Learning intentions
- Explore how their friendships may change as young peoples’ lives change
- Discuss attitudes towards changing friendships.
Level
Senior cycle
Duration
15 minutes
Modules
SPHE Relationship skills
LCA SE Relationships and sexuality
Leaving school friends behind
Play
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Nicola, Sam, Sinead and Rachel discuss what thoughts they have about the changes in their lives when they leave school and how it impacts their friendships.
Watch this video in class and ask students to discuss what they just saw or write down reflections.
Further reading for your students
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Loneliness and isolation
We are social creatures and need to feel we belong. Find out what you can do if you feel loneliness.
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Friendships and mental health
Friends are a big part of our everyday lives. Having good friends can greatly increase our overall sense of wellbeing.
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Maintaining boundaries
Boundaries demonstrate what we think of as acceptable, or unacceptable behaviour towards us. Read about how to set and maintain boundaries.