Live Life Well @ School is a collaborative initiative between NSW Ministry of Health and school sectors in NSW.
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Northern Sydney
Local Health District |
| Term 2, 2023
Teachers' Newsletter |
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Welcome to Term 2
Welcome to the Term 2 2023 LLW@S Newsletter! Included in this edition: - Reinvigorate Crunch&Sip at your School
- Vaping Prevention - Have your say
- In Focus - Move and Improve Workshop
- Classroom Resources
- Resources and Support for Families
- Upcoming Events & Funding Opportunities
- Canteen Support
- Garden Support
- School Play Space Tips
Wishing you a term of wellness, Northern Sydney Live Life Well @ School team |
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Reinvigorate Crunch&Sip at your School |
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Only 1 in 16 children eat the recommended daily serve of vegetables. Crunch&Sip is an established initiative to help children to develop regular healthy eating habits by providing a set time in class to eat vegetables and fruit and drink water.
Your school may or may not already participate in Crunch&Sip or a fruit break. To kick start or refresh the initiative at your school we’re offering FREE hard copy and online resources via the links below. We’ll deliver these to your school for the start of Term 3 2023. |
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Vaping Prevention - Have your say |
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Our team is looking to support schools on the rising issue of e-cigarette use among students. While we understand these issues are mostly facing high schools, we recognise that primary schools may play a role in preparing students for exposure to vaping. We would therefore love your input! See below for how to have your say and please share with other staff in your school. |
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In Focus - Move and Improve Workshop |
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In term 1 our team were very excited to offer our first face-to-face Move & Improve physical activity workshops since 2019! The workshops targeted the teaching of literacy and numeracy skills through physical activity and were led by guest presenter and former PE teacher Sarah Riddington.
We can happily say the workshops were a great success, providing a wonderful opportunity for teachers to come together, connect and learn new PDHPE strategies. Our team will be offering more Move & Improve workshops in Term 3, stay tuned for more information! |
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Australian Education Research Organisation: Wellbeing for Learning - see the latest research and guidelines to foster a sense of belonging in primary school environments to benefit students learning and engagement with school.
Beyond Blue: Be You initiative – implement strategies to support the mental wellbeing of students and foster a positive, inclusive and resilient school community. Register for free access to professional learning, resources and fact sheets. Registered schools are assigned a Youth Consultant to provide tailored support and expertise.
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Resources and Support for Families |
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BLENDED Youth Mental Health First Aid Training – face-to-face and online courses provides school staff with skills to support a young person experiencing ill mental health. See attached flyer for more information.
Mental Health First Aid Refresher Course - designed for those who have completed the Youth Mental Health First Aid 14-hour course to improve knowledge and skills and extend accreditation for a further 3 years. Wednesday 24th May, 8.30am-12.30pm, St Leonards.
Mission Australia: Circle of Security Parenting Program – every Tuesday from the 9th May – 20th June, Hornsby. 7 free sessions to help parents understand and manage their child’s emotions. See flyer attached to register.
Mission Australia: Tuning into Kids Parenting Program for Mandarin speaking carers – every Thursday from the 11th May – 15th of June, Hornsby. Improve communication and connection with your child and help your child develop emotional intelligence. See flyer attached to register. |
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Upcoming Events & Funding Opportunities |
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Click here to access our online 2023 calendar and register to get your school involved!
- 19th May: National Walk Safely to School Day
Funding Opportunities Sporting Schools funding - between $1000 and $3600 is available to primary schools each term to deliver free Sporting Schools programs before, during or after school. Term 3 applications due Friday 2nd June.
Ku-ring-gai Council: Environmental Levy Grants – schools within the Ku-ring-gai area are invited to apply for a share in $100 000 worth of grants. Grow an existing project or start a new project that protects bushland, engages the school community or reduces emissions. Applications close 19th May. Powering Communities Grants Program - offering one off grants of $2,000 to $10,000 to support local projects, services and initiatives that support health and wellbeing.
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National Walk Safely to School Day - Friday 19th May
National Walk Safely to School Day is an annual event where students are encouraged to walk to school to promote health, road safety and the environment. See here for information on how to get your school involved. Look out for you Walk Safely to School Day kits including tattoos that have been posted to your school Principal. You can register for more tattoos if needed here or for find fun WSTSD resources via this link.
Road Safety Education Workshops – available for Department of Education staff members. Learn whole school strategies to engage the community in being safer road users. Recognised as registered professional learning hours. Similar programs for independent schools and Catholic schools are also available.
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Go4Fun FREE NSW Health program
Go4Fun is a FREE program that provides children aged 7 – 13 years and their families with 10 weeks of support relating to healthy eating and physical activity. Term 3 2023 programs are coming to Dee Why and Ryde!
Include the Term 2 2023 Go4Fun newsletter snippet in your school communication. |
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A big congratulations to the following schools that achieved the NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy from January – April 2023: - Wideview Primary School
- Kambora Primary School
- Beaumont Road Primary School
- Killarney Heights Primary School
- Mona Vale Primary School
- Epping Public School
Ryde East Publlic School
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If you would like support with your school's Menu Check Service application, please contact us. |
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Kids Gardening: Create a Wishing Tree - Wellbeing Garden Activity Use paper and eco string to create a wishing tree in your school garden. Encourage students to consider their goals and dreams or alternatively, they can wish something for others, and practice empathy and goodwill.
Asking kids to think about their hopes and dreams within their personal sphere is a great way for them to set goals, share needs, and hone their identities. Focusing their intentions toward the larger world invites them to think about their personal choices and actions that impact others, environmentalism, and social activism. |
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We all know that break time at school is an important time for students to relax, recharge and develop physical and social skills. Do you know how students view their play spaces? Are all students engaged and happy with their break time experiences? To find out: Ask anonymously via an online survey, ballot box, sticky note board. Questions that can be asked: - Are there any play space you wish to have more of?
- How would you like the spaces to be?
- What’s wrong with the current play spaces?
- Three wishes for your play spaces?
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Or students can draw & describe your preferred playground.
See playground survey guides provided by NSLHD School Years Team. |
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