Health Education

Year 8 Health Education introduces students to a skills based programme, aimed to develop individual confidence and competence in maintaining their well-being. Students are encouraged to think critically about their own choices, outside influences on their own health, and also how their actions influence others.

Course Focus

• interpersonal relationships and positive communication

• changes at puberty

• cyber-safety and digital citizenship

• positive self esteem, body image and the influence of the media

• safety in the outdoors (in camp years)

• growth mindset