2013 School Magazine

HEALTH PI:?'ONIOTING ,;^^CHOOL^^^ CON11\/11nEE The Health Promoting Schools Committee alms to

promote a healthy lifestyle within the School community Featuring students from every Year level. the committee's focus for 2013 has been on encouraging students to disconnect from the digital world. to stay off their mobiles and to become more active during lunch To support this Initiative. the committee has continued the staff vs student games, Including competitions in Dodge ball. European Handball and Tug of War

the Heart Foundation. in 2013 the Committee. along with the Student Council. participated in the National Healthy Bones Week campaign organised by Dairy Australia. This was the perfect reminder to people of al ages to maintain calcium intake to keep bones strong while growing and aging Many thanks to our co- ordinator Ms Cameron for her contribution. and for supporting our determination to promote health within the Grammar community

As well as promoting a healthy lifestyle. the group also works closely with other service groups within the School to raise funds for health-related charities. Last term HPS helped promote Australia's Biggest Morning Tea for the Cancer Council. This event provided many students with the opportunity to participate in the teacher versus student tug-of-war competition. allowing the girls to 'Link the Blue' and beat the teachers Once again. Jump Rope for Heart was a big success. with the Year 8 cohort raising much-needed funds for

CLARA BODD1CE 12 GRIFFITH

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Save the Children is an international charity organisation founded in 1991 in the United Kingdom. it aims to ensure that all children regardless of gender. race. country of origin. or religious belief have the means of survival, receive protection and basic access to nutrition, primary health care and a basic education At Brisbane Girls Grammar School our Save the Children Club is a small but friendly group that meets once a fortnight At the beginning of the year we set out to raise money to assist in improving the lives of Indigenous Australian children throughout the country - and that we did We held a bake stall, sold badges on Open Day and were surprised by the unprecedented success of our 'ultimate movie night raffle'. This raffle raised over $500 and the members were impressed by the enthusiasm and willingness of their fellow students to purchase tickets and donate

We are also proud to have brought out our new 'Standdown Survival Kits' to raise more money in a busy term and help the Seniors through a stressful time The proceeds of our efforts will go towards improving the health and education of Indigenous children

EUGENIE SMITH 11 MACKAY

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