Health Promoting School Community
What is a Health Promoting School?
A Health Promoting School is one that takes a “whole of school approach” to creating a supportive environment within the school that promotes the health and well being of all members of the school community including the students, Teachers, parents and community members. It values the contribution that parents and other school community members (including school canteen staff) can make to the health of the school community.
A Health Promoting School encompasses what is taught in the classroom, the way that the school is organised, the ‘feel’ of the school, the school environment, how the school relates to outside organisations and the services that it provides to its students, Teachers and parents.
The Canteen within a Health Promoting School Community.
Fairfield Refugee Nutrition Project
Sydney South-West Area Health Service have developed the Nutrition Education Program, a free 6-session group program that provides education on healthy eating to refugee communities. It is a key component of the Fairfield Refugee Nutrition Project. Trained Bilingual Community Educators assist Community Dieticians to run the program. Together they provide a range of activities including:
Cooking classes focussed on healthy traditional styles of cooking; read more
Winning Entry for “Change your World in 30 Seconds”
High Schools students (aged 12-18 years) on the Northern Beaches had the opportunity to create their own TV commercial with topics including smart celebrating, healthy eating or active living. See the winning entry here.