Sexuality education is an important programme in our schools. It aims to help our young understand the physiological, social and emotional changes they experience as they mature, develop healthy relationships with the opposite sex and to teach them how to make responsible choices. It is premised on the importance of the heterosexual married family as the basic unit of society, and respect for the values and beliefs of the different ethnic and religious communities on sexuality issues.

The goals of SEd are to:

(1) Provide accurate and adequate knowledge on human sexuality and the consequences of sexual activity so that pupils are able to make informed decisions;

(2) Impart intra- and inter-personal skills of problem-solving, decision-making and effective communication so that pupils are able to build responsible and rewarding relationships; and

(3) Inculcate positive values and attitudes of sexuality so that pupils develop a respect for themselves and others as sexual beings, in line with the national value of the family as the basic unit of society.

The key messages of SEd are:

(1) Build healthy futures for yourself, family and society.

(2) Healthy relationships based on love and respect are the foundation for strong families.

(3) Casual sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies, STIs/HIV and AIDS which can harm and hurt your loved ones.

MOE's Sexuality Education
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/social-emotional-learning/sexuality-education

Information for Parents

(1) Parents can opt their children out of the entire sexuality education programme or for individual topics, talks or workshops.

(2) Parents who wish to opt their children out of the Growing Years Series need to complete an opt-out form.

Downloadable Opt Out Forms:
Opt-out Form (English) (doc)
Opt-out Form (Chinese) (doc)
Opt-out Form (Malay) (doc)
Opt-out Form (Tamil) (pdf)

A hardcopy of the form, duly completed and signed, is to be submitted to the school office by 31/08/2009.

(3) Parents can attend the sexuality education programmes by external providers with their children if they wish to. Parents should contact the school to make the necessary arrangements.

(4) Parents can contact the school for discussion or seek clarifications about the schoolĄ¯s sexuality education programme.

The Growing Years (GY) Series for Sexuality Education Programme

We wish to inform you that the school will be using the above package for the sexuality education for Primary 5 and Primary 6 pupils (doc) as part of the holistic education provided by the school to develop socially and emotionally competent student.

The Growing Years Series (pdf) is a multi-media package developed by Ministry of Education for schools to teach sexuality education.

Only specially trained teachers will be assigned to teach the lessons.

We look forward to your support and cooperation. Thank you.

Scope and Teaching Approach of Sexuality Education in Schools
http://www.moe.gov.sg/education/programmes/social-emotional-learning/sexuality-education/scope

Sexuality Education Related Topics in Science (pdf)

Sexuality Education Related Topics in Health Education(pdf)

Sexuality Education Related Topics in Civics and Moral Education (pdf)