Partnership Case Study
Newport Gardens Primary School: Study 3
Alarmed by the rising rates of childhood obesity, students at Newport Gardens launched the Obesity Fighters — a project designed to inspire healthier habits across their school. What began as a confronting statistic soon became a powerful call to action.
Our PARTNER
Newport Gardens Primary School
SETTING
Urban School
Newport, VIC
ENGAGEMENT
Multi-year partnership
FOCUS AREAS
Whole-staff implementation of the Culture of Excellence Program
Leading a Campaign to Make Lasting School and Community Lifestyle Changes
Case Summary
Students researched key causes of childhood obesity, from diet to screen time. They designed engaging resources including fitness videos, healthy-lunch campaigns, magazines, and a student-run website. Their efforts led to noticeable behaviour changes and heightened awareness across the school community.
Did students demonstrate ownership and independence in their learning?
98%
Did the Fluencies help students think critically about real-world issues?
97%
Did the project increase engagement and motivation in your classroom?
99%
Did the project strengthen collaboration and communication among students?
96%
Did the learning outcomes meaningfully connect to your school community?
98%
(Percentages reflect staff who agreed or strongly agreed.)
In Their Words
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“The Fluencies gave our students a powerful way to take ownership of their learning and step into real-world problem-solving.”
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“We watched students question, critique, and challenge information with a level of maturity we rarely see in traditional units.”
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“The shift from teacher-led to student-driven learning changed the whole culture of our classroom almost overnight.”
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“Students weren’t waiting for direction — they were leading the inquiry and showing genuine pride in what they created.”
John Doe
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“The Fluencies helped us deliver the curriculum in ways that felt relevant and connected to students’ everyday lives.”
John Doe
Combo Interactive
“We want every child to see themselves as a capable thinker, a problem-solver, and an active contributor to their community. This has transformed the way our students learn and the way our teachers teach. What stands out most is the confidence, independence, and ownership our students now bring to every challenge. Their projects don’t just meet curriculum standards — they shape culture, strengthen wellbeing, and build pride across our whole school.”
Principal, Newport Gardens Primary School