Religious Education

St Michael's Academy is a Catholic school and has a formal RE programme taught primarily by a Religious Education department under the guidance and direction of a Principal Teacher. This formal programme is supported by a lay Chaplaincy Team and by a school Pastoral Committee. The spiritual life of the school is enhanced by a range of liturgical and other activities and strong links have been established with local parishes. The school has an Oratory which is used by classes and smaller groups during the course of the day.

Assemblies for each year group are held once per week at which, in addition to the normal administrative and information-giving sessions, pupils are given the opportunity to think about and pray for those less fortunate than themselves.

The Staff
St Michael's Academy has a full complement of well-qualified and experienced staff enabling the provision of a broad and varied curriculum at all stages. The Senior Management Team, which has responsibility for the strategic management and day-to-day running of the school, comprises the Head Teacher, the Depute Head and two Assistant Heads. There are 18 Principal Teachers and 3 Assistant Principal Teachers of subject, a Guidance Team of 3 Principal Teachers and 2 Assistant Principal Teachers and 5 Senior Teachers. The whole staff complement of just over 58 is supported by a team of ancillary staff including clerical support, technicians, a librarian and two janitors.