Family Life Victoria

Family Life Victoria are visiting IPS

Simple, Sensitive, Straight Forward, Education in Human Sexuality

40,000 young people and their families participate in Family Life Victoria sexuality education programs every year. The program is designed to encourage communication on topics of Health and Human Relations and is conducted by trained, experienced educators. It emphasises the importance of family and is attended by both adults and children.

Ivanhoe Primary school is offering 2 separate sessions aimed at students in Grades 3 - 6 on the evening of Wednesday 4th December. We will be sending home an information flyer and booking form that we request you fill out and return to the school office should you wish to attend.

This is a voluntary activity.

Session 1 – 6pm: Where did I come from? (Years 3 & 4)

Objectives

●    To help children aged 8-10 years gain an understanding of the structure and functions of the reproductive system in males       and females.

●    To provide information on conception (describing sexual intercourse, associated with love in the context of a caring   relationship), foetal development and birth of a baby.

●    To provide opportunities for parents and children to discuss various aspects of reproduction in an informal way.

●    To reinforce the role of parents as a source of information on matters pertaining to sexuality and reproduction.

Content

●    Introduction                           ●      Sexual intercourse & conception including assisted

●    Family structure and family relationships                                          ●      Foetal development            

●    Male/female babies – which is which?                                               ●      Twin explanation

●    Protective behaviours                                                                           ●      Birth

●    Male/female reproductive systems                                                    ●      Conclusion

Session 2 – 7.15pm: Preparing for Puberty (Years 5 & 6) (Years 3 & 4 at parent’s discretion)

Objectives

●    To provide information on puberty for 10-13 year olds, in relation to the physical changes and emotional changes

      (in particular, helping them feel comfortable about their bodies and its functions; preparing them for the changes during       puberty and dispelling the myths and providing accurate, understandable information).

●    To help young people feel okay about being different.  Everyone develops at a different rate, especially during puberty.

●    To confirm their individuality and promote self-esteem.

●    To facilitate communication between parents and their children and encourage young people to take their questions,       problems and concerns to their parents.

Content

●    Introduction                                                                                           ●      Changes to boys only

●    Revision of Session 1                                                                             ●      Changes to girls only

●    How, why and when of puberty                                                           ●      Why are these changes happening?

●    Physical and emotional changes to both boys and girls                    ●      Conclusion

Cost:          $32 per family to attend one session

                    $37 per family to attend both session