1. Sexuality education (SEd) is an important programme in our schools. It aims to help our young understand the physiological, social and emotional changes they experience as they mature, develop healthy relationships with the opposite sex and to teach them how to make responsible choices. It is premised on the importance of the heterosexual married family as the basic unit of society, and respect for the values and beliefs of the different ethnic and religious communities on sexuality issues.

2. The goals of SEd are to:

• provide accurate and adequate knowledge on human sexuality and the consequences of sexual activity so that pupils are able to make informed decisions;
• impart intra- and inter-personal skills of problem-solving, decision-making and effective communication so that pupils are able to build responsible and rewarding relationships; and
• inculcate positive values and attitudes of sexuality so that pupils develop a respect for themselves and others as sexual beings, in line with the national value of the family as the basic unit of society.

3. The key messages of SEd are:
(i)        Build healthy futures for yourself, family and society.
(ii)       Healthy relationships based on love and respect are the foundation for strong families.
(iii)       Casual sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies, STIs/HIV and AIDS which can harm and hurt your loved ones.

You may click here for more information on MOE’s Sexuality Education.

Overview of NGEE ANN Primary School’s SEd Programme for 2009

4. Sexuality education in schools is implemented using a cross-curricular and co-curricular approach. It is covered in both the curricular subjects and co-curricular programmes. These are covered under four main themes: Human Development, Interpersonal Relationships, Sexual Health and Behaviour, and, Societal Influences.
Curricular Subjects
The curricular subjects in which topics on sexuality are incorporated include

Science click here

Health Education click here

Civics and Moral Education click here

Co-Curricular Programmes
Growing Years (GY) Programme: “Curious Minds” (Upper Primary) package
The upper primary years mark the onset of puberty.  With better nutrition and improved health care, children are reaching puberty at a younger age and have to grapple with physical, emotional and psychological changes in themselves. The implication is that our children are becoming biologically ready for sexual activity sooner without necessarily having the corresponding cognitive or emotional maturity to modulate their behaviours.  Easy access to information via the internet also means that unless properly guided, our young may find it a challenge to make appropriate choices on matters of sexuality.

“Curious Minds” is a response to these challenges. It is designed to underscore the importance of character development and health. It consists of a multi-media package  with  interactive  games,  role-plays  to  engage  pupils  in  learning  facts about sexuality.

At Ngee Ann Primary School, the following lessons from the GY series will be covered in 2009:

INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

• Parents can opt their children out of the entire sexuality education programme or for individual topics, talks or workshops.


• Parents who wish to opt their children out of the Growing Years Series need to complete an opt-out form. This form will be distributed to parents at the start of the year and is also downloadable from the school’s website
  Click the link below to download the opt-out form in different versions :



( opt-out Form in English version)

( opt-out Form in Chinese version)

( opt-out Form Malay version)

( opt-out Form Tamil version)

A hardcopy of the form, duly completed and signed, is to be submitted to the school office by 23 October 2009

• Parents can contact the school for discussion or seek clarifications about the school’s sexuality education programme.