Children who are not Roman Catholic but are seeking a Christian Education

[Nessa1982]

Help!
Ive got to submit a letter giving relevant details of why i wish for my daughter to attend the local RC school... we are not catholic but this is the best school in the area for my DD and so i need to write something to send in with my reconsideration application but dont know where to start!

State what it is you like about the school and why you think your dd will benefit from attending this school.

Why would you be being unreasonable for submitting a form?

I dont get it.

I think you just need to write the reasons why you think this is the best school for your DD. Assuming you have some definite reasons more than "it gets good results" etc! Things like the ethos of the school would probably also make them feel that you had considered the RC aspect.

this needs to be in education missus - you;re asking for a world of shit putting it here

Is this a senior school? I thought you had to be a practising RC to get into a RC school? At least that's what I was reading on RC school websites, that if you were not of that faith, you couldn't apply for a place.

RC schools have to take a percentage of 'other religions or no religion' if they want any part funding from the Government.

They dont seem to publicise the fact though.

I would have thought "It gets good results" woudl be the most important consideration...

Schools dont seem to like the reason being 'good results' not sure why, as children are judged on their attainments level the minute they get to school.

They seem to like the 'school that is best for my child' approach.

Say it supports the Christian ethos of your home life, and therefore you children have something to bring to the school as well as gaining an education in a caring pastoral environment which will support and enhance their learning and help them fulfill their potential ........

Never mind getting her in, are you really sure you want her to recieve such an indoctrinating education.

I spent all of my school years in RC school and whilst they often have 'better' examination results the price is often that children who are naturally questioning, particularly about bible teaching/creationism vs evolution/ differeneces (religious and personal- all types!) do not find an atmosphere in which to flourish.

I remember ending up on at least two occasions in the headmasters office being 'warned' that it was not acceptable to ask for the historical proof of jesus (I was genuinely interested at that stage not looking to antagonise anyone!).

I hated having to sit though endless religious assemlys, in house 'services' etc etc and couldnt wait to get out and breath when i turned 16!

I'd second mentioning about supporting the christian ethos of your home and maybe ask your own vicar to write a supporting statement ?