The Solomon Islands Education System is currently undergoing significant restructuring and reform in response to the needs identified through the development of the Education sector investment and reform programme (ESIRP) and Education Strategic Plans (ESP). Curriculum Review and Reform Program (CRRP) is a process identified to develop a comprehensive curriculum that is fair and responsive to the needs of all Solomon Islanders in order to achieve the vision and national goals of the education system advocated in the National Education Action Plans (NEAP 2007- 2009 & 2010-2011) and Education Strategic Framework (2007-2015).
The Primary Health Education syllabus builds upon concepts, understanding, skills and attitudes which are appropriate for learners in the first six years of Basic Education. The achievement of these outcomes is a crucial component of Basic Education. The work in Primary Health Education is based on experiences within the learner’s home environment and links to concepts, skills and attitudes in their schools and the wider community.
The Primary Health Education is a key document and it forms the basis of the curriculum shift from a curriculum defined in terms of subject content to a curriculum defined in terms of what learners are expected to know, understand and be able to do, value and appreciate. This is an outcomes based education model and curriculum approach based on the achievement of learning outcomes through a learner centred, problem posing and solving and the use of multiple intelligence education philosophy.
The programme of learning presented in this syllabus contributes significantly towards achieving Integral Human Development. Without a sound understanding of fundamental concept of Health literacy, knowledge and skills, a person’s ability to look after his/her welfare and health and those which depend solely on him/her may be restricted. The Health Education syllabus help students to understand the world around them and help them to gain knowledge, understanding and values which lead to positive health behaviours and practices that contributes to healthy living.
It is important that all policy makers, teachers, education authorities and other education stakeholders support the implementation of this syllabus. I commend the development of this syllabus as a step towards providing quality, relevant and meaningful learning experiences for our children.
As the Minister responsible for the provision of education services in the Solomon Islands, I commend and endorse this syllabus as the official programme of study for the learning and teaching of health education in our primary schools.
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Hon. Lanelle Olandrea Tanangada
Honourable Minister of Education, 2023
Minisry of Education and Human Resources Development