Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 10 November 2015
511. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills when a reply will issue to this Deputy, further to her interim reply (details supplied), regarding physical education in the junior cycle; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [39611/15]
View answerMinisterial Representation 1504673/SR was received on 22nd September.
The interim response issued on 23rd September.
The response itself issued on 30th September, the text of which was as follows:
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is currently discussing the new Wellbeing area of learning in Junior Cycle. Students will undertake learning in a new area entitled Wellbeing throughout the three years of Junior Cycle. It will be introduced for first year students commencing from September 2017, and Physical Education will be a key part of this very important area.
The Junior Cycle years are a critical time in young peoples' lives. Students are exposed to a range of influences and require support to make positive responsible decisions relating to their health and wellbeing and the wellbeing of others. Wellbeing in Junior Cycle is about young people feeling confident, healthy, happy and connected.
