Senior Cycle
The three themes of RSE, as per Department of Education Senior Cycle SPHE Curriculum Framework are incorporated into this schedule. (See www.sphe.ie)
The three themes of RSE are:
- Human Relationships
- Human Sexuality
- Human Growth and Development
Confidentiality
The nature of the SPHE class often leads to discussion on various sensitive topics and students are informed that should they need to speak to a teacher about anything that comes up in class they may approach the SPHE teacher if they feel comfortable doing so. However, students are informed that should the teacher feel that the student or students in question are at risk, that they are obliged to report the situation to the DLP – Designated Liaison Person, to ensure the safety and welfare of the student or students in question.
Our Resources
We have a resource press that contains all of the relevant, up to date and age appropriate department material recommended for use in teaching. SPHE resources are updated and managed by the dept. head and are available for use to all SPHE teachers. These resources include text books, leaflets, posters and DVD’s. We also have use of the “On My Own Two Feet” resource. It focuses on substance use and is provided by the North Western health board to all schools. We are currently using the Minding Me 1, 2, 3, set of textbooks at Junior Level. and the Talking Relationships Understanding Sexuality Teaching (TRUST) Resource at Senior Level. All of our SPHE teachers receive the most up to date in-service training available from the SPHE support service. Courses are run annually and are available to teachers as needed to enable them to teach SPHE using the most current and effective methods.
For further information on SPHE at post primary see www.sphe.ie or contact the school office (01)2855027 for a copy of the RSE policy.