Toward Loving

“He waka eke noa”

This level of programmes provide information and values based education on human sexuality appropriate for the age group of years 7 to 9.

TOWARD LOVING (A)

For years 7 to 8

‘Toward Loving (A)’ is designed to encourage and resource parents, enabling them to share, instruct and talk with their children confidently.

The format of this module is as a facilitated evening session with parents and children.

Objectives

To support parents in their role as primary educators of their children.
To communicate the Christian understanding of human sexuality and relationships.
To educate students on how to healthily integrate all aspects of their Hauora (emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and social).
To facilitate learning in an environment that encourages interaction and respect.

Overview

Session 1 – Ko Ahau
How to be happy and reach one’s potential.
Session 2 – My Life Begins
Fetal development and childbirth.
Session 3 – Whānau
Belonging in a family.
Session 4 – Adolescence
Transition from childhood to adulthood.
Session 5 – Puberty
Body changes and development of the gift of fertility.
Session 6 – Whānaungatanga
How to develop and build positive friendships for life.
Session 7 – Media/Technology
The influence of the media.
Session 8 – Married Love
The meaning of sexual intercourse.
Session 9 – Loving Now
How we can show love daily in our family.

TOWARD LOVING (B)

For years 8 to 9

‘Toward Loving (B)’ is designed to encourage students to value the importance of family and healthy friendships, as a module that builds on ‘Toward Loving (A)’ to expand that knowledge and information, 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 communicate the Christian understanding of human sexuality and relationships.
To educate students on how to healthily integrate all aspects of their Hauora (emotional, spiritual, intellectual, physical and social)
To facilitate learning in an environment that encourages interaction, contribution and respect.

Overview

Session 1 – Aroha
How we experience love in our family.
Session 2 – My Life Begins
Fetal development and childbirth.
Session 3 – Whānau
Belonging in a family.
Session 4 – Adolescence
Transition from childhood to adulthood.
Session 5 – Puberty
Body changes and development of the gift of fertility.
Session 6 – Whānaungatanga
Developing healthy friendships.
Session 7 – Media/Technology
The influence of the media on self image and behaviour.
Session 8 – Married Love
Understanding sexual intercourse within marriage.
Session 9 – Loving Now
How we can show love daily to our family and friends.