SESE at Carysfort NS

In Carysfort NS, Social, Environmental and Scientific Education (SESE) plays an important role in helping children explore the world around them – past, present, and future. Through History, Geography, and Science, children develop curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility for themselves, their community, and the wider world.

  • History encourages children to explore stories, people, and events from the past, helping them to understand change and continuity.

  • Geography develops children’s awareness of their local environment and the wider world, building knowledge of places, spaces, and sustainable living.

  • Science promotes questioning, investigating, and problem-solving, encouraging children to explore how and why things happen.

SESE is hands-on, creative, and connected to real life. Lessons may involve experiments, fieldwork, projects, or digital resources that make learning active and engaging.

How parents can support SESE at home:

  • Explore local history through stories, museums, and family traditions.

  • Spend time outdoors observing nature, collecting data (e.g. weather charts), or exploring maps.

  • Encourage your child to ask questions and investigate how things work.

  • Link learning to everyday experiences – cooking, recycling, gardening, or planning a journey.

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At Carysfort NS, we believe SESE inspires children to be curious, thoughtful, and responsible citizens who value both the past and the future.