Policy Statement on Relationships and Sexuality Education Programme in Moyle Park College

 

Preamble:

 

What makes the Marist school distinctive is its attempt to generate community climate in the school that is permeated by the Gospel of respect, freedom and love.

 

That the R.S.E programme will be taught within this religious dimension which gives the school its own particular ethos. This quality is found in the education climate, the pastoral care of the individual, the link established between the general culture and the Gospel and the manner in which faith is used to illuminate knowledge.

 

1.           The R.S.E programme in Moyle Park College is designed to be supportive of the primary role parents have as educators of their children.

 

2.           The R.S.E programme is an integral part of the Social Personal and Health Education (S.P.H.E) programme in the college with its emphasis on respect, compassion, self-esteem, tolerance and responsibility.

 

3.           To foster an understanding and appreciation of the responsibilities of human love in the context of Catholic values.

 

4.           To acquire the understanding and skills necessary to form healthy friendships and relationships.

 

5.           a) To increase knowledge of the stages of physical and emotional development.

b) To value family life

c) To develop strategies for decisions and actions consistent with personal moral integrity.

d) Be respectful of the rights and dignity of others.

 

6.           That the S.P.H.E. programme in Moyle Park College is part of a cross-curricular approach.

 

7.           The R.S.E. programme will be reviewed on an on-going basis.