Chronicle

The PASCAL ChronicleThe PSHE programme of PASCAL English School and Διιεληθή ρνιή ΠΑΘΑΙ is an integral partof the school curriculum which aims to promote awareness amongst pupils on a variety of personal,social, health and educational issues youngsters face. Some of the topics covered this yearwere animal cruelty, sport and hooliganism, anorexia, drugs and bullying.Which was your favourite PSHE topic this year?PHSE is a great way to express your own opinions about a certain topic, which allows for a greatdiscussion to take place. One of my personal favourite topics was volunteerism. I realised thatmany people have different opinions on whether or not we should do it which led to an interestingdiscussion with our teacher. However, I do feel the volunteering is a good idea especiallybecause we, as IB students, do a lot of it for CAS and we gain unbelievable experiences from it.It is something everyone should try at least once.Robyn Bridle 5IBWorkshop on dangers of drugsOn Tuesday 20 th March representatives from the Nicosia Police Department (YKAN) gave a workshopto Τear 3 pupils of PASCAL English School and Διιεληθή ρνιή ΠΑΘΑΙ Lefkosia. The topicof the workshop was drugs, in which the representatives addressed issues regarding the dangersof drug use and ways in which pupils can ensure they are protected. Pupils also had the chanceto watch videos and exchange ideas through group work. The workshop proved useful and effectivein creating awareness amongst youngsters on an issue which is of primary concern nowadays.BULLYINGWhat did I do wrong?Was it my hair?Was it my smile?Was it my weight?Or was it the fact that I am smaller thanyou?You called me names!You pulled my clothes!You stole my diary!Are you happy now?Lecture on Internet SafetyOn the 19 th January Mr. Panayiotis Iakovou, CytanetRepresentative, gave an informative lecture to Year1 pupils of PASCAL English School and Διιεληθή ρνιήΠΑΘΑΙ Lefkosia. The topic of the lecture wasInternet Safety, in which Mr Iakovou addressedInternet dangers and ways through which pupils canensure they are protected.I have to end this!I can‘t stand it anymore!Why are you yelling at me?I didn‘t do anything wrong!I don‘t have the power…But I will do it!Why must I always be the victim?Now you are being bullied!Will I do something about it?I will – because I have a conscience…Because I was bullied too!And I did nothing wrong.Georgia Aspri 2B22