Kingsley Park Primary School’s veggie garden is getting a fresh new look and it’s an exciting step in their whole‑school approach to learning about and promoting nutritious and delicious food. Led by Abe Kenny, PE Leader at the school, the garden glow up is being supported by enthusiastic students, Bayside Health Peninsula, and the generous …
Mornington Park Primary School recently came together for a very special assembly, proudly organised by the Student Health Ambassadors. The celebration marked an exciting milestone: the school is now the first in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region to achieve all seven health priority areas of the Achievement Program, earning Health Promoting School status! The …
In 2025, the Health Promotion team supported Nairm Marr Djambana Aboriginal Gathering Place to secure $10,000 funding for the development of their garden program. Funds were used to establish a green house and compost bin setup that helps to feed the range of plants that grow on-site. The garden program is a key feature of …
The Health Promotion team welcomed Gina and Milla from Monash University for their 13 week Health Promotion Placement. The students were tasked with helping our team to increase awareness of enjoyable, free and local walking routes in the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula. When a walk was being explored, the students looked at the accessibility of …
Thanks to the support of the Bayside Health Peninsula – Health Promotion Team, the delivery of a Vegepod has sparked a green revolution in the toddler room at Explorers Early Learning in Frankston North. Traditional veggie gardens in early learning settings often face a unique challenge: enthusiastic young gardeners who love to touch, dig, and …
At Overport Primary School, the Student Health Ambassadors are leading the way in promoting inclusion, wellbeing, and safe social spaces through an inspiring new initiative called The Friendship Factory. This student-led project offers a welcoming space filled with fun activities and opportunities to build friendships. Thanks to the generous support of the Parents and Friends …
Elisabeth Murdoch College has successfully completed the Vic Kids Eat Well (VKEW) School Breakfast Club bite. The school runs a School Breakfast Club which is a free, opt in, program for all Victoria government schools and is delivered through Foodbank Victoria. Twice week students are offered fruit smoothies, toasties, fresh fruit and vegetables, baked beans, …
On Friday 20 June, Mornington Park Primary School came alive with the sound of blenders and the buzz of excitement as the Student Health Ambassadors hosted a nutritious smoothie making morning for the whole school community. The event was a vibrant celebration of nutritious food, teamwork, and student voice in action. As part of the …
Smoking and vaping used to be a real concern for the members and supporters of Seaford United Soccer Club. While smoking and vaping at junior club training and events had already been banned as part of state-wide legislation, there were still issues around people smoking at senior matches and functions. In mid-2024, the Club committee …
St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is boosting student wellbeing through a whole-school Bike Education program, part of its broader focus on movement and wellbeing. St Joseph’s Primary School in Sorrento is on a roll—literally! Every student at the school is currently taking part in Bike Education, an exciting initiative supported by the Bicycle Network, …
