Years 1 and 2 · Health and Physical Education · Personal, social and community health

AC9HP2P04

practise strategies they can use when they need to seek, give or deny permission respectfully

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The rest of Personal, social and community health in Years 1 and 2.

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Where AC9HP2P04 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Years 1 and 2.

1. Foundation YearAC9HPFP01investigate who they are and the people in their world
2. Foundation YearAC9HPFP02practise personal and social skills to interact respectfully with others
3. Foundation YearAC9HPFP03express and describe emotions they experience
4. Foundation YearAC9HPFP04explore how to seek, give or deny permission respectfully when sharing possessions or personal space
5. Foundation YearAC9HPFP05demonstrate protective behaviours, name body parts and rehearse help-seeking strategies that help keep them safe
6. Foundation YearAC9HPFP06identify health symbols, messages and strategies in their community that support their health and safety
7. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P01investigate how success, challenge, setbacks and failure strengthen resilience and identities in a range of contexts
8. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P02plan, rehearse and reflect on strategies to cope with the different changes and transitions they experience, such as the changes associated with puberty
9. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P03describe how choices and actions can be influenced by stereotypes
10. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P04select, use and refine personal and social skills to establish, manage and strengthen relationships
11. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P05describe how valuing diversity influences wellbeing and identify actions that promote inclusion in their communities
12. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P06explain how and why emotional responses can vary and practise strategies to manage their emotions
13. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P07rehearse and refine strategies for seeking, giving and denying permission respectfully and describe situations when permission is required
14. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P08describe and apply protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies in a range of online and offline situations
15. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P09interpret the nature and intention of health information and messages, and reflect on how they influence personal decisions and behaviours
16. Years 3 and 4AC9HP4P10investigate and apply behaviours that contribute to their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing