SPHE @ Junior Cycle @ Greystones Community College
The aim of the Junior Cycle SPHE specification is to build students’ self-awareness and positive self-worth; to develop the knowledge, understanding, skills, dispositions and values that will support them to lead fulfilling and healthy lives; empower them to create, nurture and maintain respectful and loving relationships with self and others; and enhance their capacity to contribute positively to society.
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) provides a safe classroom setting where students can discuss and learn about important aspects of their lives. Within this space, students can grow in awareness, and develop the understanding and skills they need to maintain healthy lives, make healthy choices and build caring and respectful relationships. SPHE places a strong focus on developing the important life skills that young people need growing up in a fast changing and complex world. Specifically, it focuses on developing the social and emotional skills of self-awareness, self-management, responsible decision making, social awareness and relationship skills.
Please click here to download a Parent Information Guide.
Please click here to view the full specification for Junior Cycle SPHE.
Please click here to view a statement from the Department of Education issued on 2nd October 2024.