2001 School Magazine

health promoting schools : n 7

in September, the Health Promoting Schools took up the challenge laid down by Dr Hirst, chairman of the Board of Trustees, and volunteered to help with the planting of 12,000 silhouettes to form a "Field of Women"in Suncorp Park. George Street in the city it was a deeply moving experience as each figure represented a breast cancer case, sadly the white ones representing breast cancer deaths Another Important event for the HPS committee was School Day. Once again our famous sample bags were a huge hit with all items being donated by generous members of our wider community Special thanks to Golden Circle, the Vege Chip Company, Dr Caroline Me icer and

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had founded the Bullying Committee and her tireless efforts made this program a success within the school Sadly, in Term One, we farewelled her from the school Throughout the whole year, committee members of the Health Promoting Schools have enjoyed being part of this wonderful initiative its successes directly affect the lives of all members of the school community

challenges. This year a whole week was designated to Anti-Bullying where activities were organised for each grade. The Year 10 girls enjoyed a movie night watching a movie with related issues, while the Year I I girls took part in a forum and discussed Issues with current and past students, and other experts in this field 2001 brought the end of an era for both the school and the Health Promoting School Committee. Mrs Mangot Lynch, school psychologist,

Ronald But noris. We also made our presence known by wearing strawberry and apple costumes throughout the day A sub-committee of HPS is the Bullying Committee, which regularly meets with the Dean of Students, Mrs MCConaghy and the School Counsellor, Mrs Belbin. This committee Identities and acknowledges the presence of bullying within the school and aims to find ways in which to promote awareness and overcome these

Eine Denmon ond Nino Lampre!!