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Religious Education

Religious Education is an important part of the curriculum which underpins our school ethos and learning culture. Most religious instruction is within a Christian context in accordance with the teachings of the Church of England. The children also learn about other major world faiths within the RE curriculum. All pupils are expected to attend assemblies and religious education lessons, as parents have selected Hampden Gurney with the understanding that it is a Church of England School.

Matthew 7:7

Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you”

Assemblies are held each day, except for Thursdays when there is a celebration of the Eucharist. The Communion is led by Father Lincoln Harvey of the Church of the Annunciation, Marble Arch. He celebrates the Mass with the support of a number of pupils who take part as servers, readers or leading prayers

During the Mass each week many of the pupils at Hampden Gurney come up for a blessing. Older pupils who receive Holy Communion in their own churches, do so in school on a Thursday as well. Once each term, the whole school heads to the Church of the Annunciation for a special Mass.

Bible Story time with Father Barry

For the overview of our curriculum see the subject map below: