TESSA THORNTON - Shop 3, 59 Wises Road, Buderim 4556
Qualified Respectful Relationships Educator
Tessa says "When topics are taboo and shrouded in mystery, this breeds misinformation especially in young people
As we all know teenagers can and do have sex. It is important for students to have access to accurate, age-appropriate information about their bodies and relationships before they enter this part of their life
The research proves equipping young people with this information, may avoid unpleasant sexual experience
Young people should be proud of their bodies and its functions and feelings, but we also don’t want to make topics or situations seem bigger than they are
These programs reduce the stigma attached to sexuality as being shameful and to be silenced"
Increasing child safety~ Tessa Thornton
Prepares students to be healthy with the skills and readiness to cope with what lies ahead
Knowledge that will help keep students stay safe and informed physically, emotionally and socially as they mature.
Valuing diversity and respect
Valuing diversity and how we respect and understand that differentiated families (LGBTIQ+) exist in our modern world
Increases confidence and self esteem
This essential knowledge will help keep young people safe and informed physically, emotionally and socially as they mature
ACARA Aligned Program
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Managing emotions and gender stereotypes
Topic 2 ~ Respectful interactions
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Proactive communication and promoting inclusion
Topic 3 ~ Protective behaviours
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Resilient behaviours, help-seeking and reporting
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Media, stereotypes and emotional self-regulation
Topic 2 ~ Respectful interactions
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 2 ~ Respectful interactions
Advocating for gender equality and ethical decision making
Topic 3 ~ Protective behaviours
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 2 ~ Respectful interactions
Protective laws and responsible e-behaviour
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Human rights, the law, informing respectful relationships, power dynamics in relationships and conducting a respectful relationship
Topic 2 ~ Respectful interactions
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Self-regulation in relationships, ethical decision making, negotiation within relationships and advocating for gender equality
Topic 3 ~ Protective behaviours
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Topic 3 ~ Protective behaviours
Bystanding and upstanding, self-protection (offline), self-protection (online) and using the law to protect yourself and others .
Age appropriate lessons for year 7 - 12
"Preparing students ahead of impending physical, phycological and social changes in their lives" Tessa Thornton
The program has been designed by Tessa Thornton to provide a positive learning outcome for all students, following the national framework and a whole-school approach
The 4 lessons cover the content descriptors in the Australian curriculum appropriate to the age of the child
Human Reproduction ~ The anatomy and human reproductive system, slang words and their biological name, female menstruation, the ovary sperm courtship
How we grow - human development, puberty and adolescence, self - pleasure, dreams, romantic relationships and feelings
Respect, communication and consent ~ the role of gender, stereotypes, sexuality, respect, romantic friendships, coercion, power imbalances, the law and sexual decision-making
Choice and safety ~ Choice and Safety Body safety, protective behaviours, risks of technology, sexual assault, sexually transmitted diseases and blood-borne viruses
Topic 1 ~ Personal and social awareness
Year 7 & 8 ~ Managing emotions and gender stereotypes
Year 9 & 10 ~ Media, stereotypes and emotional self-regulation
Year 11 & 12 ~ Human rights, the law, informing respectful relationships, power dynamics in relationships and conducting a respectful relationship
Topic 2 ~ Respectful interactions
Year 7 & 8 ~ Proactive communication and promoting inclusion
Year 9 & 10 ~ Advocating for gender equality and ethical decision making
Year 11 & 12 ~ Self-regulation in relationships, ethical decision making, negotiation within relationships and advocating for gender equality
Topic 3 ~ Protective behaviours
Year 7 & 8 ~ Resilient behaviours, help-seeking and reporting
Year 9 & 10 ~ Protective laws and responsible e-behaviour
Year 11 & 12 ~ Bystanding and upstanding, self-protection (offline), self-protection (online) and using the law to protect yourself and others
Respectful Relationships Education bolstered by new program
Minister for Education - The Honourable Grace Grace
The Palaszczuk Government has delivered an updated and upgraded suite of resources for the delivery of respectful relationships education in Queensland schools, including a public online hub for families and students
New and strengthened information on concepts like consent education, reporting of sexual assault, ethical decision-making, coercive control, forms of abuse and drivers of gender-based violence have been incorporated into the new Respect program
The Respect program will support teachers with the resources they need to provide comprehensive, age-appropriate respectful relationships education, with a $15.5 million investment in professional development and specialist advisors
“In March 2021 I instigated a comprehensive review to make sure we were delivering the best age-appropriate resources and materials to our schools
“We consulted more than 180 stakeholders including subject matter experts, parents, teachers, principals, and most importantly, students themselves, “Students told us they wanted to talk about consent in a direct and mature way – no euphemisms or gimmicks – and they wanted to be engaged in discussions that would help them respond to real-life issues”
Earlier this year, education ministers from across Australia announced that consent education would be mandatory in the national curriculum from 2023, “Queensland’s updated Respect materials are now available online in a Respectful Relationships Education hub, which also includes publicly available resources for parents and high school students,” Ms Grace
Attorney-General Shannon Fentiman said the important initiative is part of the Palaszczuk Government’s response to the Women’s Safety and Justice Taskforce, “The respectful relationships education initiative is critical, as we strive to help students build safe, supportive, and respectful relationships,” Ms Fentiman said
Contact: Bryce Heaton 0434 575 237
Source https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/96269
Published Friday, 07 October, 2022 at 09:23 AM