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Years 3 and 4 · Health and Physical Education · Personal, social and community health

AC9HP4P03

describe how choices and actions can be influenced by stereotypes

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Taught alongside it

The rest of Personal, social and community health in Years 3 and 4.

AC9HP4P01

investigate how success, challenge, setbacks and failure strengthen resilience and identities in a range of contexts

AC9HP4P02

plan, rehearse and reflect on strategies to cope with the different changes and transitions they experience, such as the changes associated with puberty

AC9HP4P04

select, use and refine personal and social skills to establish, manage and strengthen relationships

AC9HP4P05

describe how valuing diversity influences wellbeing and identify actions that promote inclusion in their communities

AC9HP4P06

explain how and why emotional responses can vary and practise strategies to manage their emotions

AC9HP4P07

rehearse and refine strategies for seeking, giving and denying permission respectfully and describe situations when permission is required

AC9HP4P08

describe and apply protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies in a range of online and offline situations

AC9HP4P09

interpret the nature and intention of health information and messages, and reflect on how they influence personal decisions and behaviours

AC9HP4P10

investigate and apply behaviours that contribute to their own and others’ health, safety, relationships and wellbeing

The same idea, year by year

Where AC9HP4P03 comes from and where it goes, for a student working below or above Years 3 and 4.

  1. Years 1 and 2AC9HP2P01describe their personal qualities and those of others, and explain how they contribute to developing identities
  2. Years 1 and 2AC9HP2P02identify and explore skills and strategies to develop respectful relationships
  3. Years 1 and 2AC9HP2P03identify how different situations influence emotional responses
  4. Years 1 and 2AC9HP2P04practise strategies they can use when they need to seek, give or deny permission respectfully
  5. Years 1 and 2AC9HP2P05identify and demonstrate protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies they can use to help them and others stay safe
  6. Years 1 and 2AC9HP2P06investigate a range of health messages and practices in their community and discuss their purposes
  7. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P01explain how identities can be influenced by people and places, and how we can create positive self-identities
  8. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P02investigate resources and strategies to manage changes and transitions, including changes associated with puberty
  9. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P03investigate how the portrayal of societal roles and responsibilities can be influenced by gender stereotypes
  10. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P04describe and demonstrate how respect and empathy can be expressed to positively influence relationships
  11. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P05describe and implement strategies to value diversity in their communities
  12. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P06apply strategies to manage emotions and analyse how emotional responses influence interactions
  13. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P07describe strategies for seeking, giving or denying consent and rehearse how to communicate their intentions effectively and respectfully
  14. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P08analyse and rehearse protective behaviours and help-seeking strategies that can be used in a range of online and offline situations
  15. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P09investigate different sources and types of health information and how these apply to their own and others’ health choices
  16. Years 5 and 6AC9HP6P10analyse how behaviours influence the health, safety, relationships and wellbeing of individuals and communities

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