Schools in central Warwickshire celebrate their good health
Schools from across Warwickshire have been commended for their commitment to good health.
Children and staff from 45 schools gathered at the Playbox Theatre in Warwick for the Healthy Schools County Celebration.
Pupils and staff were treated to theatre performances, a healthy buffet lunch with jugglers, stilt walkers and aerial performers, and goodie bags.
The serious message behind the fun was to celebrate the successes of schools that have achieved national Healthy School Status.
This means that the schools have met around 140 different requirements relating to the national Healthy Schools criteria.
The criteria are designed to ensure that the school is taking a whole school approach to the four core themes of Healthy Schools: Personal, Social & Health Education; Healthy Eating; Physical Activity; and Emotional Wellbeing.
Eleven Warwickshire teachers who have recently achieved the DfES certificate in Personal, Social and Health Education (PSHE) were also honoured at the event.
The certificate requires teachers to submit a substantial portfolio of evidence demonstrating the quality and depth of their teaching in Personal Social & Health Education, including particular knowledge, understanding and skills in either sex and relationships education or drug education.
Marion Davis, Strategic Director for Children, Young People and Families at Warwickshire County Council, said: “I would like to congratulate the schools who have achieved Healthy School Status and are delivering better health outcomes for our children and young people. The work that we are celebrating is becoming a valuable part of school life and will make a long-term impact on the health of our children.”