In this edition:

Go4Fun – term 2 programs

K-6 Physical Activity & Health Conference – 7 April

KidsMatter- upcoming events for primary schools

MindMatters – upcoming events for secondary schools

Fantastic fundraising ideas

Jack’s FUNtastic Day – new resource for early stage 1

Resource update - primary and secondary resources from the Royal Agricultural Society education team

Go Together campaign – for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians

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 1 2016 Issue 63

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 2 2016

Healthy Kids Program

AREA DAY / TIMEADDRESSWHERE

Five Dock Five Dock Leisure Centre

Dutton Centre

Cnr Queens Rd & William StFive Dock 2046

Wednesdays 4pm – 6pmcommencing 27 April

National Centre of Indigenous Excellence

166-180 George StRedfern 2016

40 Augusta StStrathfield 2135

Redfern

Strathfield

Saturdays 10am – 12pmcommencing 30 April

Saturdays 1pm – 3pmcommencing 30 April

Punchbowl School as Community Centre (In the grounds of Punchbowl Public School)

Punchbowl Public School 1333 Canterbury Rd (Cnr Rossmore Ave)

Punchbowl 2196

Punchbowl Thursdays3.30pm – 5.30pmcommencing 28 April

Could Your Kids Do Go4Fun?

Families

learn healthy eating,

and exercise with

fun games

Free program

for kids aged 7 – 13

above a healthy weight After school

during term

in an encouraging

environment

Builds confidence

and self-esteem

Leap into Go4Fun in Term 2

School Resources

PrimaryThe Royal Agricultural Society Education team has developed syllabus-linked units that are suitable for Early Stage 1 - Stage 3 students, with activities covering the KLAs of Human Society and its Environment, Science and Technology, English, Mathematics, and Creative Arts.

The pre and post-Show activity resources available include workshops, competitions and lesson outlines. All are designed to be flexible so you can browse through and use what’s best for your school and the children you teach.

SecondaryThe Sydney Royal Easter Show provides a perfect opportunity to motivate and capture the attention of secondary students through participation in unique experiences.

By entering one of the many Sydney Royal Competitions, your students will be challenged and engaged while they develop their understanding of the production of food and fibre along with the many other activities within the agricultural sector.

More information? www.eastershow.com.au/teacher-resources/

Drivers, bicycle riders and pedestrians all need to Go Together safely.

Drivers must give bicycle riders at least a metre of space

From 1 March 2016, drivers who pass a bicycle rider must allow a distance of at least:

• 1 metre when the speed limit is 60km/h or less

• 1.5 metres when the speed limit is more than 60km/h

Bicycle riders over 18 must carry photo ID

From 1 March 2016, all bicycle riders aged 18 and over must carry the required photo identification. Bicycle riders will have 12 months to adjust to the new law.

Bicycle riders should provide pedestrians with a metre of space on shared paths

Bicycle riders are also encouraged to allow pedestrians a metre of space on shared paths, where possible.

More information? www.roadsafety.transport.nsw.gov.au/campaigns/go-together/

Upcoming K-6 Conference

The K-6 Physical Activity and Health Conference will offer professional learning that will support NSW primary teachers to confidently implement physical activity and nutrition into their school program or sports session.

• Get simple, innovative activities to use with students in your class

• Develop competency and confidence in planning physical activity options for your students

Date: Thursday 7 April, 2016

Venue: Mercure Sydney International Airport

22 Levey Street, Wolli Creek.

Time: 8.15 am – 3.45 pm

Free registration and relief funding available for one teacher per school

Free 12 month ACHPER NSW membership (access to resources & support)

Registrations Close Tuesday 29 March

Successful schools start with healthy mindsKidsMatter Primary is a mental health and wellbeing framework for primary schools and is proven to make a positive difference to the lives of Australian children.KidsMatter Primary provides the methods, tools and support to help schools work with parents and carers, health services and the wider community, to nurture happy, balanced kids.

Professional Development EventsKidsMatter Primary BriefingBriefings are geared towards informing school leaders about KidsMatter, but also provide a general introduction for health and community professionals to the initiative and how it works in schools. A focus is given to the importance of gaining the support of the school staff and parent body. It provides all the information schools need to make a decision about participating in KidsMatter.

HAYMARKET 6 May 2016 at 8:30am Adina Executive Central

PARRAMATTA 9 May 2016 at 8:30am Mercure Parramatta

Getting Started for Action TeamsThis session provides information about the content of KidsMatter, its underpinning mental health concepts and processes and tools for aiding implementation of KidsMatter while supporting school priorities and strategic planning. Schools receive all the resources to begin the KidsMatter journey.

PARRAMATTA 6 Jun 2016 at 8:30am Mercure Parramatta

HAYMARKET 15 Jun 2016 at 8:30am Adina Executive Central

www.kidsmatter.edu.au/primaryEmail: frontdesk@kidsmatter.edu.au Ph: 1800 543 767

MindMatters is a mental health initiative for secondary schools that aims to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people.MindMatters provides school staff with blended professional learning that includes online resources, face-to-face events, webinars and support. All content has been informed by strong evidence in the area of school mental health and wellbeing for the entire school community – including students, families and school staff.

Principals Australia Institute provides professional learning events to help you get started and during implementation.

1 April – Briefing, Sydney CBD

The Leadership Briefing is intended for school leaders and school leadership teams. You will be introduced to the MindMatters framework and explore how it can support your secondary school to improve the mental health and wellbeing of young people. Please bring an electronic device to this event.

5 April - Getting Started, Sydney CBD

Getting Started is a highly interactive session where your school’s Action Team will learn how to use MindMatters online modules, facilitator guides and resources to lead whole school change to improve student mental health and wellbeing. Action Teams will identify the mental health and wellbeing outcomes they wish to achieve and develop an Implementation Plan to progress their work.

More information? www.mindmatters.edu.au/ Log in to register or create an account. Registered events appear in your my events tab.

Fabulous Fundraising IdeasThe Healthy Kids Association has taken the hard

work out of finding new school fundraising ideas.

www.healthy-kids.com.au/teachers/healthy-school-fundraising/or download the fact sheet: www.healthy-kids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Fundraising-resources-and-websites.pdf

Fabulous Fundraising Ideas

The Healthy Kids Association has taken the hard work out of finding new school fundraising ideas.

 

More information? www.healthy-kids.com.au/teachers/healthy-school-fundraising/

or download the fact sheet: www.healthy-kids.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Fundraising-resources-and-websites.pdf

 

5 hours of QTC Registered PD addressing the following standards from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers towards maintaining Proficient Accreditation in NSW.Standards: 1.2.2, 2.1.2, 6.2.2, 6.3.2 & registration? www.achper.com.au

More information ?

Limited Spaces, Be Quick to Register!

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Early Stage 1 Resource UpdateJack’s FUNtastic Day storybook and supporting materials on active play have been developed to promote physical activity and reduce small screen recreation for children aged 3 - 6 years. These resources are for use in early childhood education and care services, Early Stage 1 primary schools and by families.

A hardcopy of the storybook is available for all NSW primary schools participating in the Live Life Well @ School program. Please contact your Live Life Well @ School buddy to receive reader pack of the storybook.

The supporting teacher resource and activity cards for Jack’s FUNtastic Day are available free to download.

More information ?

More information? www.healthykids.nsw.gov.au/teachers-childcare/live-life-well-@-school/resources-for-teachers/jacks-funtastic-day-resources.aspx

Your local Live Life Well @ School buddy Ph: 9515 9055