SPHE

This table shows the posssible points that your child can get for leaving cert.

On the left it shows points for higher level and on the right it is points for ordinary level.

Many teachers decide to be an SPHE teacher. The SPHE teacher is known as the form teacher and is usually involved with everything that happens with this class.

There is usually no homework and theres no state tests for this subject.

SPHE is done for junior cycle and leaving cert

The Ten Modules Are:

1. Belonging and Integrating Developing group skills and communication skills. Learning to plan personal and group goals. Examining family relationships. Recognising bullying and knowing school policy.

2. Self-management: A sense of purpose Reviewing work and study practices by organising homework, personal work and study skills. Being aware of personal strengths and weaknesses. Understanding the importance of teamwork.

3. Communication Skills Practising the skills of listening and self‐expression. Being aware to the opinion of others. Learning appropriate communication.Knowing skills appropriate to conflict resolution. .

4. Physical Health Learning the importance of personal hygiene. Exploring the meaning of a balanced diet and physical exercise for general health and well being. Being aware of occasions when help may be needed.

5. Friendships Defining the nature and characteristics of good friendships. Changing friendships and the impact of gender of friendships. Identifying and developing skills for dealing with bullying behaviour.

6. Relationships and Sexuality In planning for the RSE module individual schools will be guided by its RSE policy which will have been prepared in consultation with parents, teachers and management authorities.

.This module is designed to develop communication and decision making skills in relationships. Explore some aspect of sex stereotyping. Have a clear understanding of male and female reproductive systems and the development stages from conception to birth.

7. Emotional Health Recognising the common moods and feelings in adolescence and respecting the feeling of others. Looking at issues of body image and self‐confidence. Developing skills for expressing feelings.

8. Influences and Decisions Evaluating some of the strongest influences on attitude and behaviour and heightening awareness of who influences them and why. Learning skills to make and apply decisions.

9. Substance Use Examining the use and misuse of medicines and drugs. Examine ways of avoiding smoking. Implication of alcohol use and patterns of alcohol use in Ireland.

10. Personal Safety Examine ways of keeping safe, road safety, fire drills. Exploring potential Hazards travelling to and from school. Sources of crisis support such as help agencies such as child line and how they can be useful.

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