Being healthy is core curriculum for Hume teachers and educators.
Learning about healthy living starts early in Melbourne’s north, which has among the highest rates of obesity, heart disease and diabetes in Australia.
During the last week of the first term, grade 3-4 pupils at Holy Child Primary School in Dallas held a healthy living and well-being expo to celebrate their learning and demonstrate the practical results to the rest of the school, and parents.
Stalls were set up and workshops held highlighting the importance of both body and mind health, and how the everyday choices we make are vital for long and happy lives.
Plates of fruit and other healthy snacks were shared and kilojoules burnt off with tugs of war and other games involving teamwork.
“The expo gives the students the chance to put their findings into action and provide them with a real-life situation where they can showcase their learning,” principal Alan Smith said.
