April 23rd , 2014
Dear parents/guardians,
On May 19th, our students will receive a healthy sexuality and relationships
presentation from Teresa Norris, a sexual health educator. There will be two
separate presentations, one for grade 7 students and one for grade 8 students.
The rationale behind this presentation is to increase student knowledge in the
area of basic human sexuality and healthy relationships for grade 7 and/or 8’s.
There are several healthy active living learning outcomes that will be addressed
during this presentation. They include and are not limited to:
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7.7 identify ways of maintaining sexual health
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7.8 apply a series of decision-making steps to potential situations
involving risk, including sexual decision making
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7.15 examine methods for contraception and the benefits/disadvantages
of each method
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8.10 evaluate the different options related to unintended pregnancy and
explore the challenges related to each of these options
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8.6 identify healthy and unhealthy relationships and demonstrate
assertiveness skills to communicate thoughts and feelings within
primary relationships
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8.12 recognize misconceptions and realities with respect to sexual
assault
Topics to be addressed:
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Abstinence, readiness & peer pressure
Boundaries and consent
STI’s & transmission
Basic biology review
Contraception information: condoms, the birth control pill, etc.
(Age Appropriate for grade 7 & 8)
Demystifying myths and facts around sexual issues seen in the media
Sexual harassment-what is it?
For more information about this presentation please call the guidance office at
749-5163 or visit the website: www.sexpression.ca. If you do not want your
child to participate in this presentation please send the attached permission
form back to the school.
Sincerely,
Stephanie Wallace
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------I do not consent to my child______________________________ viewing the healthy
sexuality/relationships presentation on May 19th.
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