Students explore the implications of intense emotions on self and others and develop personal strategies to cope with the intense emotions that can result from adverse situations and the demands of others.

Students identify and apply resilience skills required to respond positively to challenges and failure such as ways to calm the body; using self-talk and optimistic thinking and help-seeking behaviours.

Students develop a repertoire of strategies to use to protect themselves from bullying. They also examine ways to help someone else that may be being bullied.

Students explore the physical, social and emotional changes that occur throughout a person’s life.

Students explore different messages they get from a range of sources about ideal bodies and the impact these messages have on their own body image.

Students identify and explore the relationship between good and bad social skills. They practise cooperating and collaborating with peers using specific social skills relating to respect, empathy and valuing differences.

Students discuss the similarities and differences between online and face-to-face communication, and research and explore protective strategies to ensure they communicate safely using technology.