Just 1

Aimed at Primary 6 and Primary 7 children, the Just1 programme has been created to develop and deepen reconciliation between divided communities, increase tolerance and respect, promote community cohesion and address the legacy of the past. Designed in accordance with The PEACE IV programme, and with problem solving at its centre, the programme has 5 different strands to choose from, each lasting 4 hours. 

OBJECTIVES;

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• Ensure that sharing in education becomes a central part of every child’s educational experience by PROVIDING opportunities for the sustained interaction of children from different backgrounds.

• To have positive impacts on intergroup attitudes and behaviours, including a reduction in prejudice and PROMOTION of more harmonious intergroup relations.

• Build a culture of good relations amongst school children, and equip them with skills and attitudes to CONTRIBUTE to a society where the cycle of sectarianism and intolerance is broken.

• Promote the efficient and effective use of resources to BROADEN each child's understanding of shared education within Northern Ireland.

• Deliver educational BENEFITS to children and young persons through physical activity. 

• Provide children the opportunity to participate in a range of sporting activities in a SHARED environment.