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Live Life Well @ School
Live Life Well @ School is a collaborative initiative between NSW Ministry of Health and school sectors in NSW.
Northern Sydney Local Health District
Term 4, 2023 Teachers' Newsletter
Welcome to Term 4
Welcome to the Term 4 2023 LLW@S Newsletter! Included in this edition:
$2000 Grant Opportunity
Move and Improve workshop
Classroom resources
Teacher wellbeing
Resources and support for families
Grants and funding
School play space tips
Upcoming events
Canteen support
Garden support
Wishing you a term of wellness,
Northern Sydney Live Life Well @ School team
Win a $2000 Professional Development Grant
The School Years Team want to know how we can best support your school with your individual needs and concerns to help improve the health and wellbeing of your school community. We would greatly appreciate your input by completing our survey. It should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Upon completing the survey, your school will be entered in the draw to win 1x $2000 grant or one of 2x $1000 grants for a whole-of-school PD of your choosing (one entry per school, Northern Sydney primary schools only).
NSW Office of Sport - Traditional Indigenous Games - integrate these fun games in PE class or hold a round robin sports competition at your school. The resource combines curriculum principles and cultural traditions in sport-related activities. See a PDF version of the Yulunga resource here.
WayAhead: Mental Health Month Schools Pack - download these free resources to support Mental Health promotion and education in the classroom. The pack includes lesson plans, posters, fact sheets and information for students.
Teacher Wellbeing
NSW Government: Walks Near Me - use this digital and interactive map to create walks and find out more about great public spaces in NSW. Explore different walking routes in your local area or find hidden gems in a new area of Sydney to explore for a fun day out.
Resources and Support for Families
Emerging Minds: Supporting Your Child's Emotions Podcast - listen to an episode spoken by an Occupational Therapist on why children find it difficult to regulate their emotions and practical things you can do to help your child if they are struggling to manage their big feelings.
Tips for Eating Healthy on a Budget – see these practical tips for healthy eating on a budget. Meal planning is a great way to make healthy eating easier and help control the budget. See here for some meal planning ideas for the family.
Grants and Funding
Northern Beaches Eco Schools Grant - encourages schools within the LGA to be more environmentally friendly by adopting initiatives to measurably reduce their carbon footprint and advocate for sustainability and climate action. Open date coming soon.
Schools Upgrade Fund - receive up to $25,000 for infrastructure projects to improve school facilities. Open date coming soon.
School Play Space Tips
For busy, high demand playground areas, set up a roster system that the students agree is inclusive for all interested student user groups. Ask students for feedback and then put the roster up where students can see and understand it. The roster can be open to consultation as seasons and demands on the space changes.
May your students build many happy and active school play time memories!
Upcoming Events
Click here to access our online 2023 calendar and register to get your school involved!
Go4Fun is a FREE NSW Health program that provides children aged 7 – 13 years and their families with 10 weeks of nutrition education and active games for 2 hours each week.
Term 1 2024 programs are coming to Ryde and Hornsby!
For further information and support or to contribute to future issues, share story ideas or provide feedback, get in touch with the Northern Sydney Local Health District, Live Life Well @ School team:
