Blue Gum Room

HEALTH

1 Year 1 students looking at packaged food labelling 2 Year 2 girls role playing a visit to the doctor 3 The Prep students enjoyed one of our online lessons expressing the emotions of sad, angry and happy 4 Year 2 girls proudly displaying their five food group drawings 5 The Prep students sorting packaged food into ‘sometimes’ and ‘always’ foods 6 Year 3 students examined their own lunches and identified healthy foods

3

4 1 2

This year, Barbreck students from Prep to Year 4 were delighted to learn within a dedicated Health specialist class. Students in Years 5 and 6 had several sessions per term covering a range of Health-related topics. Initially the girls explored ideas on their identity, describing personal achievements and sharing how it has influenced their personal identities. The girls also explored the different relationships in their lives, identifying those that make them feel loved, safe and supported. They named trusted people in their community who can help them stay safe and healthy and enjoyed the roleplay scenarios and safety videos offered in class.

A highlight for the girls and for me has been our open discussions regarding areas they are curious about. Many questions, to be answered during class discussions, were placed in the Question Box. People with disabilities and the Para-Olympics, dangerous animals, puberty and babies were some of the topics raised. Exploring how eating healthy foods can influence health and wellbeing was well received as we investigated the healthy eating guide and sorting foods into the five food groups. Nervous giggles were heard initially from Years 5 and 6 students during our sessions on puberty. However, by the end of our sessions the girls were well informed, more confident and knowledgeable on what to expect as they grow and develop. As our lessons continued throughout the year the girls were proud of how far they had come and felt confident in being prepared for their journey into adulthood.

Mrs Jenny De Nardis

Barbreck Health and Physical Education Teacher

5

6