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Ages 8–11:
Foundations for Growing Up


Helping children understand their bodies, emotions, and friendships with confidence.


This course offers a warm, age-appropriate introduction to key topics like body changes, personal boundaries, respectful friendships, and staying safe — both offline and online.

We create a supportive space where children can ask questions, build self-awareness, and develop the confidence to understand themselves and others as they grow.

ABOUT THIS COURSE:

  • 16-week online course

  • One class per week (60 minutes per class)

  • All sessions are taught live, in small groups

  • Scroll down for schedule and start dates

  • Tuesday

    Starts on July 29th 2025

    Every Tuesday for 16 Weeks
    5:00–6:00 PM (MYT)

  • Wednesday

    Starts on July 30th 2025

    Every Wednesday for 16 Weeks
    5:00–6:00 PM (MYT)

  • Thursday

    Starts on July 31st 2025

    Every Thursday for 16 Weeks
    5:00-6:00pm (MYT)

What We Teach

  • Understanding puberty and how our bodies change

  • What’s normal, what’s private, and how to stay safe

  • Personal hygiene and self-care

  • Respecting personal space and setting boundaries

  • Healthy friendships, empathy, and kindness

  • Digital boundaries and online safety

  • Digital boundaries and online safety

  • Introduction to reproduction and how babies are made

  • What condoms are and how they work

  • Basics of STIs and how people protect themselves

  • Understanding gender, fairness, and human rights

  • Preventing gender-based violence and understanding power

  • Taught by a Trusted Expert

    Lessons are led by Dr June Low, a highly regarded and experienced educator known for making complex topics accessible, relevant, and engaging. The course offers a unique opportunity for young people to receive sex education that is internationally accessible and grounded in the latest research.

  • Live, Weekly Online Classes

    Sessions are discussion-based and interactive. All classes are online, so students can join from anywhere. The weekly format allows plenty of time for reflection and deeper learning. Each term consists of 16 lessons.

  • Open Communication and Support for Parents

    Parents will receive class updates and insights into what their child is learning. This engagement builds trust and makes it easier for parents to stay involved and feel supported throughout the course.

  • Responsive, student-centred teaching

    Lessons are updated regularly to reflect student questions, cultural context, and current events - ensuring every group gets the content they need right now.

  • Catch-up flexibility

    If your child misses a class or is traveling, they won’t miss out. All students have access to a shared learning space where they can review key class materials and participate in discussion boards between sessions.

  • Custom group options available

    If your schedule doesn’t line up or you're looking for a different format - like a small private group or a session for your school or community - please contact us to discuss options.