Case studies

These case studies from across NSW highlight the great work taking place in schools to promote healthy living.

Healthy Lifestyles – Macarthur Girls High School
As part of ther work in PDHPE, students learnt about healthy eating by analysing the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. Students recognised what foods they should eat, but many commented that some traditional foods served at home were not necessarily healthy options... » more

The Bomaderry Public School Experience
Teachers at Bomaderry Public School wanted to improve students’ concentration and behaviour by raising awareness of nutritional foods and ways to increase levels of physical activity. This is their story... » more

Gold Medal Healthy Lifestyle Program - The Arncliffe Public School Experience
Each year, NSW Government Primary Schools have the opportunity to participate in a funded professional learning program focussing on fundamental movement skills and nutrion education. Here is one story... » more

Developing a Physical Education approach to Child Welfare
The Structured Active Playground (SAP) was a program devised at Kurri Kurri Public School, initially to develop leadership qualities in senior students. The aim was to involve them in leadership roles, during lunch times. » more

Dulwich Hill Primary School Cycling Activities
Run by Dulwich Hill Primary School. » more

Arabic Girls Multi-sport Program
Run by the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation. » more

Healthy Kids, Eat Right, Play Right
A joint initiative between Greater Western Area Health Service, Wellington Public School, Department of Education and Training, NSW Sport and Recreation, Wellington Aboriginal Corporation Health Service and Wellington Shire Council. » more

Traditional Indigenous Games
Run by the NSW Department of Sport and Recreation. » more

Tooty Fruity Vegie (TFV) project
Run by Northern Rivers Area Health Service, NSW. » more

Q4: Live Outside the Box
Run by Central Coast Health Promotion Unit/Central Coast Public Health Community Nutrition Department. » more