HEALTH & WELLBEING
Healthy bodies.
Happy minds.
Strong foundations.
Children’s health and wellbeing are woven into everyday life at Lakeview. Through nutritious food, active play, meaningful relationships and opportunities to rest and recharge, we support children to develop healthy habits and a positive sense of wellbeing that can grow with them.
NOURISHING GROWING BODIES
Good food is part
of a good day.
At Lakeview, we provide children with their meals and snacks throughout the day, giving us an important opportunity to support healthy growth, development and lifelong eating habits.
Our menus are thoughtfully planned to provide nutritious, varied foods while introducing children to different flavours, textures and ingredients.
Mealtimes are also an important social part of the day — a time to slow down, connect with others and develop growing independence and confidence around food.
MUNCH & MOVE
Healthy choices.
Active every day.
Our approach to healthy eating and physical activity is supported by Munch & Move, a NSW Health initiative for early childhood education and care services.
Enjoying nutritious food
Children are encouraged to enjoy a variety of nutritious foods and develop positive attitudes towards eating and trying new foods.
Choosing water
Water is encouraged as the everyday drink, supporting healthy hydration habits from the early years.
Moving every day
Active play and movement are woven throughout the day, helping children develop confidence, coordination and enjoyment of physical activity.
Healthy habits through play
Conversations, experiences and everyday routines help children begin to understand how food, movement and rest support their growing bodies.
MOVING EVERY DAY
Strong bodies grow
through active play.
Movement is a natural and important part of childhood. Throughout the day, children have opportunities to run, climb, jump, balance, dance, throw, catch and explore what their bodies can do.
These experiences support the development of fundamental movement skills, strength, coordination and confidence while helping children discover the enjoyment that comes from being active.
Our environments also allow children to take appropriate physical challenges, assess risk and gradually build trust in their own abilities.
FROM GARDEN TO TABLE
Learning where
good food begins.
Healthy eating becomes more meaningful when children can explore food with all their senses and understand where it comes from.
Gardening, cooking and food preparation experiences give children opportunities to plant, harvest, mix, measure, taste and talk about different ingredients.
These everyday experiences connect health and wellbeing with curiosity, sustainability, science, language and community — making food part of children's learning rather than simply something that appears at mealtimes.
REST, REGULATION & WELLBEING
Busy days also need
time to slow down.
Individual rhythms
Children have different needs for sleep, rest and quiet time. We respond to individual routines and recognise when children need opportunities to pause and recharge.
Calm spaces
Our environments include places where children can step away from busy play, enjoy quieter experiences and find moments of calm throughout their day.
Understanding emotions
Educators help children recognise and express their feelings, seek comfort, solve problems and gradually develop strategies that support emotional regulation.
Secure relationships
Warm, responsive relationships provide the foundation children need to feel safe, manage challenges and build confidence in themselves and others.
HEALTHY HABITS FOR LIFE
Small everyday experiences
build strong foundations.
Our goal is not simply to encourage healthy choices while children are at Lakeview. We want children to develop positive experiences of food, movement, rest and caring for themselves that can grow with them.
Families are an important part of this journey. By sharing information, routines and ideas, we can work together to support consistent messages about health and wellbeing across home and Lakeview.
GROWING WELL AT LAKEVIEW
Supporting children to feel healthy, capable and confident.
Health and wellbeing are part of the everyday experiences, relationships and routines that help children thrive.
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