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“The Happywhenfit Program was engaging for the Year 7 students. Since the delivery of the course the students have become more aware of the content and are actively making comments, citing the information they learned from that class. In particular the lessons about sugar use. I found the program to be well structured and a good implementation into the Year 7 Health curriculum. The students engaged really well and enjoyed the hands on experience of creating their own researched meals. I think this program certainly has a place in Health classes”.
Misha Gibson - Health and Physical Education Teacher, Collie Senior Highschool
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“Firstly, thanks for this program. My personal perspective regarding healthy food choices has changed considerably and I have been implementing this new information into my everyday life and my own children’s lunch boxes. My boys discuss processed food vs organic fruit and veg at the shops and actually say to each other “How much processing do you think went into this …(insert product)?” and quite often they will put the roll ups away and opt for a healthier option. My boys are 7 and 9 for context. It’s great to have those conversations start early in life and give them some ownership over their own health. We also talk about how we feel after eating certain foods and have noticed the “sugar crash”. This has cut down their consumption of sugary treats and I am very grateful to have taught your program so that I can share this information with my own family. My Year 7s have also thoroughly enjoyed learning about how much impact food has on the body. Their favorite lesson by far being about added sugar and measuring to visually see how much sugar they are consuming. We actually added up and measured out all of the added sugar in the average day of a couple of students and they were horrified to see how much extra sugar they were ingesting every day. It was a major eye opener!” -
Candice Ienco - Mathematics and Health Teacher, Collie Senior Highschool
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“The Healthy Schools program has made teaching Health enjoyable again. It's relevant, easy to use for teachers, meaningful and informs our youth of the deeply needed facts of nutrition and how this not only affects our physical health but mental, social and environmental health. The program isn’t just about food either; it’s about building sustainable, long-term habits that nourish both body and mind. The students were genuinely engaged and loved the material and workbook. They especially loved the practical element of putting theory into reality with the wholefoodie chef component! If you’re looking for a program that combines meaningful lessons, expert guidance, and a positive approach to nutrition, The Healthy Schools Program is the way to go!”
Thomas Quaife - HOLA Collie Senior Highschool
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“Danae has been involved with our Elite Sports Program for four years now. With her background in teaching, she delivers relevant and beneficial education to our students about Nutrition for Sports Performance. The theory sessions always combined with hands on eating and cooking sessions are an incredible experience for our students”.
Kelly Bastow, Director of Sports, Bunbury Catholic College
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“Danae brought the Happy when Fit to a group of Year 7's at Donnybrook District High and blew me away with the connection she made with students. She shared some insightful knowledge on healthy eating with the students and they couldn't stop talking about the freedom they had to create and cook their own recipe. An extremely worthwhile contribution to our well rounded athlete program (WRAP)”.
Kylie Sheedy, Physical Education Specialist, Donnybrook District Highschool
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"Danae is passionate about educating others to make healthy life choices and decisions. She brings enthusiasm and joy to her sessions. The students in my class were excited and fully engaged during her visits with us. We are very grateful to Danae for encouraging these understandings and values for our young people."
Pauline Down, Cooinda Primary School
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“Danae has made an outstanding contribution to the health and wellbeing of students at Bunbury Senior HighSchool. She shows great dedication and passion for improving the physical, nutritional and mental health of the students who participate in the Happy When Fit program”.
Kyle Smith, HPE Teacher and BEST Coordinator, Bunbury Senior Highschool
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“Danae’s hands on, practical approach to nutrition for optimal sports performance and good health, is always very well received by our students”.
Jason Frisina, Elite Sports Coordinator, Bunbury Catholic College
