Scoil Chríost Rí
Presentation School, Portlaoise

JC Subject - C.S.P.E

CSPE focuses on supporting students in become active citizens through their learning in three strands

  • Rights and responsibilities
  • Global citizenship
  • Exploring democracy.

Content

Rights and responsibilities

In this strand, students learn what it means to live with rights and responsibilities and examine the main human rights instruments that protect people’s rights.

Global citizenship

In this strand, students explore issues of poverty, inequality and sustainable development and look at ways to bring about effective change.

Exploring democracy

This strand enables students to examine how democracy works and the role of the media in a democracy.

Aug 27
2026
School Reopens - 3rd & 6th year students return from 11:20 - 13:20
Aug 28
2026
1st years and Meitheal students 9:00 - 13:15
Aug 31
2026
1st, 2nd, 5th, LCA1, LCA2 & 6th years 9:00-13:20
Sep 01
2026
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 5th & 6th years 9:00 - 13:20
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