This section contains a brief statement for each strand covering Years 7- 9 in the Health education syllabus. There are 5 strands and statements for each strand covered in this syllabus are explained below.
Learning in this strand enables learners to develop knowledge and understanding of their personal nutritional needs, and those of others to ensure good health both now and in their future lives. They will learn how eating habits and patterns impact on people’s health, and gain knowledge and understanding about the relationship between malnutrition and diseases and how to prevent food related illness. They will…
Learning in this strand develops a personal understanding of health, its determinants and their relationship to spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and social development is essential for learners. Healthy students have a greater capacity to learn. A commitment to personal health is a significant factor in living a happy, healthy and productive life.…
Learning in this strand will enable learners to gain an understanding of behavioural and environmental risk factors as they relate to personal health and safety. They will develop an ability to identify and respond to risky situations in the home, school and community environment. They will analyse how behaviours relating to hygiene, physical activity and nutrition impact on their health and well-being. They…
Learning in this strand recognises that the environment and the community in which an individual lives determine the health of that individual, and that this in turn influences the strength and productivity of the community and country as a whole. Learners will develop an understanding of conditions required for a community to be health-promoting and supportive and how this influences personal health and societal…
Learning in this strand is focused around understanding and identification of diseases and health problems relevant to the Solomon Islands context. Sub strands have been selected for their relevance to the Solomon Islands and include: common diseases and their management, sexually transmitted infections including HIV/ AIDS, and illicit or prescription drug use. Learners will discuss …