STAFF:
Mrs Mitchell
Ms Fleming
Mrs McIlwrath
Mrs Howie
AIMS OF OUR DEPARTMENT
- To help pupils understand and appreciate the role of the home and family as they relate to the development of the individual and society.
- Develop pupils’ understanding of their physical, emotional, intellectual, aesthetic needs and the needs of others which change throughout life according to circumstances and resources available.
- Develop the critical thinking and decision-making capacity of pupils on matters relating to the home and family.
- Foster enjoyment in the experience of learning and to encourage pupils to take pride in their achievements.
- Develop a range of skills including: personal and social, creative, investigative, measurement, communication and management.
- Provide the opportunity, by working independently; in pairs or as members of a group, to experience practical activities which will enable pupils to transfer knowledge and understanding from one situation to another.
- Develop understanding of, and learn to adapt to, challenges for the family in a technological society.
- Develop knowledge, understanding and skills related to the statutory cross-curricular themes.
- To involve and inform pupils and parents with regard to a pupil’s educational progress and arising concerns.
