Community and Participation
In Catholic Social Teaching, the value of community develops the interconnectedness of us all and the importance of working together for the common good. It promotes solidarity, mutual responsibility, and the idea that a good community looks after the well-being and dignity of all.
Across The Curriculum
Across The Curriculum
In Religious Education (RE), the children learn about different faith communities, understanding the values of cooperation and mutual respect, and exploring the idea of serving others. In Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE), the curriculum includes work on community involvement (in units such as 'Our School Environment', 'Democracy' and 'Working Together').
The History curriculum covers diverse communities from different time periods, cultures, and geographical locations. This can include studying how communities have evolved, how they interacted with each other, and the impact of collective actions on historical events. Geography work features the concept of communities, looking at both local and global communities and the important message that we are all connected with a responsibility to care for our world (economies, cultures, and how they are interconnected through trade and migration).
The Citizenship curriculum encourages children to understand their rights and responsibilities as members of various communities, whether local, national, or global. This includes learning about democracy, justice, equality, and participation in community decision-making processes.
