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<\/h3>\nFeeling well, eating well and being well make it possible for children being able to participate fully in daily life at Highfields. We see children as holistic beings with emotional, physical, psychological, cognitive and social needs. We place a great deal of emphasis on building strong, healthy and safe relationships with children and their families. This is reflected in programming, our language, and time given to get to know the children and celebrate their individuality.<\/p>\n
Understanding themselves and others, and building a repertoire of skills for connecting and flourishing in community, positively supports Highfielders in every other area of their learning.\u00a0Our whole school approach to building wellbeing and resilience includes but is not limited to:<\/p>\n
Working with families in close partnership is key to our commitments as we recognise their primary and influential role supporting and sustaining the health and wellbeing of their children.<\/p>\n
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Crunch&Sip\u00ae<\/em> is a set time for\u00a0children to \u2018refuel\u2019 on vegetables and fruit and \u2018rehydrate\u2019 with water. At Highfields class teachers choose a morning time for children to have their Crunch&Sip<\/em> while a story is read or instructions for an upcoming activity are given. We have found that children who are not hungry and are well hydrated perform better in the classroom, and show increased concentration.<\/p>\n We teach children about good nutrition and families can assist by ensuring healthy foods are packed for morning tea and lunch daily. A water bottle should also be provided. During morning tea and lunch times, children are required to sit until they have finished their refreshments before playing.<\/p>\n We aim to minimise the exposure of children at risk of an allergic reaction to known allergens within the school environment.\u00a0 We do have some children allergic to nuts and egg.\u00a0\u00a0For this reason we ask that no food products containing nuts be brought to school.\u00a0 These include peanut butter, Nutella, some muesli bars and loose nuts.\u00a0 We also ask that following items containing egg not be brought to school \u2013 egg sandwiches, boiled eggs, mayonnaise,\u00a0meringue, quiche and frittata. Thank you for your support in this matter.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Personal Development, Health & Wellbeing Feeling well, eating well and being well make it possible for children being able to participate fully in daily life at Highfields. We see children as holistic beings with emotional, physical, psychological, cognitive and social needs. We place a great deal of emphasis on building strong, healthy and safe relationships with children and their families. 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