Sexuality and Your Child (SYC)- Parent Information Night

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School*
Principal Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
EFDF Representative Name*
First Last
Email*
Phone*
Schools are invited to coordinate one of the following “Sexuality and Your Child (SYC)- Parent Information Nights” each year.
Four-year rotation: Each school is to complete all four options within a four-year cycle.
Option A - Classic School Coordinated Presentations:*
Note: The Signal Hill is no longer coordinating presentations. Schools must change models every 4 years.
- Yes
- No
Option B - Documentary With Discussion/Questions*
eg. "Over 18", "Screenagers"
- Yes
- No
Option C - LOVE ED*
- Yes
- No
Option D - Tailored Model*
eg. With Sue Dvorak/Kristina McBride
- Yes
- No
Option A - Classic Model
Parents participate in one of four topic specific presentations addressing issues concerning human growth and development. Presentations provide a combination of information and resources as well as interactive discussions. Experienced presenters are available as guest speakers or schools can equip their own presenters to provide these presentations. Presentations address the following topics: grade four – puberty; grade five – internet safety and social media; grade six – relationships and emotional intimacy, social media, pornography and responsible digital citizenship; grade seven – high school trends, purity and chastity. Please suggest two possible dates. Please note SYC date is tentative until confirmation with speakers. Please contact speakers directly to coordinate presentations. List found on Intranet. **NOTE** Dates must be requested at least two months in advance to ensure speaker and resource availability. For presentation dates in September/October, please request in July/August)
Presentation Date and Time*
Time: default 7pm (presenters arrive 30 minutes prior) (*or list a different start time if needed*)
Contact Speakers?
List of Speakers can be found on the Intranet under "Resources, Templates & Media".
- Yes
- No
Is there a projector available in each of the presentation classrooms?*
- Yes
- No
School contact person for that evening in case presenters have trouble with equipment or getting into the school:*
First Last
Phone*
Request book resources?*
- Yes
- No
Request order for:*
- Grade 4 (New York Booklet)
- Grade 5 (PowerPoint presentation)
- Grade 6 Girls (Pure Womanhood)
- Grade 6 Boys (Pure Manhood)
- Grade 7 (New York Booklet)
Number of Grade 4 students
Number of Grade 5 students
Number of Grade 6 students (girls)
Number of Grade 6 students (boys)
Number of Grade 7 students
SYC Preparation
1) Have you contacted the school priest for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: As per ‘roles and responsibilities’ the Pastor ideally will communicate the SYC Parent Information Night in the church bulletin and make announcements as Mass
2) Have you contacted the PREP Coordinator for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: Schools and parishes are encouraged to work together to promote this resource
3) Have you contacted the Parish for support?
- Yes
- No
4) After date is confirmed - distribute Archbishop's invitation to parents.
Found on Intranet under "Resources, Templates, & Media."
- Yes
- No
Option B - Documentary With Discussion/Questions
Parents are invited to attend the screening of a documentary film related to one of the themes covered in the classic model presentations (e.g. Screenagers, Over 18). Parents of students in grades 4-7 would attend the same presentation. The screening will be accompanied by guided group discussion, either as a general session or in small groups depending on the audience and needs of the school community. These screenings and accompanying discussions should be guided by a moderator. The moderator can be a school staff member or one of the presenters available through the CISVA. Principals will contact the CISVA regarding which documentary they would like to present and guiding discussion questions will be provided.
Presentation Date and Time:*
Presenter(s)/Facilitator(s) name(s):*
Phone*
Grade:*
Resources to be used:*
(Documentary name eg. "Over 18", "Screenagers"
Total Number of Parents Expected?*
Sample text of resources:*
Note: survey to be completed post information session.
SYC Preparation
1) Have you contacted the school priest for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: As per ‘roles and responsibilities’ the Pastor ideally will communicate the SYC Parent Information Night in the church bulletin and make announcements as Mass
2) Have you contacted the PREP Coordinator for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: Schools and parishes are encouraged to work together to promote this resource
3) Have you contacted the Parish for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: Shools and parishes are encouraged to work together to promote this resource
4) After Date is confirmed - distribute Archbishop's invitation letter to parents.
- Yes
- No
Found on Intranet under "Resources, Templates & Media".
Option C - Online LOVE ED
LoveEd is an online program providing parents and their children with an opportunity to grow together as they participate in human growth and development formation based on the Theology of the Body. This program is based on a series of videos and questions for prompting discussion between parents and their children on important issues regarding human development. Principals will be able to track which parents have completed this online program. Directions for logging in will be provided by the CISVA.
Presentation Date and Time:*
Coordinator Name:*
Total Number of Parents Expected?*
Purchase Online Annual Subscription?
- Yes
- No
Note: survey to be completed post information session.
SYC Preparation
1) Have you contacted the school priest for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: As per ‘roles and responsibilities’ the Pastor ideally will communicate the SYC Parent Information Night in the church bulletin and make announcements as Mass
2) Have you contacted the PREP Coordinator for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: Schools and parishes are encouraged to work together to promote this resource
3) Have you contacted the Parish for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: Shools and parishes are encouraged to work together to promote this resource
4) After Date is confirmed - distribute Archbishop's invitation letter to parents.
Found on Intranet under "Resources, Templates & Media".
- Yes
- No
Option D - Tailored Model
Experienced presenters are available to work with schools to develop a unique presentation and discussion model based on the Sexuality and Your Child curriculum. As well the tailored model can consider the unique needs and interests of the school on various topics surrounding human growth and development. This model will require collaboration and planning between a presenter/facilitator and the school community to develop a program that will address the needs of the local school community.
Presentation Date and Time*
Presenters name(s):*
Phone*
Grade*
Resources to be used:*
Total Number of Parents Expected?
Sample text description of resources:*
SYC Preparation
1) Have you contacted the school priest for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: As per ‘roles and responsibilities’ the Pastor ideally will communicate the SYC Parent Information Night in the church bulletin and make announcements as Mass
2) Have you contacted the PREP Coordinator for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: Schools and parishes are encouraged to work together to promote this resource
3) Have you contacted the Parish for support?
- Yes
- No
Note: Shools and parishes are encouraged to work together to promote this resource
4) After Date is confirmed - distribute Archbishop's invitation to parents.
- Yes
- No
Found on Intranet under "Resources, Templates & Media".

As per “roles and responsibilities”, parent attendance is required each year.

Tailored Presentations: Sue Dvorak suedvorak@shaw.ca | Kristina McBride kristina.mcbride@fatimaschool.ca

Other run presentations: Michel Gloanec mgloanec@cisva.bc.ca

Order resources: Alexandra Kalewska akalewska@cisva.bc.ca

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