Year 7 – PSE

Term 1 – Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Skills Taught

  • Enquiry
  • Identifying problems
  • Offering solutions
  • Identifying arguments

All Change!

Become familiar with the Darland values as we explore being a new student at the school. You’ll discuss behaviour and emotional self-regulation, friendships, relationships, bullying and supporting others as well as identifying and setting personal development targets.

Term 2 – Personal Effectiveness

Skills Taught & Used

  • Communicating clearly
  • Identifying  our strengths and areas for development

Mental Health

Begin to explore the theme of mental health as we discuss and develop understanding of mental health, self-care, supporting others and how to seek help as well as considering the importance of sleep, diet and exercise for our mental health.

Term 3 – Creativity & Innovation

Skills Explicitly Taught & Used

  • Collaborating
  • Generating, combining and developing ideas
  • Suggesting improvements

Safety

Explore the theme of safety this term as we consider our safety online, around rivers and waterways, roads and rails as well as discussing drugs and alcohol.  Unleash your creative flair as you design your own safety campaign to help others.

Exciting Experiences

You’ll have lots of opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge through Health and Wellness lessons as well as visits from external speakers such as the emergency services and from our PSE Days delivered by Darland staff.