At Mullingar Community College, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and well-rounded learning environment. As part of this mission, the Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) program is a core component of our curriculum at the post-primary level. This program equips students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to make informed decisions about their relationships, health, and well-being in a respectful and age-appropriate manner. 

Course Objectives The RSE program is designed to:

• Promote self-awareness and positive self-esteem.
• Foster respect for diversity in relationships and sexuality.
• Provide accurate information about physical, emotional, and social aspects of relationships and sexual health.
• Encourage informed decision-making and personal responsibility.

Resources for Parents: We understand the critical role parents play in their children’s education. To ensure you are fully informed about the RSE program, we have provided the following downloadable resources:

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Junior Cycle RSE Letter 2025
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Senior Cycle RSE Letter 2025
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TY RSE Letter 2025

Each letter provides detailed insights into the course content, the approach taken in delivery, and how parents can support their children in navigating this important stage of learning. Glossary of Key Terms To help you understand some of the language and concepts covered in the RSE curriculum, we’ve compiled a glossary of key terms:

Term	Definition
Consent	Agreement or permission given freely, fully informed, and without coercion, to engage in an activity.
Sexual Orientation	A person’s enduring physical, romantic, or emotional attraction to another person.
Gender Identity	A person’s deeply felt sense of their gender, which may be different from their sex assigned at birth.
Healthy Relationship	A relationship characterized by mutual respect, trust, honesty, and equality.
Reproductive Health	A state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system.
Boundaries	Limits that a person establishes to protect their personal comfort, safety, and well-being in relationships.
STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection)	An infection passed from one person to another through sexual contact.
Puberty	The physical, emotional, and hormonal changes that occur during adolescence, marking sexual maturity.

Contact Us If you have any questions or concerns about the RSE program, please feel free to reach out to our team at admin.mcc@lwetb.ie or contact us directly through the school office. We value your partnership in providing a comprehensive and effective education for your child. Together, we can ensure they are prepared to navigate their relationships and well-being with confidence and respect.