DRUG EDUCATION
INTERNET SAFETY
In Strathallan Primary we provide
experience in drug education from the
early stages of Primary upwards through
a structured programme to Primary 7.
Topics include:
It is very important that we equip
children to access computers but it is
vital that we raise awareness of internet
safety and equip children with skills to
manage “inappropriate” linkage
involving social sites like Facebook,
Twitter and interactive gaming sites.
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Role of medicines
Hazards
Keeping safe etc
Consultation with Parents
Misuse of Drugs
Parents of Upper school children will be
informed when specific Sex Education
or Drug Education is to be taught to their
child. Opportunity will be given to
discuss the content of our programme
and a video will be available to view.
Parents are welcome to see the planned
programme of study on any of our
Health topics.
As Headteacher, the well being of the
pupil is my main responsibility. If I
suspect a pupil to have used drugs my
priority will be to provide first aid.
Parents are welcome to add nay
comments or suggestions they may
have regarding the contents of this
leaflet…….
At the Upper stages of the school we
have assistance from the DELTA project
who come in and directly discuss drugs,
both legal and illegal, raising very
valuable awareness of risk and giving our
children the skills to make informed
choices.
If I reach the decision to involve the
police, or medical attention is required,
contact will be made with parents.
Parents will be advised that suspected
drug misuse has occurred involving the
son/daughter and relevant agencies will
be informed as part of the Care and
Welfare of your child.
Strathallan
Primary
School
Parent Guide to
HEALTH
EDUCATION
January 2012
ISABELLE MCBAIN
HEADTEACHER
HEALTH PROMOTION
This leaflet contains information on the Health
Education programme taught at Strathallan
Primary School.
At the heart of our Health Education
Curriculum is the belief in promoting the
health of the whole child through Health
Promotion.
We at Strathallan recognise that education
about health comes not only from what is
taught at school but from the values, attitudes
and environment demonstrated within school
and in the wider community.
We aim to:
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Create an environment where the
children feel comfortable to learn,
grow and grow up in
Promote positive health behaviour
Help the children understand that they
have a role to play in feeling good!
Promote class links with parents, the
community and agencies to support all
aspects of health development
HEALTH EDUCATION
Strathallan’s Health Education programme
covers 3 aspects of health – Physical,
Emotional and Social.
As your child progresses through the school
their knowledge of health matters will widen.
The key to Health promotion is the
development of skills and competencies
which will help your child use their
knowledge more effectively.
These skills and competencies are relevant
to our key themes in our health education
programme which will help your child to:
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Feel good about themselves and to
feel confident
Be aware of what is meant by good
health
Put their awareness into day-to-day
practice
Recognise and assess dangers and
deal with them appropriately
Example Health Topics – Dental Care, Food
Choices, Need for Rules, Bullying, Safety,
Accident Procedures etc.
Specific topics on Sex & Drug Education are
taught in conjunction with advice from the
Scottish Executive & Fife Council.
Like all subjects, sex education build on what
children already know, but takes account of
each child’s age, understanding and stage of
development.
At the Early stages of school children will
encounter topics which focus on the way their
bodies grow, where living things come from and
special people in their lives e.g.
 Everybody is different
 Feelings & emotions
 Personal profile
By the Middle stages of the school pupils will
be learning how their bodies change, how
human life begins and being part of a family
e.g.
 Body maintenance
 Feelings
 friendships
At the Upper stages of the school specific
sex education topics are taught that deal
with the issues of physical and emotional
changes at puberty, menstruation,
pregnancy and birth and body image e.g.
Sex Education is an important aspect of
every child’s personal and social
development and is therefore taught from
P1 onwards. It is taught in a context that
emphasises love & respect and the values
of stable family life.
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Hygiene
Growing up
Conflict and change