Organisation of the Curriculum
There are a number of administrative priorities that Holy Spirit addresses in the delivery of a high quality Religious Education curriculum across Prep to Year 6. Year level teachers and the APRE/CST meet to review the current unit of work been undertaken in Religious Education and make any recommendations as well as planning the next unit of work for the upcoming term.
Time Allocation for the Teaching of Religion
It is a requirement that a minimum of 2.5 hours per week of religion teaching is provided in primary schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane. This equates to 92 - 100 hours per year, based on 37 - 40 available teaching weeks per year. Liturgy, prayer, hymn practice and other religious practices are not included in this provision.
Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic or Ecumenical School
All teachers of religion at Holy Spirit, and in accordance with Archdiocesan policy, are accredited to teach Religion. Further information regarding the accreditation to teach religion can be accessed through the Brisbane Catholic Education website.
Teachers as Professional Learners
All teaching staff at Holy Spirit engage in ongoing professional learning which focus on enhancing individual and collaborative practices as well as the capacity to improve student learning. Each staff member engages in the ongoing process of consistency of teacher judgement, a key strategy for implementing the Religion Curriculum P-12 and monitoring its effect on students’ learning.
Through engagement with this process, within and across school community, teachers build a capacity to understand the curriculum intent, identify evidence of student learning, determine and develop appropriate pedagogical practices and moderate teacher judgements about student learning.
Validation of School Religious Education Programs
Each Catholic and ecumenical school is required to have a documented Religious Education Program designed in accordance with the Religious Education Curriculum and approved through an Archdiocesan validation process. Regular monitoring and review of the program and its delivery is aligned with approved cyclical review processes.
Time Allocation for the Teaching of Religion
It is a requirement that a minimum of 2.5 hours per week of religion teaching is provided in primary schools within the Archdiocese of Brisbane. This equates to 92 - 100 hours per year, based on 37 - 40 available teaching weeks per year. Liturgy, prayer, hymn practice and other religious practices are not included in this provision.
Accreditation to Teach Religion in a Catholic or Ecumenical School
All teachers of religion at Holy Spirit, and in accordance with Archdiocesan policy, are accredited to teach Religion. Further information regarding the accreditation to teach religion can be accessed through the Brisbane Catholic Education website.
Teachers as Professional Learners
All teaching staff at Holy Spirit engage in ongoing professional learning which focus on enhancing individual and collaborative practices as well as the capacity to improve student learning. Each staff member engages in the ongoing process of consistency of teacher judgement, a key strategy for implementing the Religion Curriculum P-12 and monitoring its effect on students’ learning.
Through engagement with this process, within and across school community, teachers build a capacity to understand the curriculum intent, identify evidence of student learning, determine and develop appropriate pedagogical practices and moderate teacher judgements about student learning.
Validation of School Religious Education Programs
Each Catholic and ecumenical school is required to have a documented Religious Education Program designed in accordance with the Religious Education Curriculum and approved through an Archdiocesan validation process. Regular monitoring and review of the program and its delivery is aligned with approved cyclical review processes.