Update on Impact of Holistic Health Framework in Primary and Secondary Schools

Debated in Parliament on 9 May 2022.

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The Holistic Health Framework (HHF) supports all students in Primary and Secondary schools to acquire knowledge and skills for a healthy lifestyle through Physical Education and Character and Citizenship Education, with schools partnering parents and referring severely underweight or overweight students to Health Promotion Board's Student Health Centre for medical screening and counselling.
To manage weight issues without stigma, schools use sensitive and discreet engagement strategies like journaling, goal setting, and action planning in physical activities and nutrition, focusing on positive self-image and building active lifestyles.
The proportion of overweight students in schools has remained stable at 11–13% over the past decade, rising to 16% in the last two years due to COVID-19 impacts on physical activity, though this remains low compared to many other countries.

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Darryl David

Mr Darryl David asked the Minister for Education (a) whether he can provide an update on the impact of the Holistic Health Framework (HHF) in Primary and Secondary schools; (b) how has the HHF benefited students' with weight management issues; and (c) how have students’ weight management matters been handled to avoid embarrassment or stigmatisation to those students.

Chan Chun Sing

The Holistic Health Framework aims to improve the overall well-being of students and encourage them to lead an active and healthy lifestyle. All students are given the opportunity through Physical Education lessons to acquire knowledge and skills to lead a healthy lifestyle and sustain it even after they leave school.

Students outside the healthy range for physical growth are supported by the school to adopt healthier behaviours using strategies, such as journaling, goal setting and action planning in physical activities and nutrition, to bring about gradual improvement in their Body Mass Index (BMI). Schools also partner parents on developing healthy habits in their children. Students who are severely overweight or severely underweight are referred to Health Promotion Board's Student Health Centre for medical screening and counselling.

In our survey with students, many reported practising the healthy habits they were taught. The proportion of students in our schools who were overweight remained stable in the past 10 years at between 11% and 13%, with the exception of the last two years when it increased to 16% due to the impact of COVID-19 on opportunities for physical activities. This proportion remains low, compared to many other countries.

Our Character and Citizenship Education (CCE) curriculum equips students with an understanding of the developmental changes they will experience, as well as the knowledge and skills to build a positive body image and healthy self-esteem. Engagement of students on weight management matters is done with sensitivity and discretion, to support not just the building of an active lifestyle, but also a positive self-image.

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The Holistic Health Framework (HHF) supports all students in Primary and Secondary schools to acquire knowledge and skills for a healthy lifestyle through Physical Education and Character and Citizenship Education, with schools partnering parents and referring severely underweight or overweight students to Health Promotion Board's Student Health Centre for medical screening and counselling.
To manage weight issues without stigma, schools use sensitive and discreet engagement strategies like journaling, goal setting, and action planning in physical activities and nutrition, focusing on positive self-image and building active lifestyles.
The proportion of overweight students in schools has remained stable at 11–13% over the past decade, rising to 16% in the last two years due to COVID-19 impacts on physical activity, though this remains low compared to many other countries.

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Update on Impact of Holistic Health Framework in Primary and Secondary Schools

Debated in Parliament on 9 May 2022.

Summary written by AI (learn more)

The Holistic Health Framework (HHF) supports all students in Primary and Secondary schools to acquire knowledge and skills for a healthy lifestyle through Physical Education and Character and Citizenship Education, with schools partnering parents and referring severely underweight or overweight students to Health Promotion Board's Student Health Centre for medical screening and counselling.
To manage weight issues without stigma, schools use sensitive and discreet engagement strategies like journaling, goal setting, and action planning in physical activities and nutrition, focusing on positive self-image and building active lifestyles.
The proportion of overweight students in schools has remained stable at 11–13% over the past decade, rising to 16% in the last two years due to COVID-19 impacts on physical activity, though this remains low compared to many other countries.

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Darryl David

Chan Chun Sing

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The Holistic Health Framework (HHF) supports all students in Primary and Secondary schools to acquire knowledge and skills for a healthy lifestyle through Physical Education and Character and Citizenship Education, with schools partnering parents and referring severely underweight or overweight students to Health Promotion Board's Student Health Centre for medical screening and counselling.
To manage weight issues without stigma, schools use sensitive and discreet engagement strategies like journaling, goal setting, and action planning in physical activities and nutrition, focusing on positive self-image and building active lifestyles.
The proportion of overweight students in schools has remained stable at 11–13% over the past decade, rising to 16% in the last two years due to COVID-19 impacts on physical activity, though this remains low compared to many other countries.

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Update on Impact of Holistic Health Framework in Primary and Secondary Schools

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Update on Impact of Holistic Health Framework in Primary and Secondary Schools

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Darryl David

Chan Chun Sing

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