The finish line is in sight for 2022 and our Healthy World and Health & Physical Education classes will be digging deep, making one last effort to achieve their best in Term 4!

Year 7 Healthy World

In a digital world, it is important for students to be capable digital citizens and being tech-savvy is an expectation of the next generation. At the same time, while screen time increases, overall health and wellbeing seems to be at an all-time low. To effect change, students will investigate the impact of screen time and the accompanying sedentary behaviour on the health and wellbeing of adolescents.

Year 8 Healthy World

A significant aspect of ‘growing up’ is learning how to manage potentially risky and harmful situations. Many young people begin to use substances due to peer pressure and wanting to be accepted by others. These choices, and the actions around the use of drugs and alcohol as young people, can influence the health and wellbeing of ourselves and others. This term students will conduct an investigation into the health effects and the impact these substances can have on a person's wellbeing. Students will also learn the skills to communicate assertively and provide strategies to minimise risk and harm.

Year 9 Health and Physical Education

In term 4, students will critically analyse the impact of media and societal norms on the beliefs and behaviours of young people. Media in today's society is capable of being influential in both positive and negative ways. The level and type of representation of different and diverse groups of people can influence adolescent’s beliefs and attitudes towards the activities they participate in for their own health and wellbeing. By delving deeper into representations in media, students will develop their understanding of diversity, gender and culture.