Citizenship aims to encourage young people to actively participate in their own learning and to explore and share ideas with others in order for them to become informed and responsible participants in society. The content is based around four key concepts in local, national, European and global contexts:
- Diversity and Inclusion
- Equality and Social Justice
- Democracy and Participation
- Human Rights and Social Responsibility
It includes the following recurring themes:
- Media and current affairs
- Aspects of the law
- Challenging stereotypes and prejudice
- Conflict resolution and conflict management
- The role of the individual, society and the government
All these themes are covered over pupils five years in Beechlawn
In Year 8 the main focus is on Diversity & Inclusion
In Year 9 the main focus is Human Rights & Social Responsibility.
In Year 10 the main focus is Democracy and Participation.
Year 11 and 12 look at these three themes in greater depth.
Year 10 enjoy trips to Stormont to help make 'Democracy and Active Participation' come to life for them.
The School Council is a forum where pupils can raise issues for the school to consider. Schools work better when pupils and teachers are working together and listening to each other.
