On Wednesday 5^th October students from Painsley Catholic College took part in a Pastoral/Citizenship morning, exploring themes related to the Citizenship and PSHE curriculum. Year 7 students explored Democracy and during the morning held Year Council elections to enable all students to participate. Year 8 students explored the work of charities and welcomed a speaker from the Donna Louise Trust to explain how charities operate. Students went on to explore charities and devise active citizenship programmes to support the work of charities. Year 9 students explored themes related to human rights looking at the holocaust, in preparation for a Year group visit to Beth Shalom, the holocaust Centre. Year 10 students focused on International Humanitarian law working through issues related to asylum, landmines and war. Year 11students were working on applications and CV, whilst preparing themselves for the future and the world of work. The morning was a huge success and enabled students to explore vital issues related to themselves and their future in society.