What can parents do?
Adults, especially parents and teachers, play a vital role in supporting and encouraging kids to be active and healthy.
View ArticleEmergency Response For Anaphylaxis
Anaphylaxis is potentially life threatening and always requires an emergency response. Fortunately anaphylactic reactions are uncommon and usually preventable.
View ArticleHealthy Canteen: A success story
One school in the Parramatta Diocese that has had great success with its new healthy canteen is Sacred Heart Primary at Westmead.
View ArticleInformation for parents and carers
While the main role of the school is to provide education, schools want your child to be relaxed and happy at school and for you to feel confident that your child is being well looked.
View ArticleSun Smart schools
With summer just around the corner, it's important we all take special care to protect our skin from the harmful rays of the sun.
View ArticleSun safe facts
Skin cancer can develop in young people. In NSW, melanoma is the most common cancer in women aged 15-29 and men aged 25-54.
View ArticleKeeping young people active
Nutritious eating is an important part of maintaining a healthy body and mind but physical activity is also a vital part of a healthy lifestyle for people of all ages.
View ArticleHints on keeping active
An active way of life is important for us all and becomes even more important as we grow older. Staying active is good for general fitness. Here are some helpful hints to help you get started and stay...
View ArticleHealthy lunchbox helps make healthy kids
Eating healthy food helps children concentrate and learn, so it is important to ensure they take a healthy lunchbox to school.
View ArticleTips for using sunscreen
The best protection against the sun is to minimize exposure. Sunscreen should be used for greater protection, not in order to stay in the sun longer than necessary. Here are tips for using sunscreen...
View ArticleGet yourself active
Did you know children and young people like yourself need to do at least 60 minutes of physical activity everyday?
View ArticleDoes exercise make kids smarter?
Research conducted at the University of Illinois (USA) has discovered a strong relationship between academic achievement and fitness scores.
View ArticleWhat if my child buys lunch from the school canteen?
In the past, some food and drink choices from school canteens have had little nutritional value but have appealed to the appetites of children.
View ArticleFighting childhood obesity
Simple steps for schools and parents to ensure children have a brighter, healthier future.
View ArticleStaying safe in and around the water
In 2009, more than 50 children drowned in Australia. To help families keep safe in and around the water this summer, the Catholic Education Office Parramatta has published information about water safety.
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