Term 2 2017 Strength of Character Groups (SCG’s)
SCG’s this term comprise of one 25 minute session / week where students are split into boys and girls groups and
taught specific skills related to their character. While some of the secondary programs discuss issues that can be
confronting and are often avoided, it is important that these topics are taught to the students from a Christian
perspective. Often when these topics are not addressed, students look for knowledge and understanding from other
sources (e.g. television, magazines, internet, friends etc.).
Below is an outline of the topics each year level will be studying:
Group
2017 Teacher
11/12 Boys
Jeff Bouyer
11/12 Girls
Natahlia McGrath &
Melanie Smith
9/10 Boys
Hugh Stroud &
Steve Pearson
Marcia McCullough
9/10 Girls
7/8 Boys
Jason Perriotte &
David Ballinger
7/8 Girls
Liz Chapman
5/6 Boys
Barry Seebaran &
Chris Schenk
5/6 Girls
3/4 Boys
Talitha Follent &
Naomi Shakespeare
Jeff Gibbs
3/4 Girls
Tanya Brookes
1/2 Boys
Darrel Irvine
1/2 Girls
Shelene Black
2017 Topic / Program
Will use the resource “The Men we need” by Choizez Media to discuss some
of the hurdles boys encounter while striving to be Godly men.
Will use the resource “Girls Gone Wise in a world gone wild” to study some
of the following topics; Guarding the heart, gaining Godly counsel and
instruction, maintaining the right attitude towards others, particularly
males, setting appropriate boundaries in friendships and relationships with
males, appropriate ways of dressing, talking and acting around others,
particularly males.
Will look into the dangers of social media through studying the resource
“Will you be my facebook friend”.
Will look at the dangers of social media. The class will also learn about “true
beauty” from a Christian perspective.
Will study the topic of puberty and the importance of looking after your
body. The class will also look into some of the characteristics of being a
Godly man.
Will use the resource “Girl Wise – A guide to taking care of your body” to
study the topic of puberty and how to look after your body.
Will use the resource “Overcoming Bullying” by Nick Vujicic to teach
students about the effects of bullying and how to interact with each other
appropriately.
Will use the resource “Girl Wise – A girls guide to life” to discuss a variety of
issues such as integrity, friendships, bullying, stress etc.
Will use the resource “The One Year Devotions for Active Boys” to work
through a program on “Getting to Know Jesus”.
Will use the resource “Devotion for girls God and Me” to look at some
problems like selfishness, complaining, teasing and jealousy while also
discussing the importance of developing good habits, listening and being a
good friend.
Will use the “auto-be-good” resource to help develop the following
character traits: Friendliness, Self-Control, Courtesy, Self-Reliance, Fairness,
Consideration, Uniqueness and Self-Acceptance.
Will use the resource “Sunday Chutney” and Bug-time Adventures to help
develop the following character traits: Being authentic, not giving up,
teamwork, courage and obedience.
If you would like more information about each program, parents are welcome to contact the teachers above.