Pick and Mix!

Let's start the year off with healthy lunchboxes!

The Department of Health Pick & Mix 1-6 poster provides a range of ideas and practical tips to inspire families to create healthy school lunchboxes.

Pick and mix one tasty option from each of the five core food groups to create a healthy lunchbox every day:

Fruit (e.g. fresh, frozen, pureed and canned in natural juice)
Vegetables, legumes and beans
Milk, yoghurt, cheese and alternatives
Lean meats and poultry, fish, eggs, tofu, nuts and seeds, and legumes/beans
Grain (cereal) foods
Plain water

For more information visit Healthy lunchboxes | Healthy Eating Advisory Service

Safer Internet Day

On Tuesday, 10 February, it is Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day is a global day of action that brings together communities, schools, organisations, and families in 180 countries to raise awareness of online safety issues and work towards a safer internet.

Safer Internet Day is an opportunity to take a moment to talk about what’s really happening online, and think about what we can each do to make it better.

Because when we each do something small – whether that’s starting a conversation, sharing a tip or changing a habit – we make a big difference to everyone’s online experience.

Whether you’re an educator, professional, parent/carer or student, everyone can follow these top 5 tips to help make the internet a safer, more positive place for all.

Be kind- Show empathy, respect and kindness in every online interaction.
Balance time online- Make space for offline connection, rest and reflection.
Speakup- Report online abuse and harmful content to eSafety.
Protect your space- Use privacy settings, strong passwords or parental controls to keep you and your kids safe online.
Start the conversation- Talk about online safety with your networks - family, friends, colleagues, communities.

Be Ahead of the Game

On 23 February, the Community Engagement Team from Latrobe Community Health Services will be attending Lakes Entrance Secondary College to present the Be Ahead of the Game Program. The program will be presented to all year levels at varying times throughout the day.

Be Ahead of the Game is a school education program to help young people understand the risks associated with gambling and gaming.

Drawing on the latest research into young people’s participation in, and attitudes towards, gambling and gaming, the program helps young people think critically about the current marketing and technology landscape that is making gambling increasingly visible, enticing, and accessible to young people.

The whole-of-school approach of Be Ahead of the Game empowers teachers, parents, carers, and students to better understand the issues and support each other.

Katelyn Bire - School Nurse

Gwen Ross - Youth Worker

Community News

From East Gippsland Shire Council