 Social,
Personal and Health Education (SPHE)
“Social, personal and health education
provides particular opportunities to foster the personal development, health and
well-being of the individual child, to help him to create and maintain
supportive relationships, and become an active and responsible citizen in
society.” ( Primary School Curriculum, 1999, p. 2).
SPHE
takes place in a number of ways in the school and the involvement of parents at
all stages of the programme is essential for its effectiveness. Children learn
through experiencing a positive school climate and atmosphere and by exploring
aspects of the curriculum through relevant subject areas. It includes RSE
(Relationships and Sexuality Education) and Stay
Safe. The RSE programme was drawn up by a committee comprising of
representatives of parents, teachers and the Board of Management. There is a Rainbows
group (parents and teachers who have been trained as facilitators) which
provides some support for children who have been bereaved or whose parents have
separated.
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