In this edition:

Go4Fun – Term 1 2017 Programs

Delivering Kitchen Garden Classes – Term 1 2017 Workshop

View the Health Promotion in School Blog

Prepare Your School for the NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge in 2017

Save the Date – National HPE Day 2017

Healthy Fundraising @ School

Register for Fruit & Veg Month 2017

Cool Schools is produced by:Health Promotion UnitLevel 9, King George V BuildingMissenden RdCamperdown NSW 2050

More information? Helen Dirkis Ph: 9515 9059 Email: hdirk@email.cs.nsw.gov.au

TERM 4 2016 Issue 66

1800 780 900 go4fun.com.au

For more information or to register your child

Healthy Kids Program

AREA DAY / TIMEADDRESSWHERE

Lakemba Australian National Sports Club

Dutton Centre

571-577 Punchbowl Road (in Parry Park)Lakemba 2195

Wednesdays 4pm – 6pmcommencing 20 July

National Centre of Indigenous Excellence

166-180 George StRedfern 2016

40 Augusta StStrathfield 2135

Redfern

Strathfield

Saturdays 10am – 12pmcommencing 23 July

Saturdays 1pm – 3pmcommencing 23 July

Could Your Kids Do Go4Fun?

Families

learn healthy eating,

and exercise with

fun games

Free program

for kids aged 7 – 13

above a healthyweight After school

during term

in an encouraging

environment

Buildsconfidence

and self-esteem

1800 780 900 go4fun.com.au

For more information or to register your child

All programs run once a week. Children and parent / carer need to attend Go4Fun each week.

There is no cost to attend but you must register first.

Go4Fun Programs – Term 3 2016

Healthy Kids Program

AREA DAY / TIMEADDRESSWHERE

Lakemba Australian National Sports Club

Dutton Centre

571-577 Punchbowl Road (in Parry Park)Lakemba 2195

Wednesdays 4pm – 6pmcommencing 20 July

National Centre of Indigenous Excellence

166-180 George StRedfern 2016

40 Augusta StStrathfield 2135

Redfern

Strathfield

Saturdays 10am – 12pmcommencing 23 July

Saturdays 1pm – 3pmcommencing 23 July

Could Your Kids Do Go4Fun?

Families

learn healthy eating,

and exercise with

fun games

Free program

for kids aged 7 – 13

above a healthyweight After school

during term

in an encouraging

environment

Buildsconfidence

and self-esteem

AREA WHERE ADDRESS DAY/TIME BEGIN END

CanterburyCanterbury Aquatic Centre

Phillips Ave, Canterbury NSW 2193

Tuesdays 3:45pm – 5:45pm

31 Jan 4 April

Five DockFive Dock Leisure Centre

Cnr Queens Rd & William St Five Dock 2046

Wednesdays 4pm-6pm

1 Feb 5 April

Alexandria Sky Zone75 O’Riordon St Alexandria 2105

Thursdays 4pm-6pm

2 Feb 30 Mar

For more information or to register your child

1800 780 900 go4fun.com.au

Go4Fun Programs – Term 1 2017All programs run once a week. Children and parent/carer

need to attend Go4Fun each week.There is no cost to attend but you must register first.

Leap into Go4Fun in 2017

Sydney - Delivering Kitchen Garden ClassesThis introductory one-day professional development workshop is useful for anyone just beginning their pleasurable food education journey, including staff in Early Learning, Primary and Secondary sectors. It is also beneficial for Kitchen Garden educators who have new or additional staff to train. It incorporates hands-on, skills-based instruction in the kitchen and garden learning spaces, giving attendees everything they need to confidently deliver food education to their students.

Date 3 March 2017

Time 9:00am - 3:30pm

Venue Bondi Public School Wellington St BONDI NSW 2026

Cost Member/non-member fee

Phone: 13000 72543

Email: support@kitchengardenfoundation.org.au

Web: https://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au/training-events/ training-for-schools/view/942

BLOG: Health promotion in schools - reality or pipe dream?

Australian schools have had pressure to solve a raft of societal and health issues.

While this is unrealistic, schools can and do play a role in improving and/or protecting the health of all school users. A Health Promoting School attempts to balance the health curriculum and classroom teaching with supportive changes in the school environment, reinforcing health lessons with policy and practices.

Brush up on your knowledge of the Health Promoting Schools Framework and read some important tips to consider when establishing a Health Promoting School in this ACHPER Blog post by Sally Blane, current President of the WA Health Promoting Schools Association.

View the blog? http://www.achper.org.au/blog/blog-health-promotion-in-schools-reality-or-pipe-dream

More information ?

More information ?

Is your school ready for a challenge in 2017?NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge has been established to encourage more NSW school students to become involved in sport and physical activity, grow in confidence and enjoy healthier lifestyles.

The NSW Premier’s Sporting Challenge has one common purpose, to have more school students, more active, more often.

https://online.det.nsw.edu.au/psc/sportingResources.html

SAVE THE DATE: National HPE Day in 2017

In 2017, National Health and Physical Education Day will be celebrated on Wednesday September 6.

Make sure you add this date to your school calendar today to ensure your students, school and community are involved in raising awareness and advocating for the value of HPE in Australian schools.

http://hpeday.com.au/

More information ?

Sport Resources for TeachersThe following teaching resources are designed to support schools and teachers to deliver quality sport and physical activity outcomes for students

H e a l t h y F U N d r a i s i n g @ S c h o o lWith more Australians putting on weight, why not use your school fundraising efforts to encourage healthy eating and promote physical activity?There are plenty of fun ways to raise money that can also help to get your school community feeling healthier and happier.

6 reasons for healthy fundraising1. Make money for your school while promoting health and wellbeing2. Provide the personal satisfaction of being a positive role model3. Show your school community that you care about children’s health rather than profit alone4. Reinforce the health messages that children hear in the classroom5. Involve the whole school community (students, parents, teachers and other staff)6. Support the Fresh Tastes @ School NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy

Need some ideas for healthy fundraisers? http://healthy-kids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/Fundraising-resources-and-websites.pdf

http://www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/kids-teens/supporting-your-school-community/healthy-fundraising.aspx

http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/09271_CAN3042_HealthyFundraising_FINAL.pdf-low-res-for-web.pdf

Registration for Fruit & Veg Month 2017 is now open!What is Fruit & Veg Month? Fruit & Veg Month is a health promotion program for NSW primary schools that puts a positive focus on fruit and vegetables. The program is supported by NSW Health.

Fruit & Veg Month 2017 will be held during the last 4 weeks of Term 3, from 28 August to 22 September.

Why register? Registered schools receive free resources including:

• Easytouseclassroomactivities(ES1–S3)withPDHPE and other curriculum outcomes

• Accesstointeractivewhiteboardmaterialsthatmeetmultiple curriculum outcomes

• Classpostersandstudentrewardstickers

How do you register? Registration is free! Complete the online registration form found at http://www.fruitandvegmonth.com.au.