Join PHE teacher, Ms. Chelsea Hamaguchi, on Monday, April 17 at 8:30am in the Elementary School Art Room to learn about how the B.C. Ministry of Education’s Physical and Health Education (PHE) curriculum and the science curriculum are being covered in your child’s class and how you can incorporate the learnings at home.
As part of the B.C. Ministry of Education’s Physical and Health Education (PHE) curriculum, and the Science curriculum we are required to cover specific content. This includes body science and personal safety in Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Grade 1; personal safety and abuse prevention in Grade 2 and 3; pubertal changes, hygiene, personal safety, private parts, and sexual identities in Grade 4 and 5.
As reproduction first appears in the Grade 6 curriculum, the lessons in younger grades do not include a discussion about sex. As said, these children will be learning about body science (scientific names for private parts) and puberty, depending on their grade level.
Information resources:
• Body Talk Parent Information Sessions & Dates
• Kindergarten & Grade 1 Session Content
• Grade 2 & 3 Session Content
• Grade 4 & 5 Session Content
There are several overarching principles to consider when these topics are addressed at school, paramount among them is the respectful consideration of the different types of family values that surround these topics. To support our efforts at school to be inclusive to all values (cultural, religious, traditional, and liberal), and create a safe learning space for every child, we feel it is very important that you spend time at home discussing your family values with your child. Do consider asking your child about these topics and their PHE lessons and most importantly share your parental guidance and advice with them. Research has shown parents are a primary source of information in this area.
Please join us at the parent information session to learn more or contact Mrs. Nicholson or Ms. Hamaguchi for more information.
