Healthy school award launches in the East Riding
All primary schools in East Riding can now sign up to be accredited for a healthy school award, demonstrating their commitment to helping raise healthy, happy children.
Ten schools have piloted the new scheme over the last year. One of these schools was Springhead Primary School in Anlaby.
Springhead Primary have introduced a range of new ideas, including a fruit tuck shop which the children run; from ordering the fruit, to preparing and chopping it before school, then serving and clearing away afterwards. They involve the children in lessons which promote oral health, and give out books for birthdays rather than sweets.
The school has links with community partners, including people running allotments, who share their knowledge about local produce with the pupils. Children who are able are encouraged to use active travel to and from school and new scooter racks have been installed. The school held a challenge for pupils to actively travel a daily mile, and medals were awarded to celebrate the children’s achievements.