Dear Parents of Grade 6, 7 and 8
The Health and Wellness teachers, together with the school counselors , would like to invite you to attend a meeting to share with you the Wellness curriculum we will be teaching in regard to Adolescent Development and Sexual Health (human growth and development).
The Wellness lessons provide the knowledge and understanding of how the human body changes during puberty and the process of human reproduction. We also aim to provide opportunities to discuss and explore what healthy, happy relationships look like as we move through the adolescent years.
If adolescents are provided with accurate information to understand what is happening to them they will hopefully grow into confident and healthy adults able to make positive choices.
At the meeting you will have an opportunity to learn about the research behind the curriculum, the content being taught and how we teach this content. There will also be an opportunity to share your thoughts and questions.
We appreciate your role in guiding your child through this developmental period. We hope our session will be thoughtful and enjoyable and we encourage you to find the time to join us.
This same presentation was offered to MS parents last year so if you attended last year’s meeting you may not need to attend again. Each year, for new parents or those who were not able to make the previous presentation, we present this information on our curriculum.
We look forward to seeing you
Regards,
Health and Wellness Teachers – Brenda Perkins, (Gr. 8) ; , Maurilio Baron-Toaldo (Gr. 7) ; Louise Saddington (Gr. 6) ; Colleen Coady, Karen Kinsella and Carmel Kean (MS Counselors)
When : Thursday, January 26th
Time : 7.45 – 9.00
Where : MPB 3
Colleen, Karen and Carmel
MS School Counselors