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The Religious Studies Department ent world religions, devel- oping respect and under- standing towards Jewish and Islamic beliefs. ‘Do miracles still happen?’ ‘Should we always forgive?’ periences working ‘Why do people suffer?’ with Muslims in Lon- ‘Should the death penalty don. Her stories be abolished?’ proved to be very interest- ‘What do Jews and Muslims ing for year 10! believe?’ …Just a glimpse into a few Interest in GCSE RE is The Bellfort in the RE department this Year 9 pupils had a special heated debates on issues growing. Year 11 and 12 of the big issues discussed pupils have enjoyed many visit from Rabbi David such as ‘animal testing, year! Singer (Belfast Jewish Com- munity.) The pupils asked Year 8 were busy linking their Performing Arts skills questions many and into RE! Each pupil listened intently as he received a Gideon Bible, which then was used in a pupil commented that his ‘Mary Jones’ freeze frame shared his religion. One favourite part was when a c t i v i t y ! Rabbi singer ‘blew into his shofar horn!’ Another abortion and euthanasia.’ enjoyed the ‘mini lesson in speaking Hebrew.’ Our big focus on literacy over the past few years is helping pupils as they improve on their discussion styled answers! The A-Level students con- tinue to work hard in their studies! This will no doubt Year 10 pupils enjoyed a open up many career Northern Irish guest opportunities for them! Year 9 and 10 pupils en- speaker, Naomi Lamont, joyed learning about differ- who talked about her ex- 66