Students learn about healthy food and healthy lifestyle

Special education students from 2-5S at Woy Woy Public School have been learning about the functions of the human body.

Teacher Ms Lea Williame said the focus had been on the healthy food pyramid, physical activities to support a healthy lifestyle and investigating their body parts.

"For their cooking program the students discuss the selection of a healthy food recipe, the ingredients required and write a shopping list," Ms Williame said.

"Each week the class walks to the local supermarket to purchase products for their healthy foods cooking class, held each Friday.

"This is an important part of the students' life skills program.

"Each week one student is the money manager.

"They are learning about the use of money, giving and receiving the correct change."

Ms Williame said apart from the health advantages, the students are also gaining opportunities for valuable social skills training.

"They are developing skills in team work and being patient and are developing confidence and community awareness," she said.

Newsletter, 17 Mar 2016

Lea Williame, Woy Woy Public School