SOCIAL SCIENCE
At St Peter Chanel Catholic School children will develop the knowledge and skills to enable them to better understand, participate in, and contribute to their local, national and global communities they live in.
They will engage in current and historical issues in society (environmental, political, economic and social), evaluating their impact and change over time.
The social science curriculum is divided into four strands as seen below:
Identity, culture and organisation
Students will learn about society & communities and how they function.
Place and Environment
Students will learn and understand how people and the environment interact.
Continuity and change
Students will learn and understand the past and present, and imagine the possible future.
Economic World
Students will learn and understand their role in the economy and how economic decisions affect individuals and communities.
Goals for all children:
Through the inquiry process they will:
Understand their place in the world
Appreciate other societies in time and place
Participate in social action
Value our multicultural identity
The Minister of Education has advised that schools may have 2 teacher-only days to address the new maths and literacy programmes. SPC staff are joining other Catholic schools on Monday, 19th May and Monday 14th July (not Friday,15th August) as previously advertised. The days will be facilitated by advisers from the Ministry of Education.
TEACHER ONLY DAY
MONDAY 14TH JULY
SCHOOL CLOSED
2025 SCHOOL BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTION - NOMINATIONS ARE OPEN
If you are interested in being on the School Board for the benefit of your child/ren and the school, nominations will open on Monday, 14th July.
On Wednesday, 9th July you will have received an email with an information cover letter (Notice 2) and a nomination form. You can also download copies from our school website under Our School / Board of Trustees.
Nominations close at noon on Wednesday, 6th August.
Election day is Wednesday, 10th September.