Talking the Talk
Sexuality health learning
Sexuality Health Curriculum at St Kilda Park Primary
During next term our school will be providing a classroom sexuality health program that focuses on physical, social, and emotional changes, protective behaviours and consent.
Called 'Talking the Talk', the program has been developed by Vanessa Hamilton, a sexual health nurse and expert in the area of healthy, positive sexuality education..
The lessons will be taught by class teachers and contain age-appropriate content in line with the Australian Curriculum and focused on respectful relationships, consent and sexuality education.
This is the fourth year that we have worked with Vanessa to deliver this important learning at SKiPPS. We feel that it is important that young people receive factual information in this area to support their emerging understandings, rather than being exposed to potentially damaging and inaccurate information via other avenues.
The lessons will deliver age-appropriate content using a fact-based approach. A variety of materials will be used to deliver the content in a sensitive manner, including:
- Games
- Conversations
- Audio and visual media
St Kilda Park respects your family’s role in teaching Sexuality Education and hope that these lessons support and facilitate further conversations.
If any families would like to discuss this program further or would rather their child did not take part in the program, they should email Neil Scott on neil.scott@education.vic.gov.au
Parent Resources:
As in previous years, we are hosting a parent information session to provide further insight into the Sexuality Health Curriculum. The session will be facilitated by Vanessa Hamilton (Talking the Talk) and will be held over Zoom.
Event: Respectful Relationships, Human Sexuality, and Body Safety
Date: Monday, 28 AprilTime: 8:00 PM – 9:30 PM
To register, please follow the QR code or use the link:
Virtual Classroom Resources:
As part of our comprehensive approach to sexuality education, we are providing parent resources through the Virtual Classroom platform. Access future resources via this link: Virtual Classroom Login
Curriculum Breakdown by Year Level
Here’s a brief overview of what your child will be learning:
Foundation Program
- What is safe and unsafe
- Naming body parts (private vs. public)
- Identifying trusted adults (Safety Network)
- Introduction to Consent
- Respectful relationships (asking for help, strength, gentleness, choice)
Grade 1&2 Program
- Body changes and growing up
- Naming body parts (including simple genitals)
- Body boundaries, safety, and feelings
- Consent and Respect
- Respectful relationships (gender inclusivity, resisting gender stereotyping)
Grade 3&4 Program
- Puberty (emotional and physical changes)
- Naming body parts (including genitals)
- Introduction to sexuality diversity
- Conception, pregnancy, and birth
- Protective safety and body safety
- Consent and Respect
- Emotional literacy and positive coping
Grade 5&6 Program
- Puberty (continued emotional and physical changes)
- Conception, pregnancy, and birth
- Protective safety and body safety
- Question & Answer sessions
- Consent and Respect
- Emotional literacy, stress management, and problem-solving
Please feel free to contact me directly if you have any further queries.
Mel Borella
Learning Specialist: Student Wellbeing