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2010 | 2009 | 200802 Mar 2010 - Risdon Vale Primary Students Get Active After School
THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
MINISTER FOR SPORT
JULIE COLLINS MP
MEMBER FOR FRANKLIN
MEDIA RELEASE
Tuesday, 2 March 2010
Risdon Vale Primary students get active after school
Minister for Sport Kate Ellis today visited Risdon Vale Primary in Hobart to encourage all students to lead an active life through the Active After School Communities program.
Ms Ellis and the Member for Franklin Julie Collins led by example by participating in sports with the students.
"Learning to lead a healthy and active lifestyle is just as important as the other lessons we are taught as children," Ms Ellis said.
"Being healthy helps students to make the most of their education and also combats obesity and preventable diseases later in life," she said.
The 2007-08 National Health Survey shows that the proportion of children who are obese rose from 5.2% in 1995 to 7.8% in 2007-08. That's on top of the 68% of adult men and 55% adult women who are overweight or obese.
"Through initiatives such as Active After School Communities students are learning the value of leading an active life by not just talking about it but getting active themselves.
"Students at Risdon Vale Primary are among the 150 000 children who are taking part in Active After School Communities at 3270 schools Australia-wide," Ms Ellis said.
Risdon Vale Primary has been a part of the program since its inception and students have taken part in sports such as BMX, dancing, gymnastics, cricket and triathlon.
"About 150 students have taken part in the triathlon program since 2005, with many going on to compete in the Southern Tasmanian Primary School Triathlon Series," Ms Ellis said.
"This is a magnificent achievement for the school and its students. This involvement will leave a legacy of good health to the students, their families and the Hobart community."
Ms Collins says 5,500 Tasmanian children are participating so far.
"It's great to see kids in my electorate growing up to be healthy and happy members of our community. With good health our children will live happier and more productive lives."
"The Rudd Government is also helping Risdon Vale Primary get active through $2.1 million in Building the Education Revolution funding," Ms Collins said.
"That money has been spent on upgrading classrooms and providing a shade structure over its swimming pool - yet another way we're encouraging our kids to get active."
Press Secretary: Jayne Stinson 0458 547 512 jayne.stinson@deewr.gov.au