to see the world in a new way. No personal faith commitment is required – such a commitment is, however, most welcome.
Lessons are taught by three specialist teachers, each equally committed to providing a broad range of teaching strategies which put the student at the centre of the learning experience. We have two great classrooms at the centre of the School site, equipped with data projectors and audio facilities and this year we will have our first interactive whiteboard installed.
The department also seeks to get out of the classroom and to places of interest where possible. In B block, pupils get the opportunity to explore places of worship in the local areas, to sample the cultures of 5 different religions in a day. Our GCSE groups have the opportunity to go further afield, with a planned visit to Auschwitz to link in with a study on the impact of prejudice and discrimination.
Please take a look round our area of the new School website. It should be developing over the next few months. If you have any questions in the meantime, please contact Dan Clark, the Head of Department by e-mail using the link to the right.