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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


Kindergarten Orientation Resource Pack

Kindergarten Orientation

 

It is well established that a successful start to school is linked to positive educational and social outcomes.

 

We have developed a healthy lifestyle digital resource pack for your school to share with families starting kindergarten. You might like to add these to your orientation presentations or share them with parents and carers via your communication platforms.

 

We hope you find this information useful during the planning of your Kindergarten Orientation.

 

Best,

The Live Life Well @ School Team.

Supporting the Transition to School Videos

Introducing the Supporting the Transition to School Video Series. This video series provides practical ideas to help parents, carers, Primary School Teachers and Early Childhood Educators to support a positive transition to school.

 

There are two video series’ available specifically designed to support:

  1. Primary School Teachers and Early Childhood Educators (6 short videos): Provides practical activities to integrate into classroom learning to support a successful transition to school.
  2. Parents and Carers (6 short videos): Learn practical ways to support your child as they prepare for and throughout kindergarten.

 

We encourage teachers to share these videos with colleagues to implement activities into the classroom and share these videos with families at your school to support their child at home in the lead up to and throughout their transition.

Click here to find out more and watch the video series!
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Supporting the Transition to School

Webinar for Parents and Carers

Northern Sydney Local Health District are hosting a webinar for parents and carers to help them support their child to have a positive transition to school.

 

Guest presenters: NSLHD Child, Youth and Family Allied Health Professionals:

  • Occupational Therapist
  • Speech Pathologist
  • Physiotherapist

 

Date: Wednesday 9th November

Time: 7:30pm-8:30pm

Location: Online via MS Teams

Parents/carers can register here!

 

Share the attached flyer or tile with current kindergarten families or families of children transitioning to school in 2023! 

Resources for Teachers

A Healthy Start to School - Kindergarten Orientation PowerPoint – Tailor this presentation for your kindergarten orientation. This presentation covers a range of topics including:

  • Packing a healthy lunchbox
  • NSW Healthy School Canteen Strategy
  • Crunch & Sip
  • Physical activity, screen time and sleep

Resources for Parents and Carers

Nutrition

 

Healthy Eating: Kindergarten Orientation Video - This short video provides information and practical tips on how to pack a healthy lunchbox.

 

Cancer Council Healthy Lunchbox website - Inspiration and ideas to create a balanced and healthy lunchbox.

 

Crunch & Sip – Information for parents (available in different languages).

 

How to Pack a Healthy Lunchbox – Kindergarten Orientation Resources – A number of handy resources created by dietitians.

 

Australian Guide to Healthy Eating – These guidelines outline the five food groups recommended for consumption.

 

Screen Time 

 

Turn off the Screens and Get Active - Provides tips to limit young children’s exposure to screen time (available in different languages).

 

Tips for healthy screen use (video) – Provides tips to help children sit less and move more.

 

Physical Activity

 

Family ACTIVation - A fun-packed resource supporting families to get active.

 

Get Active Each Day – Provides practical tips to be more active each day (available in different languages)

 

Active Travel – Provides tips to encourage families to walk, ride or scoot to school.

 

 

Sleep

 

Why do we sleep? (video) - Provides tips to ensure children get a good night's sleep.

 

 

24-hour Movement Guidelines

 

24-hour Movement Guidelines - These guidelines outline the recommended levels of physical activity, screen time and sleep children aged 5-17 years should receive each day.  

 

Contact us

For further information and support, get in touch with the Northern Sydney Local Health District, Live Life Well @ School team:

 

Phone: (02) 9388 5299

Email: NSLHD-LiveLifeWellatSchool@health.nsw.gov.au 

 

To contribute to future issues, share story ideas or provide feedback, email: NSLHD-LiveLifeWellatSchool@health.nsw.gov.au