KS4 Specification - AQA
The department consists of two specialist teachers. Religious Studies is a popular subject at West Kirby for GCSE and A-level and examination results are very good, being above the average for similar schools.
At Key Stage 3, learning about the application of religious principles to ethical issues as well as philosophical ideas helps students to develop an awareness of religion in the wider world. Visits to Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, a mosque, synagogue and Buddhist temple support the curriculum, as does an in-house Holocaust day. The department also runs a four day trip to Auschwitz, open to up to 30 Year 12 students.
In addition to this, the department co-ordinates whole school initiatives such as Amnesty campaigns, the Rotary club Christmas box appeal , the World’s Biggest Coffee Morning and emergency fund raising appeals as they arise.
examination results
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-7
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-6
of GCSE students achieved grades 9-4
What we're up to...
Self-Care September - Day 21: Remind yourself that you are loved and worthy of love. #Wellbeing #SelfCareSeptember @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/hKYe6kaDkF
Update 2: Anyone can start the next level, Gold at 16 years, but eDofE will always show it as being direct until the previous level has been achieved. Always remember the participant has until they are 25 years old to complete their award.
Update 1: For all levels - an expedition is still required to complete an Award. The certificate of achievement is sent out to those completing 3 sections at each level (this excludes the expedition at Bronze, silver & gold and also the residential at Gold).
Self-Care September - Day 20: No plans day - make time to slow down and be kind to yourself. #wellbeing #SelfCareSeptember #relaxation #bekind @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/2jUxA2tEBE
Self-Care September - Day 19: Get active outside and give your mind & body a natural boost. #Wellbeing #SelfCareSeptember #outdoors @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/RxCR4vHGhy
Please find attached a letter from Wirral Borough Council for all parents/carers to wear a face covering if you are getting out of the car or physically escorting your child to the school entrances with effect from Mon 21 Sept 2020 wkgs.org/files/preview/… #WKGSCommunity💙
Self-Care September - Day 18: Don't compare how you feel inside to how others appear outside. #Wellbeing #SelfCareSeptember @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/DCn9PMudBw
Self-Care September - Day 17: Leave positive messages for yourself to see regularly. @WestKirbyGS #bekind #SelfCareSeptember #wellbeing https://t.co/h7e2kr2iTJ
🔊#WKGS Parents/Carers Please find below⬇️a link to a video which Wirral Borough Council have produced which is aimed at supporting parents/carers on what they need to do if their child/ward shows symptoms, to help reduce risk of transmission in schools. vimeo.com/458533722
Self-Care September - Day 16: Notice what you are feeling today, without any judgement. #SelfCareSeptember #Wellbeing #bekind https://t.co/YIwQ1et75I
A reminder about timescales for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards @WKGS_Wellbeing @WestKirbyGS #WKGSY10 #WKGSY11 #WKGS6thForm https://t.co/wI2BSzGpBx
What have you done today to make you feel proud? @WestKirbyGS @WKGS_Wellbeing #WKGSY10 #WKGSY11 #WKGS6thFORM https://t.co/6oPFZpMaqW
What activities are you doing for Duke of Edinburgh? @WestKirbyGS #WKGSY10 #WKGSY11 #WKGS6thFORM https://t.co/qBTwflLW4L
Self-Care September - Day 15: Find a caring, calming phrase to say to yourself when feeling low. #Wellbeing #SelfCareSeptember https://t.co/cDVo3lkr48
Self-Care September - Day 14: Talk kindly to yourself like you would to someone you love. #wellbeing #SelfCareSeptember #BeKind @WestKirbyGS https://t.co/imsXkqy0w4