beGINNINGS programs Yr 6 & 7
Student Responses
WHAT WAS THE MOST INTERESTING THING YOU LEARNED?
- 'How to be safe, ready and committed.'
- 'I learned about sex safety and that I am a very important person.'
- 'How things effect us emotionally and physically. Why and how to say 'NO'.'
- 'I learned that boundaries are important.'
- 'I found the STI interesting because it will help me in the future to decide things in my sex life.'
- 'How to watch what you do with the other sex when you get older.'
- 'Learning how babies are made.'
- 'Periods, how sperm are made.'
- 'Valuing yourself, how important every individual person is. How different our DNA is.'
- 'About changes in the body and some challenges we will go through.'
Teacher Feedback
- 'Great content presented in a user friendly way in which the students were engaged and contributing to discussions.'
- 'On the whole this was a great introductory session presented in a safe way.'
- 'The chronology and linking of concepts was very smooth. Good powerpoint and activities.'
- 'I think the students wanted more and were disappointed that it was only one session.'
- 'DVD at the beginning - Great. Time devoted to questions - Great. Bracelet - good reminder for home conversations.'
- 'Pitched well at kids. Great idea re wristband. Good variety of activities.'
- 'Yeah it was a great program. We found it very beneficial and engaging. It's great the student's enjoyed it too.'
- 'I hope we can have you back again next year too as it really was a great way to educate this age group about adolescence and relationships/'
beSOTTED series: Yr 8 - 11
Student Responses
Overall rating: 93% (Good, Very Good or Excellent)
ALL YEAR LEVELS:
'DO YOU LIKE THE SMALL GROUP WORKSHOPS? YES!! 98%
'I loved it' 'Yes, I found that I could talk more openly' 'Yes I do because it gets everyone involved and there is no wrong or right answer'
'It gave me more insight' 'Yes, they allowed for a more personal experience' 'It was easier to talk about stuff and be heard'
'Worked very well' 'Yes, otherwise it would feel weird' 'I think they help people have more confidence to ask questions'
'I enjoyed the fact it was private and more personal than with the larger group. It meant questions could be answered more personally and in depth'
Yes! I did, it was good fun. The leaders/teachers we had were relatable and easy to talk to'
YEAR 8 : Overall Ratings - 90% (Good, Very Good, Excellent)
What did you find interesting about today’s session?
- 'I found lots of things interesting, especially the video'
- 'I learned that sex is a special moment for a man and a woman'
- 'The ladder with the different steps'
- 'Talking, chocolate, puzzle'
What was the most valuable thing you learned today?
- 'To take my time. I shouldn’t be pressured to something I don’t want to'
- 'Sex is an important moment that should not be wasted'
- 'How to control our selfs in these situations'
- 'Not to let media or movies or TV INFLUENCE you'
YEAR 9 : Overall Rating - 92.5% (Good, Very Good, Excellent)
What did you find interesting about today’s session?
- 'Thinking about all the important things in relationships and what matters most'
- 'How easy we were able to talk to the helpers and open the conversations were'
- 'The comic. The conversation about feelings. Making my ‘dream boy’
- 'In the group games, how they were fun but had meaning'
What was the most valuable thing you learned today?
- 'I learnt that I should cherish who a guy is not just his looks'
- 'That we have the right to say no'
- 'That I wasn’t the only one who felt like I didn’t know anything (much)'
- 'That LOVE means meaningful commitment and that our emotions are mixed'
YEAR 10 : Overall Rating - 95% (Good, Very Good, Excellent)
What did you find interesting about today’s session?
- 'The statistics, movie…'
- 'The whole thing, very factual'
- 'The risks of sex: infections & pregnancy'
- 'The extreme prevalence of STIs in todays society'
What was the most valuable thing you learned today?
- 'About knowing if you actually love the person, not just feeling like you do'
- 'That you can have fun without sex'
- 'Contraception effectiveness'
- 'That the diseases you can get are much more common than I thought'
YEAR 11 Overall Rating - 94.5% (Good, Very Good, Excellent)
What did you find interesting about today’s session?
- 'I liked the Sam & Crystal story and how it was positive rather than negative'
- 'How straight forward, interactive, fun & easily comprehensible the course was'
- 'I found the beginning ‘bachelorette’ game interesting and honest. I thought it was good how it was fun, but at the same time was probably confronting for some people'
- 'I found information about the STIs interesting and the statistics relevant, and they really hit it home to me about the consequences of having sex'
What was the most valuable thing you learned today?
- 'That STIs often do not show symptoms. That they can be passed on through intimate touching'
- 'That you should think your decisions all the way through'
- 'I enjoyed the fact it was private and more personal than with the larger group. It meant questions could be answered more personally and in depth'
- 'To keep the values I have as a person and not be tempted by others'
SCHOOL REFERENCES & TEACHER FEEDBACK
'The beREADY program is a great way to expose teenagers, in a non-threatening environment, to the
topic of sex. The program is age appropriate, being tailored to the issues that are prevalent to teen-
agers in the twenty-first century. I would recommend this program to any school that is wanting to be
proactive in educating teenagers in sex, STIs, contraception etc.'
'We have utilised the beREADY programs since 2006. We are currently running the program for all
Yr 7 -11 students across two campuses. We have found that this program effectively encourages and equips our students towards making good life choices in the areas of friendships and relationships. This program compliments our Health and Physical Education curriculum and allows students a small group forum in which they can discuss life issues that may not be so freely discussed in a whole class context. The presenters are always well informed and the program is highly interactive and engaging for the students.'
'We have utilised the beREADY programs for several years. The students find it is very helpful and often
enlightening, helps them to really be empowered to make correct decisions based on fact as well as
really assisting them to gain knowledge and develop their self esteem. Students in all year levels are
encouraged to provide feedback, and it has always been very positive.'
'I love the program given that it contextualises sex within relationships and decisions. Our students
have really responded well to it and I hope to keep it going.'
'Excellent program! Unique activities that the students were able to relate to easily.'
'Another awesome day of presentations with the new program. What I saw looked great!!'
'Thanks for your program and excellent presenters.'
'Very good information, well presented.'
