Junior Cycle SPHE
As part of the Junior Cycle Wellbeing programme, students are now studying an updated Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum. As part of the SPHE curriculum, students will take part in the Relationships and Sexuality strand. In the strand of Relationships and Sexuality, the key focus is on creating and maintaining healthy and respectful relationships. Students will discuss the signs of healthy, unhealthy and abusive relationships, how to set boundaries in relationships and show respect for the boundaries of others. They will learn about the importance of consent as an aspect of all healthy relationships and how to take care of their reproductive health.
Further information can be found here.
TY Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) include:
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Friendship / Healthy Friendships
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Self-Esteem
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Building Relationships
Relationships Online
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Influences – Media and Friends
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Human Reproduction
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Values
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The Age of Consent
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Implications of Sexual Activity
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Making Decisions
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Pornography
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5th Year Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) include:
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Values in Relationships
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Sexual Orientation
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STI
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Dealing with feelings
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Challenging Roles / Stereotypes
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Without Consent
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Influence of Self-esteem
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Human Reproduction and Fertility
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Relationships on-line
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Boundaries
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Contraception
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Pornography
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Sexuality
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Unplanned Pregnancy
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6th Year Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) include:
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When we feel hurt
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Influences and Values
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STI
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Loving Relationships
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Decision Making
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Sexual Abuse
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Intimacy
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Responsible Relationships
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Relationships on-line
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Marriage
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Contraception
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Pornography
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Living with Loss
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Responsible Parenthood
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If you do not wish your son/daughter to participate in RSE, please contact the school.