Visit gives top marks for kids’ health

ST KILDA champion Robert Harvey dropped in on Hillsmeade Primary School recently to launch a national health and wellbeing program.
The dual Brownlow Medallist visited the Narre Warren South school and had about 850 students hanging on his every word.
Harvey was there to talk about 1 SEVEN – a program being run by the Australian Football League, Cricket Australia and Netball Australia to help students, teachers and parents learn about the benefits of an active lifestyle for youngsters.
Hillsmeade teacher Liz Riches said the program is based around a website that offers vital tips for all three groups.
She said the presence of an AFL superstar resulted in the students being on their best behaviour throughout the special assembly.
“Our principal said she had never seen 850 kids get into a hall so quickly, be so organised and be quiet so quickly,” Ms Riches said.
“Basically, the whole school was there. I sent out an open invite to staff members and almost everyone came.”
Ms Riches said Harvey was more than happy to answer questions.
“Robert came into the class while I taught one of the lessons and it didn’t phase him at all.
“He helped the children with ideas. He was great,” she said.
To find out more about the 1 SEVEN program visit www.1seven.com.au.