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Citizenship
Citizenship
has a wide reaching aim to help all our youngsters
to achieve development of the whole person and
independence without impairing the rights of others,
enabling them to use their academic qualifications
when they move into ‘life beyond school.'
We
aim to assist in the move from childhood, through
adolescence, and into young adulthood. The transitions
are not always easy and support, advice and guidance
are needed at every stage. |
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The
curriculum should:
"promote
the spiritual, moral, cultural, mental and physical development
of pupils, and prepare such pupils for the opportunities,
responsibilities and experiences of adult life"
Education
Reform Act, 1988
Questions
and Answers:
Is
Citizenship taught to all children? |
Yes.
Pupils in all years have Citizenship lessons and
there is continuity in the content throughout a pupil’s
time in the school. |
What
sort of topics does Citizenship cover? |
Health
Education (including sex education), citizenship,,
politics and government, human rights, relationships,
study skills, economic awareness, environmental awareness,
European awareness and careers education and guidance,
work related learning, enterprise education and current
affairs. |
Surely
parents should teach children these things, is
it really the school’s responsibility? |
We
see the teaching of all these topics as a partnership
between the school and parents. With this teamwork
children will feel continuity and solidarity which
are necessary for their feeling of security. We welcome
the support and help of parents in teaching their
children but with the pressures of modern life we
have to be aware that not all families do, or can,
give their children the necessary information and
advice, so it is essential that we provide it for
all. |
Are
parents informed as to the content of the course? |
A
copy of the Scheme of Work for Citizenship is available
to all parents and prospective parents. |
Who
teaches Citizenship? |
We
have a highly qualified, caring team of teachers
who mostly hold Middle Management or Senior Management
positions within the school. Mrs E. Servant is the
Head of Department and will be willing to discuss
any issues with you. |
What
kind of Careers advice will my child receive? |
Careers
Education and Guidance is taught as an integral part
of the programme starting with self-awareness and
assessment. All pupils are shown how and where to
research career and job possibilities and the Careers
Library is open every day at break and lunchtimes.
There is a photocopier available and pupils are encouraged,
at all stages, to collect information.
In
Year 10 pupils spend one week gaining Work Experience
with a local employer.
In
Year 11 pupils cover applications, interviews and
C.V.’s and look at job opportunities and the
changing work scene as well as tax, pay slips, pensions
etc. |
What
do pupils feel about Citizenship? |
The
pupils have a very positive attitude towards the
course and it is interesting to read their evaluation
reports.
“I
learned how to cope in a relationship and with
others”
“This
module gave me a lot of insight into solvent abuse,
smoking and drugs”
“This
was helpful because at that time I was making decisions
about my option subjects” |
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