Welcome to our information evening on

Positive Puberty at MBISThis presentation may be useful for you to look through, it gives hints for

talking with your child about puberty and outlines what will be covered in both Year 7 and 8 classes in Term 3.

Learning Outcomes:By the end of this evening you as a parent or caregiver will….★ Understand the content that will be taught during Positive Puberty.★ Be aware of resources available to you as a parent★ Be aware of lesson overviews that may be covered in your child's

classroom.

Why do we teach Positive Puberty to our students?

★ It is part of the NZ Health Curriculum ★ To reduce any possible awkwardness associated with changes that they are

experiencing★ Feel more comfortable about what to expect as their bodies grow, emphasis on

how everybody is different and progresses at different rates.★ Have the knowledge and confidence to care for their bodies as they change and

develop.★ Understand and dispel the myths and anxieties associated with puberty.★ Normalise puberty, particularly focusing on the possible emotional challenges

associated with this.★ Increase understanding and respect between boys and girls.★ Encourage positive self esteem and body image.

NZ CurriculumLink to Health and Physical Education in the Curriculum

Level 4

Personal health and physical development.

Students will:

A1 Personal growth and development

Describe the characteristics of pubertal change and discuss positive adjustment strategies.

Level 5

Personal health and physical development.

Students will:

A1 Personal growth and development

Describe physical, social, emotional, and intellectual processes of growth and relate these to features of adolescent development and effective self-management strategies.

How does the teaching of Positive Puberty Who teaches it?

★ Classroom teachers who are comfortable teaching this topic. In few cases teachers will arrange swaps with an appropriate replacement for one or all lessons.

★ Teachers are given lesson plans and guidelines to follow.

Learning SequenceLet’s have a closer look at the concepts/content and possible learning activities that your child will be immersed in…

Major Teaching PointsLesson Sequence

TAHI: Introductory Activities!RUA: The Body!TORU: Changes at Puberty WHA: HygieneRIMA: Self RespectONO: Sexual Reproduction (Year 8’s ONLY)

*Please note some lessons/concepts will be taught over multiple learning sessions

TAHI: Introductory Activities!Definition of puberty: ★ What is puberty? Why do we go through it? Video

Ground Rules:★ Establishing class expectations so learning is enjoyable for all, and students feel

that they are in a safe environment whereby they can ask questions ★ Introduce the learning sequence and concepts to be taught★ Discuss the correct terminology for the male and female anatomy

Question Box: ★ Teachers will have a question box in which students can place anonymous

questions they have about puberty and changes that might occur. ★ Teachers will explain that there are certain questions that they may not be able

to answer. In these circumstances students will be directed to parents.

RUA: The Body!

Anatomy of male and female bodies.★ Students will label the internal and external reproductive

organs on male and female outlines with the correct terminology

★ This will establish understanding for future lessons on menstruation, hygiene, and other pubertal changes that adolescents experience.

TORU: Changes at PubertyResources that may be used:★ ‘What’s Happening To Me?’Video please note we only view up until the first ‘The END’ and

Book by Peter Mayle Link ★ ‘Hair in Funny Places’ book by Babette Cole link for parentsConcepts that will be covered:★ The physical, emotional and social changes that students encounter throughout puberty,

and positive strategies to manage these changes (it will be emphasised that everybody goes through these changes at different ages). NB: some teachers may choose to separate their class into genders for one some of these concepts.

Boys Changes to both Girls

Facial hairErections

Wet dreamsVoice changes

Boys Puberty Booklet

HormonesHeight and weight develops

Muscle growthBody hairPubic hair

Sweating (perspiration) The skin develops oil (sebum)

Hair and skin become greasier

Spots/acne can occur

Pubic hairMenstrual Cycle

Developing BreastsWidening of hips

Girls Puberty Booklet

WHA: HygieneConcepts that will be covered:★ Why hygiene practices need to change as bodies change throughout puberty★ Give students the skills to take ownership and responsibility of their own hygiene★ How to keep bodies clean and healthy on a daily basis

○ Skin○ Pimples○ Body odour○ Hand Washing○ Nails and Feet○ Oral Hygiene○ Hair○ Clothes

Resources used:Personal Hygiene and Puberty Personal Hygiene and Puberty (pdf)Class activity: Keeping Clean slides created by Year 7 Students

RIMA: Self RespectConcepts that will be covered:

★ Focus on appreciation and respect of self and others.

★ What is self esteem?★ The following will be discussed in

relation to self esteem: Worth, value, beliefs, self image, positive attributes, self talk, needs, confidence, compassion.

★ The roles that both the media and social networking play in students’ concepts of self-esteem and body image

ONO: Sexual Reproduction YEAR 8 ONLY

Concepts that will be covered:★ The biological process of conception★ Foetal development before birth

This lesson will be taught by on of the Head Teachers of Health in classes taught by Beginning Teachers in their first year, and in any other classes as requested by teachers.

The book ‘Where did I come from?’ by Peter Mayle will be used as a basis and guide for all teaching in this lesson. Link for Parents. Students will also watch a few videos on Fetal development in the womb.

Parents and caregivers can choose to remove their child from participating in this lesson if they wish.

Outside Assistance★ Public health nurse: referrals can be made by teachers★ David Atkinson from Attitude will be here to discuss Friendships and Self-Esteem

with students in Term 3.★ As part of Day Talent we offer the Go Girl programme. This caters specifically for

girls who are dealing with low self-esteem, body image and the media, friendships and communication.

★ During Terms 2, 3 and 4 we will offer the Elevate programme for boys and the Aspire programme for girls. This is funded by Local Youth Communities. This involves girls and boys identified by teachers; the focus was on building life/social skills that they may struggle with at this age.

★ MBIS offers student counselling through the school week. Both teachers and students themselves can nominate to be seen. Four counsellors operate on five days onsite.

Parent ResourcesArticles ➔ Health and Physical Education in the Curriculum➔ Talking to your child about Puberty➔ http://www.attitude.org.nz Puberty It’s no secret that puberty can be awkward, so let’s make it easier to talk

about. Content includes major physical changes, emotional changes, and healthy head messages.➔ Life Education Parents Portal➔ Parents.com KidsDevelopment➔ Boys Puberty Booklet➔ Girls Puberty Booklet➔ Personal Hygiene and Puberty Personal Hygiene and Puberty (pdf)

Resources used in class lessons:➔ ‘What’s Happening To Me?’Video please note we only view up until the first ‘The END’ and Book by Peter Mayle Link ➔ ‘Hair in Funny Places’ book by Babette Cole link ➔ ‘Where did I come from?’ book by Peter Mayle Link

Thank you all for attending!We hope that you are now more aware of what your child will be learning about in Term 3.