Dear Parents/Guardians,
Social Personal and Health Education (S.P.H.E) is a very important element of the school curriculum here in St. Brigid's College. S.P.H.E covers a wide range of topics such as self-identity, making decisions, citizenship and relationships, which equip children with many of the skills and knowledge needed in today's world.
The Relationship and Sexuality element of the program (R.S.E) includes the learning, understanding and the development of attitudes, beliefs and values about relationships, sexual identity, and intimacy.
The main aims of R.S.E. are:
• To enhance the personal development, well-being, and self-esteem of each child
• To enable each child to gain an understanding of and respect for human love, reproduction, and sexual activity in a sensitive and measured way
• To enable the child to develop healthy friendships and relationships
• To develop and promote a sense of wonder and awe at the process of birth and new life
We aim to deliver the RSE programme during the dates below to all Junior cycle classes.
We encourage you to talk to your child in advance of this, about what they will learn through R.S.E in a mature and respectful way.
Kind Regards,
The SPHE Team
Relationship and Sexual Education delivery
1st year
27th of February – 10th of April
2nd year
17th of March – 5th of May
3rd year
20th of March – 22nd of May
RSE.pdf