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Personal Development

“All men have their frailties; and whoever looks for a friend without imperfections, will never find what he seeks. We love ourselves notwithstanding our faults, and we ought to love our friends in like manner.” Cyrus the Great, founder of the Persian empire

Overview

Personal Development aims to equip students to deal with issues, in line with Christian values. Throughout their time in Secondary School, students will be encouraged to maintain a focus on personal reflection, goal setting for growth and making a difference in the world. Personal Development provides support and a forum to discuss and process issues of importance to their age group.

Aims

  • To assist students in their spiritual and emotional development
  • To promote Christian character development
  • To give a Biblical framework for various issues confronting students
  • To enable students to grow in confidence through sharing ideas in a group setting
  • To develop a biblical Christian worldview
  • To see students equipped to make a difference in their world

Topics Include

  • Orientation “Welcome to Secondary”
  • Camp Follow-up - “B is for Belonging”
  • This is Me
  • Goal Setting
  • Surface Pro
  • Community Service
  • Bullying
  • Study Skills
  • IT Skills
  • Cyber Safety
  • Friendships
  • Bullying/Cyberbullying
  • Social Media Etiquette
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Fundraising
  • Resilience
  • Sleep

Time Allocation

  • 3 periods per cycle

Assessment

  • Students are expected to be actively involved in class discussions and activities
  • Community Service participation and follow-up reports

“Teacher, which is the great commandment in the Law?” Jesus replied, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbour as yourself.’ Matthew 22:36-39