Unity Primary School | Sexuality Education Programme

Sexuality Education Programme

UNITY PRIMARY SCHOOL

MOE’s Sexuality Education in Schools
1 Sexuality education is an important programme in our schools. It aims to help our young understand the physiological, social and emotional changes they experience as they mature, develop healthy relationships with the opposite sex and to teach them how to make responsible choices. It is premised on the importance of the heterosexual married family as the basic unit of society, and respect for the values and beliefs of the different ethnic and religious communities on sexuality issues.

2 The goals of SEd are to:

provide accurate and adequate knowledge on human sexuality and the consequences of sexual activity so that pupils are able to make informed decisions;
impart intra- and inter-personal skills of problem-solving, decision-making and effective communication so that pupils are able to build responsible and rewarding relationships; and
inculcate positive values and attitudes of sexuality so that pupils develop a respect for themselves and others as sexual beings, in line with the national value of the family as the basic unit of society.

3. The key messages of SEd are:
(i) Build healthy futures for yourself, family and society.

(ii) Healthy relationships based on love and respect are the foundation for strong families.

(iii) Casual sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies, STIs/HIV and AIDS which can harm and hurt your loved ones.

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Unity Primary School’s SEd Programme for 2011

4. Sexuality education in schools is implemented using a cross-curricular and co-curricular approach. It is covered in both the curricular subjects and co-curricular programmes. These are covered under four main themes: Human Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Sexual Health and Behaviour, and, Societal Influences.

Curricular Subjects

5. The curricular subjects in which topics on sexuality are incorporated include:

Co-Curricular Programmes

Growing Years (GY) Series

6. The upper primary years mark the onset of puberty. With better nutrition and improved health care, children are reaching puberty at a younger age and have to grapple with physical, emotional and psychological changes in themselves. The implication is that our children are becoming biologically ready for sexual activity sooner without necessarily having the corresponding cognitive or emotional maturity to modulate their behaviours. Easy access to information via the internet also means that unless properly guided, our young may find it a challenge to make appropriate choices on matters of sexuality.

7. “Curious Minds” is a response to these challenges. It is designed to underscore the importance of character development and health. It consists of a multi-media package with interactive games, role-plays to engage pupils in learning facts about sexuality.

The following lessons from the GY series will be covered in 2012:

Topic	Learning Outcomes After going through the package, pupils should be able to:	Target Levels	Time Period
Puberty Physical changes Psychological / emotional changes	Recognise the physical development accompanying puberty in boys and girls Recognise that there are emotional changes at puberty	P5	Term 3
Coping with Changes in Puberty	Handle the stresses brought about by physical changes associated with puberty Cope with stresses brought about by emotional changes at puberty	P5	Term 3
Families Type and structure Role of the family *Gender roles	Recognise the importance of not stereotyping according to gender in the family Appreciate our own unique roles as a member of our family	P5	Term 3
Attitudes & Values towards Physical Intimacy	Recognise acceptable and unacceptable ways of touching others Demonstrate ways to protect oneself	P5	Term 4
Topic	Learning Outcomes After going through the package, pupils should be able to:	Target Levels	Time Period
Sexual Abuse and Exhibitionism	Recognise what sexual abuse is Distinguish the different types of sexual abuse Demonstrate ways to protect oneself against sexual abuse Demonstrate awareness of the different types of exhibitionism	P5	Term 4
Attitudes & Values towards Physical Intimacy and Ways to Express Affection	Understand that each family performs the same basic functions of providing love, protection guidance and support Understand that infatuation is a normal part of growing up and its temporary	P6	Term 2
	Demonstrate understanding that respect is the underlying value for healthy relationships Maintain relationships with people outside the family, and differentiate between good and bad strangers or familiar adults Express their views about information from the Internet and be aware of the potential dangers of it Recognise that one does not need to rely on the Internet to make friends	P6	Term 2

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INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

Parents can opt their children out of the entire sexuality education programme or for individual topics, talks or workshops.

Parents who wish to opt their children out of the Growing Years Series need to complete an opt-out form. This form will be distributed to parents at the start of the year and is also downloadable here. A hardcopy of the form, duly completed and signed, is to be submitted to the school office by 25/03/2012

Parents can attend the sexuality education programmes by external providers with their children if they wish to. Parents should contact the school to make the necessary arrangements.

Parents can contact the school at 67676750 for discussion or seek clarifications about the school’s sexuality education programme.

Sexuality Education Programme Opt-Out Form (English)

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