This level of programmes provide information and values based education on human sexuality appropriate for the age group of years 9 to 11.
Choosing to Love (A)
For years 9 to 10
’Choosing to Love (A)’ is designed to facilitate the formation of healthy sexuality in young people, building on the ‘Toward Loving (B)’ module to expand students’ knowledge and understanding of human sexuality as appropriate for this age group.
The format of this module is a full day, in-school seminar where students engage with the subject matter in small groups, guided by a trained facilitator.
OBJECTIVES
- To encourage the choice of a lifestyle that integrates all aspects of Hauora (Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Social and Physical).
- To communicate the Christian understanding of human sexuality and relationships.
- To encourage behaviour that is respectful of self and others.
- To challenge students to make choices that will enhance their happiness, health and well being.
OVERVIEW
- Session 1: Journey of Life
Identifying life goals. - Session 2: Life begins
Foetal Development. - Session 3: Whānau
The importance of family. - Session 4: My Fertility
Valuing and understanding fertility. - Session 5:
(Girls) When Life is not planned: Challenges and outcomes of an unplanned pregnancy.
(Boys) What do you see?: Effects of Pornography on behaviour and relationships. - Session 6: My Hauora
Choices that can affect my health and wellbeing (STIs). - Session 7: Media/ Technology
The influence of media and technology on behaviour, self image and relationships. - Session 8: Whānaungatanga
Qualities required for healthy friendships and dating. - Session 9: Dating
The purpose of dating and respectful dating behaviours. - Session 10: Choosing to Love
Healthy lifestyle choices.
Choosing to Love (B)
For years 10 to 11
’Choosing to Love (B)’ is designed to facilitate the formation of healthy sexuality in young people, building further on the ‘Choosing to Love (A)’ module to expand students’ knowledge and understanding of human sexuality as appropriate for this age group.
The format of this module is a full day, in-school seminar where students engage with the subject matter in small groups, guided by a trained facilitator.
OBJECTIVES
- To encourage the choice of a lifestyle that integrates all aspects of Hauora (Emotional, Spiritual, Intellectual, Social and Physical).
- To communicate the Christian understanding of human sexuality and relationships.
- To encourage behaviour that is respectful of self and others.
- To challenge students to make choices that will enhance their happiness, health and well being.
OVERVIEW
- Session 1 – Identifying your Target
Developing life goals. - Session 2 – Media
The impact of social media on you and others. - Session 3 (boys) – When Life is not planned
Challenges and outcomes of an unplanned pregnancy. - Session 3 (girls) – What do you see?
Effects of Pornography on behaviour and relationships. - Session 4 – Choices
Fertility management. - Session 5 – Growing Healthy Relationships
Relationships that teach us to love. - Session 6 – A Journey of Love
Healthy dating. - Session 7 – Intercourse
Understanding the language of Love. - Session 8 – Loving Today
Qualities and values required for our future.
