Health and Prevention

Villa Maria’s Family Life Education Program was built to guide students as they develop positive and informed behaviour choices. Students are encouraged to make appropriate decisions based on knowledge and introspection about their core values. The program also helps students improve their interpersonal and communication skills.

The Villa Maria Family Life Education Program has been a part of our school for 18 years. Every grade level receives six age-appropriate classes per year. Each session respects the values, beliefs, and maturity level of the students.

The Family Life Education Program also includes a drop-in center, which students can visit during lunch time, or by appointment, for access to information, pamphlets and community resources.

For your information, here are the topics discussed:

SECONDARY 1

Transition to high school
Time & stress management
Technology
Puberty
Friendship
Drug prevention
Anonymous questions period

SECONDARY 2

Balanced relationships
Bullying
Drug and consequences
Peer influence
Self esteem
Anonymous questions period

SECONDARY 3

Risky behaviors and their consequences
Interpersonal relations
Decision-making and technology
Interpersonal communications
Sexuality (birth control)
Anonymous questions period

SECONDARY 4

Relationships
Sexual violence and drugs
Sexually transmitted diseases
Sexual orientation
Anonymous questions period

SECONDARY 5

Career exploration
Ability to make decisions
Alcohol, drugs and prevention
Sexuality
Transition to CEGEP

For more information, please contact:

Desirée Chaker-Brenner
Family Life Educator
chaker-brennerd@villamaria.qc.ca
extension 3280