Survivor program

Suggested timetable for up to four classes

Syllabus outcomes and content

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-10 syllabus (2018)

Outcomes

A student:

• demonstrates a range of interpersonal skills that build and enhance relationships and promote inclusion in various situations PD2-10 

Content

Students:

• explore how success, challenge and overcoming adversity strengthens identity, for example: (ACPPS033)
  • explain how persistence and meeting challenges strengthens identity
  • propose ways to respond positively to challenge and overcoming adversity, eg positive self-talk, optimistic thinking and help-seeking behaviours, appropriate expression of feelings
  • explore how overcoming a challenge or adversity can unite a group of diverse people
• make positive contributions to group activities, for example:
  • make contributions to group discussion following agreed rules 
  • demonstrate assertive responses and disagree in appropriate ways
  • work in a group to achieve a set task or goal

Other syllabus links

Learning experiences will also support but not explicitly teach the following:

Learning across the curriculum

Critical and creative thinking

Students are provided with opportunities to think critically about the qualities and attributes that build resilience and enhance and maintain caring and respectful relationships. 

Personal and social capability 

Through opportunities to work collaboratively, students develop their personal and social skills and an appreciation for the different insights and perspectives of their peers and community.  

Personal Development, Health and Physical Education K-10 Syllabus © NSW Education Standards Authority (NESA) for and on behalf of the Crown in right of the State of New South Wales, 2018

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