Moving Into the Teen Years - Year 5

Puberty is a time of growth and change which is both exciting and confusing. MITTY 5 is age-appropriate relationships and sexuality education, introducing students to the physical, emotional, and social changes that occur with puberty.

Curriculum aligned, MITTY 5 is designed to enhance self-esteem by encouraging open and guided conversations on how everyone experiences things differently. Fostering positive management strategies to nurture their sense of self and healthy relationships.

We also offer additional support for children and young people at home with theCringe Quest period education game

Benefits

Students attending MITTY 5 will:

• gain knowledge, learning about their bodies and the changes they'll experience through puberty


• be empowered, they'll have the freedom to ask question receiving accurate answers in real time to help dispel myths and misconceptions


• improve their self-esteem, feeling more confident to maintain respectful and healthy relationships by learning about effective communication and conflict resolution strategies


• be encouraged to continue discussions with trusted adults at home, supported by workbooks and at-home activities

 

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes for MITTY 5 include current and age-appropriate information about:

• individual differences, correct names for body parts and their function


• consent and how to keep their bodies safe


• physical development and emotional changes through puberty


• reproduction, including conception


• boundaries and safety in relationships


• healthy and unhealthy relationships