This program highlights the growth and changes that occur during the years of classes 5 through to 8. This includes puberty and the physical and emotional changes that go hand in hand over this time. The content is age appropriate for each class. It aims to deepen the young person’s healthy relationship to themselves and encourages greater understanding, mutual respect and compassion for the other members of their class and the school community.

This program was formerly known as Social Understanding, Gender and Sexuality. It is one of the Developing the Self Developing the World Health and Wellbeing Programs for students from Classes 5 to 12. The book "Sex Education and The Spirit; Understanding our Communal Responsibility for the Healthy Development of Gender and Sexuality within Society,” as well the Professional Development document that complement this program can be found in the resources page of the website.

Parents in Class 5 to 8 are welcome to contact the school to find out more.
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