Dear Parents/Caregivers
At least once every two years the boards of trustees is required consult with the parent community about the school's health education programmes. The purpose of this consultation is to: outline the programmes that we are delivering, how we are delivering health education and what we see as the health education needs of our students.
This page will offer an outline of these areas and there are also attachments available to view our health programme and offer your ideas or suggestions.
Health Education need of Students at Paekakariki School.
In general terms we believe that the overall health of our students is very good. There is little obesity and because of school programmes and the environment that we live in the fitness levels of the students are pleasing. Students generally have nourishing food to eat and healthy lunches and snacks are brought to school. Our students generally relate well to each other and value themselves. The senior students mix with the younger students in a range of ways which creates a family type environment within the school.
Programmes and programme implementation
Please click HERE to see an overview of the health programmes we provide.
The school uses a range of programmes to teach heath such as Kia Kaha (anti bullying) and Dare. The DARE programme develops skills in decision-making, assertiveness, responsibility and esteem to enable them to make informed and supported choices in life. Keep Ourselves Safe is run every two years in the junior area of the school. To view the programme please click HERE. Sexuality Education runs every two years in the senior area or when needed. For more information on our Sexuality Programmes please click HERE.
To watch a Powerpoint presentation please click HERE.
The Year 7 & 8's Sexuality Education focuses on Pubertal Change. For the full programme please click HERE.
All other health programmes are either taught as units of work or incorporated into physical education lessons.
If you have any comments, feedback, suggestions or queries we would be pleased to hear them. Please click HERE to place your feedback by August 6 2010.
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