National Health and Physical Education Day will be held on 1 September 2021, with the theme of Good for Children, Good for Schools and Good for Communities. This initiative aims to:

1. Promote the importance of learning in HPE

2. Make a positive difference to students and their lifelong participation in physical activity

3. Improve health outcomes

We all know how important physical activity is for our health, but unfortunately many of our children are not meeting the recommended Australian 24-hour Movement Guidelines (60 minutes of physical activity/day). Children are leading sedentary lifestyles, which has an impact on health and wellbeing. Australian children rank among the worst in the world for overall physical activity levels (according to 2014, 2016 and 2018 Active Healthy Kids Active Report Card), with “8 in 10 children and young people not active enough for good heart health” (Blueprint for an Active Australia – Heart Foundation).

As part of the National Health and Physical Education Day initiative and campaign, suggestions for how parents and caregivers can get involved and make a difference include:

• Set aside time to be active as a family

• Use active modes of travel – walk, ride

• Visit a local club and play organised sport

• Teach your children fundamental movement skills

• Walk the walk by being a positive role model

• Unplug the technology and play

In the weeks following National Health and PE day, here at the College, we are very excited to be celebrating our annual Health and PE Week. This will be held during the final week of term, beginning September 13, through to September 17.

We look forward to everyone getting involved in the fun-filled, action-packed activities as we work together to raise awareness about the importance of learning in Health and Physical Education. Hopefully you will hear lots about the great activities your child has participated in, and the positive influence these experiences will have on participation in physical activity and health.

For more information about National Health and PE Day, visit the website:
www.hpeday.com.au