childhood obesity

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Suzy BarryTuesday, February 6, 2018
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High prices plague healthy foods at Australian school canteens
Healthy school culture hampered by the comparative expense of nutritious canteen items, according to a Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA)…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, November 28, 2017
4,252
School leaders influence canteen culture
The discussion around school lunches has not abated. Parents, health advocates, teachers and principals continue to puzzle over the necessary,…
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The ConversationSaturday, September 23, 2017
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Exergames no substitute for physical education
Some HPE teachers are using exercise game technology to motivate students. Experts warn these 'exergames' fail to develop the skills…
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Danny BrookesTuesday, September 5, 2017
4,004
How school water stations encourage healthy life choices
Many schools are choosing to install drinking water fountains and bottle refill stations as an intelligent way to encourage healthier…
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Suzy BarryWednesday, June 14, 2017
4,388
Bike storage key to getting students on the move?
As childhood obesity statistics fill both news feeds and the preoccupations of parents and carers, the morning school run in…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, April 4, 2017
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Childhood nutrition is everyone’s business
Concerned parents scour supermarkets for healthier ways to pack lunches, governments move towards healthier canteens, and teachers are calling for…
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School NewsTuesday, April 4, 2017
2,912
Free gym access for high school aged girls at YMCA
The federal government’s Girls Make Your Move campaign and the YMCA have teamed up to give girls and young women…
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Suzy BarryMonday, February 27, 2017
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Sports tours on track for adventure
Incorporating a sports tour into your physical education program has benefits that far exceed the joy of an overseas adventure,…
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External Learning
Suzy BarryMonday, January 30, 2017
3,100
Planning external learning curriculum
External learning used to mean things like swimming lessons at the local pool. Every week, we walked two abreast (holding…
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Suzy BarryTuesday, November 22, 2016
2,534
School News Term 4 issue out now
The latest issue features the Coolbinia Primary, the ‘greenest school in Australia’; and insight into the collective Courage of Preshil…
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Harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence in the classroom

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming ubiquitous in modern life. Since ChatGPT first entered the mainstream in late 2022, teachers and school leaders have been embracing new ways to integrate AI and technology into the classroom.
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The 3 most pressing HR challenges for educators in 2025

It’s no secret that Australian schools face increasing pressure and HR challenges to deliver high quality learning while simultaneously juggling skill shortages, evolving government policies, and workforce wellbeing issues.
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100% Australian Made Indoor Sports Flooring

With Australia’s weather becoming increasingly volatile and unpredictable, having a safe, multi-purpose indoor gym is becoming an increasingly valuable resource for schools.
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Humanforce helps to reduce staff turnover for Story House Early Learning

Humanforce, an Australian-borne global provider of human capital management (HCM) solutions, has successfully partnered with Story House Early Learning to elevate their visibility and efficiency of its operations, when it comes to people and workforce management.
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