Personal development, health and physical education (PDHPE) is mandatory from Kindergarten to Year 10.
According to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA), students are expected to participate in PDHPE for 300 hours per year in Years 7 to 10.
PDHPE provides students with opportunities to explore issues that are likely to impact on the health, safety and wellbeing of themselves and others – now and in the future. Students also participate in challenging and enjoyable physical activity, improving their capacity to move with skill and confidence.
In Year 11 and 12, courses available include:
- Community and Family Studies
- Exploring Early Childhood
- Personal Development, Health and Physical Education
- Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation Studies.
This term students in Stage 4 and 5 will be learning about sexual health. Some of the content of these programs deals with sensitive issues. The school recognises this by teaching about these issues within the context of a developmentally appropriate program and by providing information to you about the program.
We have attached letters regarding these programs and what they will include in more detail.
For more information on PDHPE curriculum content, go to the NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) website:
https://www.boardofstudies.nsw.edu.au/syllabus_sc/pdf_doc/pdhpe-7-10-syllabus.pdf
If you have any concerns about the content covered please contact the PD/H/PE faculty at Junee High School.
Stage 4 PD/H/PE Letter (pdf 320 KB)
Stage 5 Letter (pdf 320 KB)