Wellbeing

Junior Cycle:

The Junior Cycle Wellbeing program, an essential component of the holistic education we provide to all our students. The Junior Cycle Wellbeing programme is a comprehensive 400-hour timetable of learning designed to enhance the overall well-being of our students.

Key Pillars of Junior Cycle Wellbeing:

The Junior Cycle Wellbeing program encompasses three main pillars, each contributing to the holistic development of our students:

1. Physical Education (PE): Students dedicate 200 hours to PE, promoting physical health, fitness, and overall well-being through various physical activities and exercises.
2. Social, Personal, and Health Education (SPHE): SPHE involves 100 hours of education, incorporating essential aspects such as Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) to nurture personal and social development.
3. Civic, Social, and Political Education (CSPE): With 100 hours allocated, CSPE aims to develop civic and societal understanding, encouraging active participation and engagement within the community.

In addition to the main pillars, schools allocate an additional 65 hours to the Wellbeing program, covering various aspects that enhance student wellbeing. These include tutor time and guidance.

Link to more information in relation to Wellbeing can be found here: Wellbeing | NCCA

Senior Cycle:

Arising from the review of Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) in primary and post-primary schools, the need to update the Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) curriculum was identified as a key priority. This has led to RSE being compulsory for all senior year groups, TY, LCE and LCA.

More information can be found here: Senior Cycle Social, Personal and Health Education.