FEEDBACK FROM SR. RUTH’s COURSES
EDUCATOR FEEDBACK
Letter from the Deputy Principal of Risidale Primary School: (Download PDF, 101 KB)
SCHOOL LEARNERS:
GRADE 7
Boys
They will affect my choices because now I know that people grow at their own time and that peer pressure must not rush you into sex or alcohol.
By me knowing how to say no to sex and how "if" it may come to that point that I know how to use a condom and that never listen to your friends about sex cause you might end up making wrong choices and might end up having the wrong information about sex.
Now that I know that it is not a joke and something to laugh about and I can seriously talk with my parents.
Girls
I no longer feel embarrassed because I [k]now there are millions of girls with the same problems I have. I feel as if my survival kit is all packed up and I’m ready for any situation. Thank you sister Ruth for helping me understand my body and sexuality.
It will affect my choices in a big way in high school, cause it will help me choose boyfriends correctly and now I know my rights in a relationship.
Sr. Ruth is quite relaxed about the topic, not drilling us but communicating with us in a relaxed manner. She shows the beautiful side to it as well and that it’s a form of communication. (gr 11 2004)
I walked out of there feeling very educated! Everything was necessary. Now I know more and won’t rush into anything. I was just surprised that someone can be so open about it!
GRADE 8
It will help me a lot. Especially when it comes to abstinence.
Yes, because I have learnt that 4 A and the 3 B and they’re going to be helpful in future. I was also very nice to hear about vaginity and how people think about it, what other people have to say about sexuality. It was also great to hear the different myths people know and to learn more about them
GRADE 9
Everytime I get into a tough relationship regarding sex or have difficulty during a relationship, I will refer to this talk and be inspired by what you said.
Yes, it most definitely have. Being a Christian I believe sex should be done in marriage. I now understand there is more than one type of sex and having oral sex is sex and therefore I shouldn’t be blinded into having oral sex when in fact it is.
I feel I need to change about myself and realize that life doesn’t revolve around sex.
[The most important part was] Where we were divided into groups because I got to understand other people’s point of views.
Letter from a grade 9 learner: (View PNG, 82.5 KB)
GRADE 11
I feel a lot more comfortable with myself and I realize now that sexuality isn’t merely about sexual intercourse.
I’m going to go and get contraceptives to lessen my choices of falling pregnant.
HIGH SCHOOL BOARDER
I found it very comfortable and open in the room with Sr. Ruth because she had objects and pictures to show and she told us her own experiences.
SPECIAL COMMENTS
Answering Questions
"The talk was very informative. You explained everything so well. You answered all the questions I've been meaning to ask someone to explain to me, but was too scared to do so. You knew exactly what I and probably others don't know about ourselves."
Teen Pregnancy and Sexual Information
"I feel that most high school children in schools in the township that I live in, don't know very much about sexuality and contraception. That is why there is such a high rate of teenage pregnancies amongst black girls. With education and knowledge about these issues, there could definitely be a drop in the number of teenage pregnancies. Nobody should be kept in the dark behind their conservative and traditional beliefs."
Sexual Abuse
"The most valuable part of the discussion for me was the abuse part because I was abused and now I know what to do."
COMMUNITY
MONASH University - social responsibility intervention by an organisation
As the organiser I feel it is important to talk about responsible sexual behaviour and HIV and Aids but perhaps even more important to make the learner feel excited about the future and to inspire them to live for tomorrow. Just giving them information on HIV and Aids is done in the schools, and, as we know, with little success.
Ruthie Loubser, key-note speaker in October 2005 was the ideal person to deal directly with sexual issues. She invited learners to write down questions on sexual issues they needed answered. With the necessary medical knowledge as well as her ability to communicate with young people, her effervescent personality and irrepressible sense of humour she was a hit. The learners could ask her anything that they were worried about and could expect a sound answer. Her presentation was professional as she used power point and visual aids with creativity. (Mrs. Joan Dommisse)
These are quotes from the participants at the above intervention
- She really knows how to motivate a person to become a better person.
- I really liked her, she made me realise that I'm beautiful and very much cared for.
- I can also give answers to those who can't understand what sexual abuse is because I have gained more knowledge from her.
- I now have the power to say no, it's in me.
- It was really clear and I really understood her.
- Exciting and fun. Bring her every year.
- I loved this woman. She is free, entertaining and she is the kind of woman you can be proud to call a mother.
- It was brilliant, inspirational and I really feel she elaborated on all the points she made.
- She made tough things to talk about, seem simple.
WORKSHOPS
LIFE CYCLES - Workshop for mothers and daughters
Gr 7 girl’s need to talk with a mother:
"Sometimes when I want to talk to my mom about girl things then she does not want to and then when I say something then she will shout at me. Should I just leave her and talk to her another time. Please help me."
Responses from mothers who have attended Life Cycles
"My daughter, Sarah and I attended the lifecycle workshop late last year. I believe that I have a very close relationship with Sarah- we talk about so many topics and we are central to each others lives. I realized that although I had told Sarah so many details- there were so many I had not thought of! The experience facilitated the beginning a change in the journey of our understanding of each other- as we both grow and change on the many levels which mothers and daughters do."
"A very valuable way of presenting the most important information to your daughter."
LOVING CONVERSATIONS FOR PARENTS
Response from the school:
"Thank you for your inspirational talk on Friday. Many mothers have called to say how worthwhile they found Friday morning at DSG."
Mother who attended:
"Thank you for a wonderful talk this morning. I found it informative and will definitely be applying it."
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