1. Sexuality education is an important programme in our schools. It aims to help our young understand the physiological, social and emotional changes they experience as they mature, develop healthy relationships with the opposite sex and to teach them how to make responsible choices. It is premised on the importance of the heterosexual married family as the basic unit of society, and respect for the values and beliefs of the different ethnic and religious communities on sexuality issues.

2. The goals of SEd are to:

(i) provide accurate and adequate knowledge on human sexuality and the consequences of sexual activity so that pupils are able to make informed decisions;

(ii) impart intra- and inter-personal skills of problem-solving, decision-making and effective communication so that pupils are able to build responsible and rewarding relationships; and

(iii) inculcate positive values and attitudes of sexuality so that pupils develop a respect for themselves and others as sexual beings, in line with the national value of the family as the basic unit of society.

3. The key messages of SEd are:

(i) Build healthy futures for yourself, family and society.

(ii) Healthy relationships based on love and respect are the foundation for strong families.

(iii) Casual sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies, STIs/HIV and AIDS which can harm and hurt your loved ones.

You may click here for more information on MOE’s Sexuality Education.

Overview of Shuqun Primary school Sexuality Education Programme for 2009

4. Formal Curriculum

a. Science click here

b. Health Education click here

c. Civics and Moral Education click here

5. Co-Curricular Programmes

Growing Years (GY) Programme: “Curious Minds” (Upper Primary) package

6. At Shuqun Primary School, the following lessons from the GY series

will be covered in 2009:

Target Levels	Topics/Lessons	What pupils will learn:	Time Period
Primary 5	What Is Happening To Me?	· Girls & boys go through physical changes. · Type, degree and timing of change may vary between individuals	Term 3
	Who Can Help Me?	· Turn to parents for information & support on sensitive issues · Various sources of help · Ensure help is from reliable sources	Term 3
	Who Touched Me?	· Important to recognise acceptable & unacceptable ways of touching others · Say “No’ if they feel funny about the touch · Importance of knowing what to do	Term 3
	Why Are You Showing Me That?	· There are different types of exhibitionism and they usually occur at certain places · It can happen to anyone and not the fault of victim · Important to come with strategies to minimise incidents from happening	Term 3
	Where Do I Go From Here?	· Being aware of the different types of sexual abuse · Importance of getting help	Term 3
	What Is Love?	· Attraction to someone may be intense but temporary · Infatuation is normal as young people explore expectations & values in relationships · Importance of recognising when feelings are unhealthy	Term 2
	Where Do I Begin?	· Strong friendship promotes personal growth & well-being · Boy-girl relationship does not connote sexual obligations · Healthy relationship requires emotional maturity, effective communication skills, self- control, self awareness & sense of responsibility	Term 2
	Why Do I Like You?	· Strong friendship with the same or opposite sex promotes personal growth & sense of well being · Idolising is normal and will pass as pupils grow	Term 2

7. INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

a. Parents can opt their children out of the entire sexuality education programme or for individual topics, talks or workshops.

b. Parents who wish to opt their children out of the Growing Years Series need to complete an opt-out form. This form will be distributed to parents at the start of the year and you may download one of the following:

Opt-Out Form (English)

Opt-Out Form (Chinese)

Opt-Out Form (Malay)

Opt-Out Form (Tamil)

A hardcopy of the form, duly completed and signed, is to be submitted to the schoo office.

c. Parents can attend the sexuality education programmes by external providers with their children if they wish to. Parents should contact the school to make the necessary arrangements.

d. Parents can contact the school for discussion or seek clarifications about the school’s sexuality education programme.