[Ellie]

If a religious example is being used to explain something, then I think another, non religious example should be given along side it. Even the most well known bible stories aren't known by everyone, and therefore those students who aren't aware of them shouldn't be singled out. Saying something like 'as you are all aware', in my opinion, would single students out which is wrong in any situation; religious or not.

Outside of R.E. [religious education] the only time God or religion was mention was during 'Singing Assembly' which we had in Infants and Junior School [up to age 11]. Even then if we didn't want to go, we just had to have a permission slip from our parents/guardians and we were excused from it.

I don't think there is anything wrong in teaching religion in schools, and if anything I would encourage it, but bringing religion or at least one particular religion into everyday teaching is wrong.