Citizenship is an increasingly important aspect of the
curriculum. Topics such as Human Rights, the Democratic Process and
Equal Opportunities are covered as part of our Personal and Social
Education programme which is taught through discrete, weekly
timetabled lessons.
A number of aspects of citizenship are taught within subject
lessons. For example, the Religious Studies department deals with
issues such as rights, justice, punishment, and respect and
understanding of identity in a multi-cultural society. ICT uses
computer skills to investigate areas such as the political system
and PE highlights principles of voting and the democratic
process.
Elements of citizenship are also delivered through the School
Council, the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Community Service,
Charities, Careers Education, the Environmental Society, the
Literary and Debating Society and Exchange visits.