Personal and Social Education

Pupils in Upper I – VI attend classes in Personal and Social Education taught by staff in the Guidance department.

The programme incorporates five contexts for learning – curricular and careers guidance, health and safety, personal development, relationships and social awareness.

Personal and Social Education is:

A lifelong process of learning.
Linked with pastoral care.
Active learning by involvement.
Involved in processes of thinking and feelings for individuals and relationships.
Involved with the development of skills and awareness of each individual.
Designed to encourage pupils to think and solve problems for themselves.

The learning atmosphere includes activities for developing knowledge, skills and experiences to help the individual; and relationships with others and society. A variety of activities are used in the classroom.

These include individual and group work, role play, problem solving, teacher centred learning and discussion. Pupils are encouraged to participate actively in class and their opinions and observations are always welcomed.

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Personal and Social Education

Pupils in Upper I – VI attend classes in Personal and Social Education taught by staff in the Guidance department.