Sex Ed 4 Schools 

With Cath McCallig 

Family Programs 

Cath McCallig is delighted to offer her Family Program to Primary School Communities. Cath has worked in schools as a teacher, theatre in education presenter, and more recently, as a sexuality educator with Family Life Victoria. Cath is now branching out on her own and offering both Family Evenings and School Programs. With four children of her own, Cath understands and fully support the role families have in the sexuality education of children. 

Below is a quick rundown of what is covered over the 2 sessions of the Family Program. These sessions are attended by children and their adult(s) and are an opportunity to discuss the topics listed. The sessions are designed to be fun and informal. Families can choose to attend one or both sessions. Each session runs for an hour with a 15 minute break in between. 

Session 1 Families, Bodies and Babies. 

*Ideas of what makes a family are shared. *Similarities and differences in male and female bodies are looked at. *Body parts are named and the term ‘private parts’ discussed as a lead-in to keeping ourselves safe. *Conception, foetal development and birth are discussed. This will include a brief and basic explanation of sexual intercourse. 

Session 2 Puberty: Growing and Changing 

*The Who, What, When and Why of Puberty (including the pituitary gland and hormones). *A quick recap of body parts and their names for those who didn’t attend Session 1 *The physical, social and emotional changes of puberty are discussed allowing time for students to talk with their attending adult(s) about management strategies. *The gender specific changes are explained and again, students have the opportunity to discuss management with their adults. 

Cost: $20 per family for one session, $25 per family for 2 sessions. 

Date: 20 November 2019

Times: Session 1 FAMILIES, BODIES AND BABIES 6 - 7 pm

Session 2 PUBERTY: GROWING AND CHANGING 7:15 - 8:15 pm

Venue: School Hall

Booking Link: https://www.trybooking.com/BGDTR 

A minimum of 10 families is required for the sessions to proceed.