MOE Sexuality Education

MOE Sexuality Education in Schools

ST ANTHONY’S PRIMARY SCHOOL

MOE Sexuality Education in Schools

1.       Sexuality Education (SEd) in schools is about enabling students to understand the physiological, social and emotional             changes they experience as they mature, develop healthy and rewarding relationships including those with members             of the opposite sex, and make wise, informed and responsible decisions on sexuality matters. SEd is premised on the             importance of the family as the basic unit of society. This means encouraging healthy, heterosexual marriages and                stable nuclear family units with extended family support. The teaching and learning of SEd is based on respect for                the values and beliefs of the different ethnic and religious communities in Singapore on sexuality issues.

2.       The goals of Sexuality Education are:

(i)        To help students make wise, responsible and informed decisions through the provision of accurate, current and                    age-appropriate knowledge on human sexuality and the consequences of sexual activity;

(ii)       To help students know themselves and build healthy and rewarding relationships through the acquisition of social                and emotional skills of self-awareness, management of their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, development of                    empathy for others, possession of effective communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills; and

(iii)       To help students develop a moral compass, respect for themselves and for others as sexual beings, premised on the             family as the basic unit of society, through the inculcation of positive mainstream values and attitudes about                           sexuality.

3.       The key messages of Sexuality Education are:

(i)       Love and respect yourself as you love and respect others;

(ii)       Build positive relationships based on love and respect (which are the foundation for strong families);

(iii)      Make responsible decisions for yourself, your family and society; and

(iv)      Abstinence before marriage is the best protection against STIs/HIV and unintended pregnancies.
           Casual sex can harm and hurt you and your loved ones.

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

Overview of St Anthony’s Primary School  Sexuality Education Programme for 2022

4.       Sexuality Education is delivered in a holistic manner through the school curriculum. The content for Sexuality                          Education is grouped into five main themes: Human Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Sexual Health, Sexual           Behaviour, and, Culture, Society and Law. You may click here for more information on the scope of Sexuality                          Education in the school curriculum.

5.       The subjects that incorporate topics on sexuality include:

a.       Science

b.       Form Teacher Guidance Period (FTGP)

c.        Character and Citizenship Education (CCE)

Sexuality Education: “Curious Minds (2nd Edition)” (Primary 5 & 6) Teaching & Learning resource package

6.      The upper primary years mark the onset of puberty.  With better nutrition and improved health care, children are                 reaching puberty at a younger age and have to grapple with physical, emotional and psychological changes in                         themselves. The implication is that our children are becoming biologically ready for sexual activity sooner without                 necessarily having the corresponding cognitive or emotional maturity to modulate their behaviours. “Curious Minds” is          a response to these challenges.

7.     The Primary 5 & 6 Sexuality Education Teaching and Learing resource package, “Curious Minds (2nd Edition)”, aims to            meet students’ developmental needs, give emphasis to the teaching of skills and values, and focus on helping students         navigate changes, build healthy relationships, especially online relationships, and exercise safety

At St Anthony’s Primary School, the following Sexuality Education lessons will be taught in 2022:

Information for Parents

8.       Parents may opt their children out of Sexuality Education lessons, and/or supplementary sexuality education programmes by MOE-approved external providers.

9.      Parents can contact Mrs Karen Yip at teh_may_ching_karen@moe.edu.sg or 65690822 for discussion or to seek clarification about the school’s sexuality education programme.