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CROWNSTONE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLPLOT 2632, PRINCESS ROAD, KIMBEJJA, KYALIWAJJALA, NAMUGONGO PSHE Teaching Notes Instructor: Dickens Ainomugisha
Definition • PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic education. • It is a planned, discipline that equips students with; the knowledge, understanding, skills, and qualities they need to manage their lives, now and in the future. • It is a subject through which students develop the competence and confidence to; • Keep themselves healthy and safe, • Prepare for life and work in a modern world, and • Navigate an increasingly complex world as active, informed citizens.
What PSHE is all about • The three Core Strands • Health and Wellbeing. This strand is about understanding what keeps us physically and mentally healthy. It covers: • Physical Health: Healthy eating, exercise, sleep, hygiene, managing risks (drugs, alcohol), and basic first aid. • Mental Wellbeing: Understanding emotions, building resilience, managing stress, developing self-esteem and a positive body image. • Keeping Safe: Risk assessment, personal safety (online and offline), and recognizing unsafe situations.
2. Relationships: This strand focuses on how to form and maintain healthy, respectful, and rewarding relationships. It covers ; • friendships and family relationships. • Core concepts include consent, respect, trust, communication, and conflict resolution. • It educates students to recognize and avoid harmful relationships, including those involving coercion, grooming, or exploitation. • It includes age-appropriate Relationships
3.Living in the Wider World (Active Citizenship & Economic Wellbeing) This strand prepares students for their roles and responsibilities in society and the economy. It covers; • Economic Wellbeing. Financial literacy (budgeting, saving, debt), career exploration, understanding the world of work, and enterprise skills. • Active Citizenship. Understanding rights and responsibilities, how democracy and the law work, challenging prejudice and discrimination, and contributing positively to the community.
The Critical Importance of learning PSHE. Why do students need to learn PSHE? • To safeguard themselves. PSHE provides the essential knowledge to recognize and avoid risks. Students learn about the dangers of substance misuse, unhealthy relationships, financial scams, and peer pressure, empowering them to make safer choices. • To promote mental and physical health. PSHE gives students evidence-based strategies to look after their wellbeing. It normalizes conversations about mental health, builds resilience, and promotes healthy lifestyle habits that can last a lifetime.
To navigate relationships successfully. PSHE provides the plan for healthy relationships—teaching about, communication, respect, and empathy. This helps reduce bullying, promote inclusivity, and lay the foundation for future healthy partnerships. • To become financially capable and prepared for the future. PSHE simplifies the adult world of money and work. It teaches important life skills like budgeting, understanding credit, and career planning, reducing the likelihood of future debt and helping students make informed career choices.
To become responsible, active citizens: PSHE helps students understand their place in society. It encouragescritical thinking about media, politics, and social issues, challenges stereotypes and prejudice, and encourages respect for diversity. This is essential for social cohesion and a functioning democracy. • To bridge the gap between school and adult life. While other subjects teach what to think about(content), PSHE teaches how to think and act (process). It develops transferable skills such as decision-making, problem-solving, critical analysis, and communication—skills that are directly applicable to higher education, employment, and independent living.