SU in Your School

Introduction

Scripture Union Scotland aims to give young people the opportunity to explore and respond to the significance of Jesus Christ. We seek to support schools across Scotland and to provide pupils with opportunities to explore values and beliefs from a Christian perspective through classroom work, assemblies and residential experiences.

We develop our work for schools in line with the principles and capacities of the Curriculum for Excellence; to help pupils develop and communicate their own beliefs as confident individuals, and to make informed choices as responsible citizens.

Scripture Union Groups in schools are voluntary groups led by parents, school staff, SU Staff or other volunteers. They usually meet at lunchtimes or after school and provide an opportunity for worship in the informal curriculum (as laid out in Religious Observance legislation) as well as opportunities for young people to explore the Christian faith for themselves through activities, discussions and investigating the Bible. Volunteers helping in these groups each receive Network News twice per year; back copies and live links are available online.

We offer Secondary Schools the opportunity of a Christian Focus Week . This is a high energy programme, often involving creative arts, that encourages pupils to explore their own beliefs whilst learning aspects of the Christian faith; develop skills to make informed choices whilst contributing to the spiritual development of the school community.

Much of SU's work in schools is delivered by dedicated volunteers who are offered training and support by Regional Staff . There are schools who are ready to partner with SU and allow us to work with them for the spiritual development of their pupils. Some of these opportunities cannot be taken up due to limited numbers of volunteers. Teachers, parents, senior pupils, youth workers ministers and others are already volunteering with SU in schools across Scotland. Would you be able to join them by volunteering in your local area?

The Damaris Trust

SU Scotland is a partner with the Damaris Trust - an educational charity with a Christian foundation.  The schools department of Damaris specialises in the provision of innovative and excellent materials for schools and seeks to assist teachers to promote spiritual development through resources that use reflective and critical thinking skills.

For further information, please visit www.Damaris.org