1. Positive Puberty at MBIS 2017
Welcome to our information evening on
Positive Puberty at MBIS 2017
This 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 this term.

2. 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.

3. 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.

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

5. 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.
Year 7 classes will be taught the full programme. Year 8 classes will do a needs based refresher - this is for each individual teacher or a quad to assess and decide.
Some classrooms will have separate boy and girl lessons.

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

7. Major Teaching Points Lesson Sequence
TAHI: Introductory Activities!
RUA: The Body!
TORU: Changes at Puberty
WHA: Hygiene
RIMA: Self Respect
ONO: Sexual Reproduction (Year 8’s ONLY)
*Please note some lessons/concepts will be taught over multiple learning sessions

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. TORU: Changes at Puberty
Resources 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 parents
Concepts 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 hair
Erections
Wet dreams
Voice changes
Boys Puberty Booklet
Hormones
Height and weight develops
Muscle growth
Body hair
Pubic hair
Sweating (perspiration)
The skin develops oil (sebum)
Hair and skin become greasier
Spots/acne can occur
Menstrual Cycle
Developing Breasts
Widening of hips
Girls Puberty Booklet

11. WHA: Hygiene Concepts 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

12. RIMA: Self Respect Concepts 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

13. 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 have the opportunity to learn about Foetal development in the womb, twins, and basic genetics (depending on class programme and time).
Parents and caregivers can choose to remove their child from participating in this lesson if they wish.

14. Outside Assistance
Public health nurse: referrals can be made by teachers.
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 and 3 we will offer the Aspire programme for girls and boys. We have spaces for 40 students over both terms. This is funded by Bays Youth Community Trust. This involves girls and boys identified by teachers and parents; the focus is on building life/social skills that they may need support with at this age.
MBIS also offers student counselling through the school week. Both teachers, parents and students themselves can nominate to be seen, with child approval. Three counsellors operate over four days onsite.

15. Parent Resources Articles
Health and Physical Education in the Curriculum
Talking to your child about Puberty
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

17. will be learning about in Term 2.
Thank you all for attending! We hope that you are now more aware of what your child
will be learning about in Term 2.