Y6 Content Descriptions - Personal Social and Community Health
Content descriptions
Personal identity and change
Ways that positive self-identities can develop and change over time
WA6HEHPP1
For example:
- the influence of social groups and cultural norms on identity
Strategies and resources to understand and manage the physical, mental/emotional, and social changes and transitions associated with puberty
WA6HEHPP2
Staying safe
Protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies that can be used when students feel unsafe online
WA6HEHPS1
For example:
- stepping away from negative online social interactions
- speaking to trusted people if someone posts a picture of them without permission
Strategies that promote safety
WA6HEHPS2
For example:
- developing and practising action plans for emergency situations to ensure the safety of themselves and others
Strategies for seeking, giving or denying consent are described, and how to communicate intentions effectively are rehearsed
WA6HEHPS3
For example:
- analysing how a person’s reaction to being denied permission to do something can affect others’ feelings and discussing options for dealing with situations when this may occur, such as feelings of disappointment, shame and anger associated with rejection
Healthy and active communities
Strategies that promote a safe, healthy lifestyle
WA6HEHPH1
For example:
- refusing alcohol, drugs, or other harmful substances
- improving the nutritional value of meals
- increasing physical activity
- community engagement
Criteria that can be applied to sources of information, including online, to assess their credibility
WA6HEHPH2
Actions that promote and maintain community health, safety and wellbeing
WA6HEHPH3
For example:
- creating social connections for positive mental health
- participation in community activities
Interacting with others
Skills to establish and manage positive relationships
WA6HEHPI1
For example:
- showing respect and empathy
- being cooperative
- actively listening
- being trustworthy
- accepting differences and valuing diversity in the community
Situations in which emotions can influence decision-making:
- in peer groups
- with friends
- with family
WA6HEHPI2