Life Education

The ‘Life Education Van’ will be visiting St. Joseph’s Glen Innes during Week 10  -  (Tuesday 1st April -Thursday 3rd April).  The modules and sessions presented by the visiting educator supports the school’s teaching and learning in the Key Learning Areas of Personal Development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE). The modules and sessions are specially prepared for each learning stage. Each class will attend one session over the three days. Below is an overview of the modules and schedule. Please note: there is no charge. In the current climate, the school will cover the full cost of this performance for each child.

Module Breakdown and schedule for 2025:TUESDAY, 9th April   - Stage 3 classes

Stage 3 Module: Decisions In this module students investigate a range of drugs, the laws around these drugs and the different ways they impact the body and brain. Schools have the opportunity to choose if they want Life Ed to include illegal drugs in this lesson, to align with their program. Learning includes:

• Investigating myths, facts and social norms

• Strategies and skills to be safe

• Understanding what drugs are and how they are classified

• Influences on decision making (peers, family,  media, culture, financial and legal)

WEDNESDAY, 2nd April - Stage 2 Classes

Stage 2 Module: Friends and Feelings: This module revolves around developing personal social, communication and conflict resolution skills.  It is presented in engaging comic book-style videos, the lesson revolves around a conflict between old friends, Boots and Red. When Red runs off, upset, Boots starts to feel sick in her stomach. With help from their friendship group, they sort things out. Learning includes:

• Broadening and developing emotional literacy

• Identifying and practising assertive communications skills

• Practising emotional regulation skills such as mindful breathing

THURSDAY, 3rd April  - Stage 1 and Kinder classes

Stage 1 Module: In this module students learn to identify body clues and manage emotions that arise in new

or challenging situations. They also investigate the importance of physical activity and health choices. Learning includes:

• Identifying how our bodies react in new situations

• The benefits of physical activity

• What our body needs to be healthy including nutrition, water and sleep

• Safety strategies in different environments

Kinder Module - Harold’s Friend Ship:  In this module students learn to consider the importance of relationships and gain skills to seek help in a variety of situations. They have opportunities to practice strategies to manage their feelings and emotions.• How to build friendships and care for others • Identifying and managing feelings and emotions • Recognising body clues that let us know when we could be unsafe • Safe people and places to seek help

Parent and Family Resources

If you would like to find out more about what your child will be learning and to gain access to the family resources page, please click on the link for Resources for Parents and Carers

Message from LIFE ED re purchasing Happy Healthy Harold Merchandise:

Reminder: Parents/carers can purchase Healthy Harold merchandise for their children through our online store. Simple select 'Parent/carer ordering for child', choose your desired items, add them to your cart, and complete the checkout process. Online orders close one day before your school visit starts. All items will be delivered by the Life Ed educator during your school's Healthy Harold visit. 

Please click here for Merchandise List and Online ordering l procedures and link