1. SPHE short course consultation

2. SPHE short course Approximately 100 hours of learning Taught over 1, 2 or 3 years Up to 4 short courses can be included in the certificate of junior cycle.

3. SPHE short course Aim The short course in SPHE aims to develop students positive sense of themselves and their physical, social, emotional and spiritual health and wellbeing. It also aims to build young peoples capacity to develop and maintain healthy relationships.

4. Course overview

5. Strand 1 Who am I? Topics: How I see myself and others Being an adolescent Self-management My rights and the rights of others

6. Strand 2 Minding myself and others Topics: Being healthy Substance use Sexuality and sexual health Respectful communication

7. Strand 3 Team up Topics: Having a friend and being a friend The relationship spectrum Special relationships Anti-bullying

8. Strand 4 Mental health and wellbeing Topics: Positive mental health Mental health /mental ill health Dealing with tough times Bereavement and loss

9. Assessment Task Reflection