Koondrook Pre-School

A big strawberry and carrot joined in the fun at Koondrook Pre-School at lunchtime on Friday as we slid, balanced, jumped, climbed and walked to promote the importance of healthy eating and physical activity.

Cr. Mark Arians came along for a play along with Tanya from Northern District Community Health.

A colourful ‘fruit’ cake was enjoyed along with lots of chatter about the different types of fruit and vegetables the children enjoy eating. Cold cups of milk were also a special treat.

We talked about looking after our bodies by eating a rainbow of fruit and vegetables each day and drinking lots of water and sometimes milk. Looking after our teeth by eating well, drinking well and cleaning well was also a topic of conversation.

The children said how much they enjoyed coming to pre-school to learn and play with their friends. Being with our friends is great for our health and wellbeing too.

This was the final event to be held as part of the Gannawarra Shire’s Children’s Week program. All five pre-schools have enjoyed an event along with the Gannawarra Children’s Centre in Kerang. It’s been a full week of fun activities designed to support the healthy and active lifestyle messages across the early years.

Remember to keep walking every day, it’ll make you feel great!

Walk to School activities will continue at primary schools throughout the last week of October. An event will be held at Cohuna Consolidated School on Tuesday, students from Murrabit, Lake Charm and Quambatook will join with Koondrook on Thursday, and the final event will be held at Kerang South Primary School on Friday.

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Walk to School is a VicHealth initiative. For more information go to walktoschool.vic.gov.au.