Self Society & Spirit
Self, spirit and society enable children to become healthy, independent and responsible members of society. We encourage our students to play a positive role in contributing to the life of the school and the wider community. In this way we help develop their sense of self worth. The diversity of cultures within the world is celebrated and students are encouraged to value each other regardless of age, colour, gender, ethnicity, heritage, religion or disability. We teach students what it means to be a positive member of a diverse multicultural society, how society is organised and governed, ensuring that they experience the process of democracy in school through the school council.
The aims of S3 education are to enable the students to:
- Respect themselves as individuals, whilst developing an understanding, tolerance and respect for others and their differences, treating all people as equal
- Develop an understanding of how religious beliefs relate to each other and life
- Develop a clear set of values and attitudes, including honesty and kindness and establishing a strong moral code and keeping to it and appreciate those that may be different to their own
- Value themselves and others as unique human beings, capable of spiritual, moral, intellectual and physical growth and development
- Develop their varied abilities and talents fully setting achievable goals, learning to work and try hard, and understanding both success and failure
- Learn to live and enjoy a healthy lifestyle
- Develop an active role as a member of a family and of the community
- Understand the principles of our society and democracy
- Value their role as a contributing member of a democratic society & those of different faiths
- Respect the letter of the law and encourage others to do so
- Appreciate, value, respect the different faiths, cultures and beliefs within society
S3 is central to our school's ethos, supporting children in their development and underpinning learning in the classroom, in school, and in the wider community.
