Third class

Moral and Spiritual

  • Golden rules of the school and classroom
  • Meditation
  • Moral Dilemmas
  • Creating a responsible classroom/school environment
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Responsibility

Equality and Justice

  • Democracy in classroom/school/Irish society
  • Exploring Democratic institutions in Ireland
  • Poverty and Wealth in an Irish context
  • Poverty and Wealth internationally
  • Human Rights Day

Belief Systems

Buddhism

  • Nirvana Day
  • Wesak

Humanism

  • Exploring Beliefs

Sikhism

  • Vaisakhi
  • Guru Nanak Birthday

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

  • Green Schools participation
  • Fossil fuels/Green Energy

Enhancing the environment

  • Conserving energy
  • Care trees
  • Caring for habitats

Recycling Project

Participation in school garden activities