(Age Group: 13 – 14)
Course Duration: One term (or adaptable to a semester structure)
Goal: Equip learners with essential life management skills to foster independence, responsibility, and healthy habits in daily life.
Grade 8 Life Skills – Daily Living & Responsibility
Overview
The Grade 8 Life Skills – Daily Living & Responsibility course equips learners aged 13–14 with essential skills for personal growth, independence, and responsible behaviour.
Through five engaging modules, learners explore time management, personal hygiene, digital safety, responsibility at home and school, and respectful communication.
Each module includes practical lessons, interactive activities, and guided discussions, helping learners build habits, confidence, and character for life.
Why This Course Is Important for Your Child
At this age, learners take on more independence but still need guidance to make responsible decisions.
This course develops self-management, decision-making, and practical skills for navigating daily life with maturity and confidence.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Practical Life Skills: Manage routines, complete chores, and develop productivity and self-discipline.
- Personal Care and Well-being: Learn hygiene, nutrition, and healthy sleep habits for independent health management.
- Responsibility and Respect: Understand roles at home and school, fostering trust and self-respect.
- Digital Awareness and Safety: Practice safe and respectful online behaviour to protect themselves digitally.
- Communication and Boundaries: Develop assertiveness, recognize boundaries, and resist peer pressure for healthy relationships.
Parent Perspective
This course reinforces values and behaviours taught at home, shaping respectful, responsible, and self-aware young adults.
Investing in life skills now builds a foundation for academic success, emotional resilience, and lifelong independence.
