Moe’s Sexuality Education in Schools

1. Sexuality education is an important programme in our schools. It aims to help our young understand the physiological, social and emotional changes they experience as they mature, develop healthy relationships with the opposite sex and to teach them how to make responsible choices. It is premised on the importance of the heterosexual married family as the basic unit of society, and respect for the values and beliefs of the different ethnic and religious communities on sexuality issues.
2. The goals of sexuality education are to:
   1. provide accurate and adequate knowledge on human sexuality and the harmful consequences of pre-marital sexual activity so that pupils are able to make informed decisions;
   2. impart intra- and inter-personal skills of problem-solving, decision-making and effective communication so that pupils are able to build respectful and responsible relationships; and
   3. inculcate positive values and attitudes of sexuality so that pupils develop a respect for themselves and others as sexual beings, in line with the national value of the family as the basic unit of society.
3. The key messages of sexuality education are:
   1. Build healthy futures for yourself, family and society.
   2. Healthy relationships based on love, respect and responsibility are the foundation for strong familiesCasual sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies, STIs/HIV and AIDS which can harm and hurt your loved ones.

You may click here:

http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/social-emotional-learning/sexuality-education/ 

for more information on MOE’s Sexuality Education.

Overview of Tampines Junior College SEd Programme for 2010

4. Sexuality education is a part of our Civics and Moral Education. Relating  with  peers  is  a  major  component  in  the  lives  of  JC/CI  students,  who spend an average of half to two-thirds of their waking hours with their peers. For this reason, our sexuality education lessons focus on enhancing their awareness of building healthy relationships and the consequences of unhealthy relationships.
5. To encourage students to participate more actively during discussions, students are first engaged in small group discussions, during which members’ views are gathered. Thereafter, groups are invited to present views expressed by their members. This approach allows views and opinions to be discussed more objectively, without linking them to specific individuals. Interactive activity is used where possible so that students may be more engaged during the lesson.

STI (Sexually Transmitted Infections) / AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) Education Programme

6. STI/AIDS Education Programme is developed by Health Promotion Board, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education for all JC/CI students. The programme focusses on Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)/HIV education and aims to refresh students’ awareness of the modes of transmission of the different STIs/HIV, as well as the modes of protection. At this level of maturity, students also explore the various impact of STI/HIV on self and family such as financial, physical and psychological aspects. Abstinence as the best option for teens remains a key message.
   
   At Tampines Junior College, the STI/AIDS Education Programme will be implemented as follows in 2010:
   
   

   Topics/Lessons	What pupils will learn:	Time Period
   Mass Talk by HPB appointed vendor	Awareness of the different STIs and HIV/AIDS Modes of transmission Modes of protection, specifically the use of condom	Term 2
   Class-based Lesson	What are the various possible impacts of contracting STI/HIV Ways of managing the challenges of the impact Be aware of support structures that people with STI/HIV may need	Term 2

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

1. Parents can opt their children out of the entire sexuality education programme or for individual topics, talks or workshops.
2. Parents who wish to opt their children out of Sexuality Education programme need to complete an opt-out form. This form (hyperlink) (see Annex A) will be distributed to parents at the start of Term 2 and is also downloadable from the school’s website. A hardcopy of the form, duly completed and signed, is to be submitted to the school office by the date given in the letter.
3. Parents who wish to opt their children out of the STI/AIDS Education Programme need to complete an opt-out form. This form hyperlink (see Annex B) will be distributed to parents prior to the start of the programme and is also downloadable from the school’s website. A hardcopy of the form, duly completed and signed, is to be submitted to the school office by 26 April 2010.
4. Parents will be informed if the college plans to engage any external service provider to complement our sexuality education programme.
• Parents who wish to opt their children out of this part of the programme will need to complete an opt-out form that will be provided. This form will be distributed to parents prior to the start of the programme and will also be downloadable from the school’s website.
• Parents can attend the programme offered by external providers with their children if they wish to. Parents should contact the school to make the necessary arrangements.
5. For more information, please contact the school at 67841955 or email tpjc@moe.edu.sg if you would like to discuss or seek clarifications about our school’s sexuality education programme.

You can download the form here

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