PDHPE Curriculum and COVID Safety Information

PDHPE Curriculum and COVID Safety Information

Dear parent or caregiver

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) is one of the key learning areas for students in Year 7 to 10. Our school’s PDHPE program aims to provide opportunities for students to learn about, and practice ways of, adopting and maintaining a healthy, productive and active life. It also involves students learning through movement experiences that are both challenging and enjoyable, and improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence in a variety of contexts. It promotes the value of physical activity in their lives.

Our school’s PDHPE program provides the opportunity for students to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health and wellbeing of themselves and others, now and in the future. These issues include physical activity, mental health, drug use, road safety, sexuality and sexual health, nutrition, respectful relationships, personal safety, diversity, gender roles and discrimination.

Some of the content of the program deals with sensitive issues. The school recognises this by teaching about these issues within the context of a developmentally appropriate program and by providing information to you about the program.

The PDHPE program aims to encourage students to make informed decisions about their lifestyle taking into account the values of the family, culture and religion to which they belong. The school program will be implemented in a manner that supports the role of parents and caregivers and reflects the ethos of the school community.

An overview of some of the content of the PDHPE program that may be considered sensitive is provided below.

Stage 4 (Year 7 and 8)

Stage 5 (Year 9 and 10)

Relationships

Adolescence and change
Managing changes during puberty
Recognising abuse
Bullying and harassment

Relationships

Valuing difference and diversity
Recognising and responding to abusive situations including family violence and date violence

Drug Use

Effect of drugs on health and wellbeing
Legal and economic consequences of drug use
Effect of other people’s drug use

Drug Use

Effect on relationships
Influence of cannabis use and other illicit drugs

Sexual Health

Understanding sexual feelings
Gender expectations
Rights and responsibilities in sexual relationships
Sexually transmitted infections and blood borne viruses

Sexual Health

Identifying and evaluating safe sexual health practices, including methods of contraception
Sexual choices and their consequences
Planning and managing sexual and reproductive health

COVID Safety Measures

PDHPE and Sport are being implemented at BHGHS following the guidelines and advice from the Department of Education. We have modified some of our usual practices to ensure the safety of staff and students. Some of these measures include:

Changerooms are in use however, to limit mingling students are required to wear their full PE/ Sports uniform on the days that they have a timetabled PE or Sport lesson. For some students the purchase of a second PE/ Sports uniform is advised as they may have 2 sport lessons and 2 PE lessons per week. Students engaged in the PASS elective courses will also be required to wear their PE/ sport uniform, and therefore a second PE/ sport uniform is advised.
Class meeting points- Students must meet their class teacher in the timetabled classroom. Bags will be locked in the classroom or the changeroom and students can take their drink bottle to the PE/ Sport lesson.
Good hygiene practices are encouraged. Students must wash their hands before and after all sport lessons. Any equipment used must be wiped down with disinfectant wipes. Students are encouraged to use roll on deodorants only. Aerosol sprays are not permitted at school.
Activities will be modified when appropriate to ensure safety for everyone. For example: larger playing areas, smaller teams, modified rules.

Should you wish to discuss any aspect of the course or would like more information, please contact Mrs S. White (Head Teacher PDHPE) on telephone 9150 4280 at the school.

Mrs. M Iemma Mrs. S White

Principal Head Teacher PDHPE