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Term 2 WSLHD Newsletter 2017
Edition includes:
NESA Accredited PDHPE Network Term 2 – Fantastic Gymnastics
CASE STUDY – Fruit and Friend Break, OLMC Wentworthville
NESA Accredited 2017 K-6 Physical Activity and Health Conference
PHYSICAL LITERACY CONTINUUM
VEGETABLE WEEK & THE BIG VEGIE CRUNCH
Missed our last Newsletter Snippet?
Fantastic Gymnastics: for Students with Special Needs
This practical session will focus on strategies for teachings skills from the gymnastics strand of
the K-6 PDHPE syllabus to students with special needs.
Join Netta Collins (an experienced class and gymnastics teacher at Westmead Christian
Grammar School), and Michelle Sweeney (an experienced PDHPE and gymnastics teacher at
Bethel Christian School), and the WSLHD LLW@S team at our FREE, Term 2, PDHPE Network.
Event Details
Cost: FREE
Date: 30/05/2017
Time: 3.45pm – registration and afternoon tea
4.00-5.30pm – practical session
Location: The Ponds School,
201 The Ponds Boulevard, The Ponds
Registration: email or fax Stephen Gammack:
[email protected]; 9840 3608
3 teachers per school can register for this PDHPE Network Workshop, with additional teachers
being placed on a waitlist for a position.
Completing the Fantastic Gymnastics will contribute 1 hour and 30 minutes of QTC Registered
PD addressing Standards 6.2.2 and 6.3.2 from the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers
towards maintaining Proficient Teacher Accreditation in NSW.
Live Life Well @ School is a joint initiative between NSW Health and the NSW Department of Education
TERM 2 PDHPE NETWORK – FANTASTIC GYMNASTICS
Physical Literacy is defined as "the motivation, confidence, physical competence, understanding and knowledge to maintain physical activity at an individually appropriate level, throughout life" (Whitehead, 2006).
“Many teachers lack the confidence and skills to create purposeful learning experiences for students in physical activity settings”.
“The focus on purposeful learning, active participation and skill development should be central to both PDHPE and School Sport”. Renee West (PDHPE Advisor). Would you like to learn more about how to plan and deliver successful Physical Activity Opportunities?Later this year we will look to deliver a PDHPE Network Meeting that covers this topic.
Gain crucial skills
Develop a confident approach to physical activity for children
Increase your positivity in a physical setting
Developed a student centred approach to teaching and learning.
Earn NESA learning hours Keep your eye out for more information on the Physical Literacy Continuum and check out this link for more information on what it involves:
https://education.nsw.gov.au/curriculum/pdhpe/physical-literacy
PHYSICAL LITERACY CONTINUUM
NSW K-6 Physical Activity and Health Conference (Sydney North) (ACHPER)
The 2017 K-6 Physical Activity and Healthy Eating Conference supports primary teachers to confidently
implement physical activity and healthy eating into their daily program or sports session.
The day will involve different professional learning workshops you can choose to attend including:
Gymnastics, Dance, Health in the Classroom, Thinking While Moving...the list goes on!
REGISTER HERE
Date: Wednesday 21st June
Venue: Northside Conference Centre
(Cnr Oxley Street and Pole Lane, Crows Nest)
Time: 8.15am – 3.45pm
Cost: FREE! With teacher relief provided
for 1 teacher per school
Additional Teachers Cost: $210 + GST
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CONFERENCE. 2017–REGISTER NOW!
PDHPE NETWORK TERM 3 – FMS
“Fruit and Friend Break” at OLMC
Our Lady of Mount Carmel have a unique and fantastic take on the Crunch and Sip® break. Each day at
10am the children at the school partake in “Fruit and Friend”.
The idea of the break is that each child must befriend someone new each day and chat to them. The
idea has been a huge success and has helped the children find new friends and increase confidence and
social skills.
Below is what some of the children had to say:
Peter: I like it because we talk to our friends
CASE STUDY – OLMC WENTWORTHVILLE
Peter: I like it because we talk to our friends and meet
different people each time. I enjoy eating fruit.
James: I feel relaxed because I am with my friends.
Elisha: You get to talk to different people about different
things. You find out things about people.
Jacinta: It’s good because you get to know what other
people like and you talk about different topics.
Morris: it’s really good because you get to talk about
things you know.
Tana: I like it because sometimes you don’t get to talk to
other people cause you can’t find them on the
playground. You get to share your life stories with them.
Mia: I like it because you talk to people you haven’t
spoken to for a long time and you get to talk about
different topics.
Violet: I like fruit and friend break because you get to
talk to a friend and eat your fruit at the same time.
Participate in Vegetable Week &/ or the Big Vegie Crunch this May!
What is Vegetable Week?
Vegetable Week, is a quick, easy and FREE school-based health promotion event that aims to increase
students’ knowledge, exposure and positive attitudes towards vegetables. It is also a great way to
promote Crunch&Sip® in your school after the holiday break.
What is The Big Vegie Crunch?
This is part of Vegetable Week. It is a time for students from all different schools to stop and eat
vegetables at the same time.
In last year’s Big Vegie Crunch event, 13,000 students in 61 NSW primary schools crunched together to
break the record for the most kids eating vegetables simultaneously. In 2017 we want to smash these
numbers!
When is it being held?
Vegetable Week: Monday 22 May to Friday 26 May 2017
The Big Vegie Crunch: 10am on Thursday 25 May.
Note: If your school or class can't crunch at 10am on Thursday 25 May, you can make another time
during the week that suits your school better.
What will registered schools receive?
Your school may want to do more than just a one-off crunch to promote vegetables. So you will also be
provided with plenty of educational and fun ideas for additional activities you may choose to do over
Vegetable Week to encourage your students (and staff!) to eat more vegetables.
Registered schools will also receive resources to help with planning, preparation and communication.
How do schools register?
Registration is free and schools can complete the easy online registration form found at: www.healthy-
kids.com.au/vegetable-week-the-big-vegie-crunch/
Want more information?
Take a look at the Vegetable Week & The Big Vegie Crunch webpage (www.healthy-
kids.com.au/vegetable-week-the-big-vegie-crunch/)
or contact the program manager, Katie Booth ([email protected]).
VEGETABLE WEEK & THE BIG VEGIE CRUNCH
Want more information? Check your inbox for our termly newsletter snippets, twitter and
Facebook snippets in week 4
Check your inbox for our email updates in week 7
Attend our PDHPE network sessions
Get in contact with us and organise a visit with your support officer
Complete our self-assessment survey to see how your school is
going with the program practices
Email: [email protected]
NEWSLETTER SNIPPETS
Turn off, Tune in and Get Active!
Last term, the LLW@S team were promoting the benefits of
reducing the amount of time children spend in front of
screens. This was timely after the holiday period.
Did you miss our Term 1 Newsletter Snippet?
Contact your Support officer to receive a PDF or JPEG copy
of our A5 newsletter snippet that can easily fit one of your
weekly or fortnightly newsletters. They contain lots of
pictures to help make them visually appealing and
encourage families to read the information.
When do we send our Newsletter Snippets?
These should arrive in your inbox in week 4 of every school term. We also send a copy to your school
administration. So double check that they are receiving the snippets and are able to include them in
your next newsletter.
Why do we encourage schools to include newsletter snippets with health tips?
We encourage schools to provide health information to families about a range of topics: reducing
small screen recreation, eating healthier foods and being more active. This is so they can learn a few
health tips, and hopefully adopt some of these into their daily routines. Our newsletter snippets are
just a sample. You can use these or make your own.
LOOK OUT FOR OUR TERM 2 NEWSLETTER SNIPPET ALL ABOUT DRINKING WATER IN WEEK 4
