Secrets and Telling
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) · 5th Class · Safety and Protection · 3o Periodo

Secrets and Telling

Differentiate between safe surprises and unsafe secrets, and know who to tell if you feel unsafe.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Primary SPHE Curriculum 5th and 6th Class: Myself;Safety and protection;Realise that as independence increases, responsibility for personal safety increases, and that a strategy for keeping safe is essential.

About This Topic

Differentiate between safe surprises and unsafe secrets, and know who to tell if you feel unsafe.

Key Questions

  1. What is the difference between a good surprise and a bad secret?
  2. Why do some people ask others to keep unsafe secrets?
  3. Who are the trusted adults you can talk to if you feel worried?

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