Junior and Senior Infants
Moral and Spiritual
- Golden rules of the school and classroom
- Sense of self
- Being special
- Co-operation through games
- Kindness
- Sharing
- Respect
- Core Values
- Relaxation and Meditation
- Interdependence
- Celebrate MayDay and the significance of festivals
Equality and Justice
- Democracy in the classroom and school: rights and responsibility, positive behaviour in classroom, school and yard
- Conflict Resolution
- Respect and value each person
- Explore and celebrate similarities and differences
- Human rights Day Dec 10th
- Promoting equality
- Celebrate Friendship day
- Fairtrade fortnight (27th Feb – Mar 11th)
Belief Systems
Buddhism
- Nirvana Day
- Wesak
Humanism
- Exploring Beliefs
Sikhism
- Guru Nanak
- Vaisakhi (Sikh New year)
Learning about these different value and belief systems through story, pictures, photos, ICT. Examining symbols, philosophies, key figures, ceremonies, places of worship.
Ethics and the Environment
- Recycling
- Green Schools Art Project
- Develop sense of wonder in nature – seasonal changes
- Water – integrating with Maths and Science
- Caring for our local beach
- Field trip to beach and exploration of beach objects and beach life
- Litter and the environment
- Protection of the environment: Birds and Animals