2002 School Magazine

student perspectives health promoting school

Heart Week was the first event in the HPS calendar. in early May, the Heart Foundation had devoted a week to highlight the prevalence of heart disease throughout Australia Grammar actively supported this; firstly with the Year 85' superb effort in raising almost $7000 through Jump Rope for Heart. Also, Year 11 Board course PE competed against BOYS Grammar in some tough volleyball matches. A guest speaker, the Brisbane Lions' nutritionist, came in to educate athletes about correct pre-competition and post-competition nutrition for enhanced performance. There was also an Interhouse beep test Icongratulations Beanlandj, aerobics with Mr Pineott, and a nail-biting game of netball between staff and students

Health Promoting Schools "HPS members will strive this Year to work For the cause that lacks assistance, For the wrong that needs resistance,

For the future in the distance, And the good that we can do'!

Health Promoting Schools is a committee of students, and the Director of Health, Physical Education and Sport, Mrs Harvey-Short, which promotes and encourages the maintenance of a healthy balance through school life. Through the promotio and support of Health Weeks, members raise awareness of health issues relevant g'rls today

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Get him o skirt: Mr Decoy ace netbo"er

In late May, Australia's Biggest Morn'rig Tea was also a successful event, raising $330 for the Cancer Fund, through the School population's generous consumption of cakes and milkshakes Daffodil Day was supported on 26 August, with HPS selling popular Daffodil Pins, raising $320 for the Queensland Cancer Fund Bad Hair Day, an initiative of Cystic Fibrosis Queensland, was one of the most successful of HPS promotions this Year, not only in funds raised, but also in the School participation. A uniform-free-day accompanied by a bad hairstyle combined to raise almost $1100in aid of Cystic Fibrosis. This is the first time Bad Hair Day has been promoted within the School, but was clearly a favourite with the students School Day was another event at which Health Promoting Schools maintained its presence. This Year, we had a display in the gym, while various students, carefully disguised as apples, handed out free product samples, like sunscreen and toothbrushes A branch of Health Promoting Schools is the anti-bullying committee This committee aims to raise awareness that such behaviour will not be tolerated in this School. in order to alert students to this. along with providing avenues to follow if concerned, one week in Term 4 was dedicated to anti-bullying. With the help of the Dean of Students, Mrs MCConaghy. and our School Counsellor. Ms Belbin, videos were seen and discussions held with each grade h separate Year assembles HPS is an active and motivated group that aims to make a positive impact on the students' lives. All members would like to thank Mrs Harvey-Short, Mrs MCConaghy and Ms Belbin for their continual assistance and support

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