Health and Wellness

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• Form I- Building Healthy Relationships

  Lessons cover physical development and nutrition, social and emotional health, and character education.
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  • As all Form I students are in transition to a new community, establishing new friendships and a sense of belonging can be daunting. Students will discuss in small and larger groups how it feels to be starting over, and how to make new connections. In addition, tolerance, empathy and caring for one’s mental health will be key topics discussed. 
  • As they discuss the social and emotional changes taking place, it is also important to understand the physical changes occurring. They will be able to identify and understand the changes experienced during puberty and the importance of proper nutrition, adequate sleep and physical activity. As well, they will be able to identify the basic anatomical structure of their own reproductive system, as well as that of the opposite gender.

• Form II- Self-Awareness

  Lessons focus on the importance of knowing oneself and the impact that one has on their greater community.
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  • Students practice styles of communicating and understanding the importance of strong speaking and listening skills.

  • Through discussions and reflective writing, students learn to identify the characteristics of healthy and unhealthy relationships and how T.V., music, and social media influence how young men view relationships.

  • As they seek to establish their identity, discussions around risk-taking, mental health, peer pressure, and sexual health help students gain a better understanding of their individual and social responsibility.

• Form III- Self Management

  As students think about their final year in the Middle School, having and/or developing strong self-management skills is important as they take on more responsibility and leadership roles.
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  • As students become more aware of their needs and the needs of those around them they practice and recognize the importance of self-care and peer support. Stress management techniques are emphasized along with knowing how and when to access additional guidance from adults.

  • In small groups, students discuss their role as leaders in the middle school, their influence on the younger students and how their decisions impact the greater community.  

  • As they think more critically about their choices and the importance of using good judgement, the remaining class lessons focus on substance use, dating, honesty vs loyalty, and consent.

• Form IV- Making Healthy Decisions

  Students look at navigating their increased responsibility and how to make safe, healthy, and informed decisions. They start to see the connections between their personal goals, interests, and tasks at hand.
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  • Students will continue to develop stress management techniques, as well as discuss in more depth the importance of taking care of one’s physical, emotional and mental health. Students practice and discuss the effects of mindfulness and healthy habits around nutrition and time management.

  • As students navigate the social landscape and continue to establish their identity, peer pressure and risk-taking can increase. Students will role play and examine different case studies that focus on the power of groupthink, driving and substance use.

  • In addition, discussions around consent and relationships offer students an opportunity to apply this knowledge to current or future relationships. In many classes, students are asked to write and reflect on their choices and goals as a way of developing strong decision-making skills.