In EPC lessons this week…

We would like to encourage our parents/careers to discuss what their children have learnt in their EPC lessons this week, helping to expand their personal development.

At Don Valley Academy, our core personal development programme is delivered through Ethics Philosophy and Citizenship ‘EPC’ lessons. EPC places social and personal development at the heart of its design, with group discussion, self-expression and the promotion of tolerance & respect towards the opinions of others assessed in each unit of work. Providing opportunities for pupils to develop confidence, resilience and knowledge to stay mentally and physically healthy are also included and developed on a cross curricular level.

This week in EPC lessons…

In Year 7 students have studied the story of Boy 87, looking at the at the feelings of refugee children on their journey
In Year 8 students have discussed the story of Nicky Cruz, looking at the events that led to changing his life for the better
In Year 9 students have discussed 8 ways of change, this week focusing on Amnesty international and the work they do to make change
In Year 10 students discussed healthy bodies including SRE topics of discussion pregnancy, fertility and choices
In Year 11 students explored Christian beliefs including birth and death rights.