FLV Secondary Program Years 7 - 10

Units of work are developed in consultation with the school. The in-built flexibility of the program ensures that the content is relevant and appropriate for the needs and abilities of each group.

Topics include:

I AM CHANGING ….. BUT I’M NOT ALONE

This session highlights:

The physical and emotional changes of puberty
Reproductive vocabulary
Mood swings,
Coping with feelings,
Broader understanding of the male and female reproductive systems.
Personal responsibility,
Self image.
Bullying and harassment

SEXUAL HEALTH

This session explores a range of issues within a decision making context. Some of these are:

Developing positive relationships
Contraception,
Unplanned pregnancy and
STI’s.

CHOOSING, REFLECTING & ACTING

This session engages students in discussion on:

Values effecting the decisions we make.
Consequences and responsibility taken for their actions.
The decision making process.
Identifying factors and influences that will result in better decisions.
A step-by-step problem-solving process.

FAMILY RELATIONSHIPS

This session engages students in activities that will highlight:

How their relationships will change as they mature.
Factors that can make communication within a family more effective.
Other ways in which relationships can improve.

RELATING WITH OTHERS

This session explores:

The notion of friendships and what makes them effective.
Some of the drivers that facilitate friendships.
Some which can harm friendships.
How friendships can change as people grow older.

STI’S (Including HIV/AIDS)

This session aims to

Assist students to make good decisions and positive choices for their sexual health.
Provide students with current information about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) and their prevention.
Discuss and evaluate agencies and resources that are available for information, testing, treatment, counselling and support.
Discuss in what circumstances these agencies would be used.