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Religious Studies

Our vibrant department aims to promote the study and enjoyment of Religious issues through a varied and exciting curriculum. Staffed by five specialists, Religious Studies is a popular and academic discipline within the school. Following the guidelines laid down by the Hertfordshire Agreed Syllabus, Religious Studies is taught thematically with emphasis on Christianity, whilst covering the major world faiths from Key Stages 3-5. This multi-faith emphasis is also in line with the general ethos of the school.

All pupils in the school participate in Religious Studies lessons. We have large numbers choosing to take the RS GCSE in addition to the compulsory Core RS sessions. The A Level course with in-depth study of Philosophy of Religion and Hinduism is popular and challenging, giving pupils the opportunity to consider major questions, while developing sound essay and evaluative skills. Many choose to further their knowledge of this subject at university and the course helps to provide them with the skills necessary to become independent learners.

The Department employs a variety of teaching and learning styles and its members are proficient in the use of thinking skills, in particular Edward de Bono's CoRT and Hat tools. We are committed to providing all pupils with the ability to think for themselves and to become lifelong learners. We also provide opportunities for extended learning through various trips and visiting speakers.

Extended Learning

Yr 7 RS Club
KS3 RS Project Competitions

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Lady’s Close House

Having looked carefully at the capital development needs of the school and the level of funding currently available to us, we now intend to focus our energy on restoring Lady's Close House.

This is the most historic building on the school site and is central to every girl's development at WGGS. Lady's Close is the Y7 base, where pupils have their own space and Form Rooms. The girls have special affection for the building because it represents the start of their careers at WGGS. The grand old house is also the home of the English Department.

The building is well over 100 years old and is in dire need of modernisation and refurbishment. We have ambitious plans to recapture the splendour and elegance of its history, while incorporating the technology and physical improvements that will bring Lady's Close House into the 21st century in appropriate WGGS style.

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