Aims and Objectives of Relationship
and Sexuality Education Programme
Education in a Loreto School strives for the all round development of the student, promotes Christian
Values, attitudes and principles. It affirms the personal worth
and dignity of each student, fosters awareness of the responsibility
to work for peace, justice and unity in society. The school endeavours
to encourage excellence in all areas of the student's life, in
an atmosphere of interest, concern and friendship for each person.
Our Relationship and Sexuality Education Programme
is based on respect for self and respect for others. The policy
aims to enable young people to develop attitudes and values towards
their sexuality in a moral, spiritual and social framework.
· The programme
is taught formally as part of the Religion Course within the school.
· At First
Year level there is some cross-curricular co-operation.
· On occasion
visiting speakers who have a particular expertise will be invited
to address students.
· This Policy
will be distributed initially to parents of existing students and
then annually to parents of incoming First Years.
· An updated
version of the Policy will be available in the school office.
· It is
the right of a parent to withdraw their child from any part of
the programme being taught. Parents must notify the Principal in
advance of what areas of the programme from which they wish to
withdraw their child.
· Participating
teachers will meet annually at the end of each academic year to
review the programme and parents are welcome to submit their views
to the Principal for inclusion in this review.
The sexuality aspects are integrated into an overall
Relationship Programme in the context of the Religion Course. The
following pages give an outline of the programme and some of the
handouts used in class. Parents are directed to their daughter's
Religion Book for more examples of the resources to be utilised
in class.
SEX EDUCATION PROGRAMME
JUNIOR CYCLE
First Year |
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Development of the female reproductive organs/system.
Self worth/esteem and responsible sexual behaviour.
What is AIDS? - Definitions.
Cross-Curricular Approach involving Science, Home Economics and Religion Departments. |
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Representative from “The Always and Tampax Education
Service” |
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| Resource Texts: |
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Resource Book for Relationships and Sexuality
Programme: Department
of Education & Science |
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| Sample Handouts: |
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Crossword Puzzle.
Menstruation postbag.
16 Magic Square Puzzle.
AIDS pre-test. |
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Second Year |
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Male & Female reproductive organs/system.
Conception/Contraception.
Development of life within the womb.
Birth.
Relationships & Individual Rights (harassment/assault)
The transmission of HIV/AIDS. |
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Community of Hope |
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Garda; Doctor; Rape Crisis Centre. |
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Resource Book for Relationships and Sexuality Programme: Department
of Education & Science
Everywoman Medical Guide: Octopus Books & Notes on the Development of the
Foetus.
Everywoman: D. L. Jones
Growing Up: Osborne Publications
How we grow up: Health Education Council, British Publication.
Questionnaire & Evaluation sheets. |
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| Sample Handouts: |
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AIDS is a difficult disease to catch
How can AIDS be caught?
Spreading AIDS
How to avoid getting AIDS
AIDS Transmission worksheet. |
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Third Year
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Relationships
AIDS stories |
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Representative from “The Always and Tampax Education
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A local doctor
Response/Accord |
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| Resource Text: |
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Resource Book for Relationships and Sexuality
Programme: Department
of Education & Science |
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| Sample Handouts: |
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Who Will Mind The Children? (Irish Times Nov. 30th 1992) |
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| Sample Videos: |
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Inside Story: Aids in the Family
Check-Up: AIDS in Uganda (1992)
An Early Frost (film)
Tuesday File: Two families’ stories.
They Call Me Mammy, now.
Common Threads - Stories from the Quilt & Handout. |
SENIOR CYCLE
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Fertility Awareness
Family Planning
Values and Relationships
Personal Integrity
Responsible Parenthood
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexual Harassment
Gender Orientation
Gender Discrimination and Pornography
Personal Rights and Personal Safety
Making, Keeping and Ending Relationships Love is...
Commitment and Marriage |
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The Challenge of God |
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Please note that Resource Materials will be updated
as suitable resources become available.
Different speakers will address the students on various aspects
of the Programme.
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