Annual Report 2014 -15 | Page 63

Branxton Public School Branxton Public School has used the services of Interrelate over many years. In this time Interrelate has provided comprehensive and well planned programs covering sexuality, gender identity, bullying awareness and respectful relationships. Interrelate has also offered us very worthwhile night-time programs for our Years 3-6 students and their families. We have had feedback that this program has facilitated valuable family discussion. It has made the task of developing children’s understanding in relation to the physical, emotional, social and intellectual changes associated with puberty more comfortable to approach for parents. Each year, we have invited Interrelate to implement a four session program for our Year 6 students covering the transition from child to adolescent. This program, delivered by an extremely respectful and skilful educator, is highly valued by our students, staff and parents. The content of the program is pertinent to the needs of our young people as it covers such topics as the process of human reproduction and enhances students’ skills in relation to taking responsibility, taking care of themselves and respecting others. Through the thoughtful, sensitive, engaging and age appropriate delivery of these lessons, our students have responded positively. They have stated that they have enjoyed their participation and “lots of our questions have been answered”. We have been suitably impressed with all programs offered by Interrelate and are considering introducing more to cater for other age groups in our school. We appreciate and value the services provided to us by Interrelate, and highly recommend the service to any school or community group. Name: e: Nam : me Na 3 M ulGeR A M le 3 d |P M|oP R O odu R A M ess eness esMs | P R O G odule 3 n M are war waren Name: G RO RA w A gA glAlyinBgullyin llying Awareness | PR OG RA M n i u Bu yB Module ull B e lat i re 00 (13 ) 28 35 47 3 ) 528 00 473 13 00 (13 u late rg.a i re .o 0 0 e 13 lat u 528) rre 0 473 rg.a nte te (130 te.o w.i ela i rela ww terr 1300 .au w.in rg w o e. w rrelat .inte www g.au www.interrelate.or 1300 i relate (1300 473 528) 61