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MEMO : Re – Sensitive Issues in PDHPE

Dear Parent/Caregiver

As part of the Coonabarabran High School curriculum your child studies Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE) for three periods each week.  PDHPE is an integrated subject that aims to educate the whole individual by giving them the knowledge and skills to make informed decisions concerning their recreation and health.

The PD/H/PE program at Coonabarabran High School is based on the New South Wales Department of Education and Training PDHPE Syllabus.  As part of their mandatory studies at Coonabarabran High School, your child will be participating in physical education lessons that cover many of the traditional team sports as well as athletics and dance.  In order to be able to participate effectively and safely in practical physical education lessons (except dance) your child will need to have a change of clothes for these activities.  A change of clothes involves an appropriate t-shirt, a pair of shorts and joggers, as well as a hat in summer.  If for some reason your child cannot participate in practical lessons, a note from home stating the reasons is required.

The personal development and health lessons will for the most part be conducted in a classroom and your child will need to bring their PDHPE book.  Topics studied in these aspects of PDHPE include Safety, Nutrition, Drugs, Active Lifestyle, Human Sexuality, Diseases, Decision Making and Consumer Health.

Please note that Drugs and Human Sexuality (including HIV/AIDS) are considered sensitive issues and caregivers have the right to withdraw their child from classes where these topics are being covered.

Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the PDHPE program please contact the school to make arrangements for one of the PD/H/PE staff to speak to you.

Mrs J. Cox / Mr M. Ramage / Mr A. Leary                       MR M McENTYRE

PDHPE staff                                                                      CHS Principal