Healthy School Award

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	Healthy living is an important part of our school curriculum. The development of a healthy lifestyle is encouraged from our Early Years Class through to our oldest children in Year Six. Lessons in Science, Technology, PSHCE and Circle Time are used to develop the children's knowledge and understanding.
Our school nurse is involved in the curriculum for all age groups and helps to promote healthy eating. She is also involved in health education and drugs education.
	Healthy eating is promoted at break times and lunchtimes. A variety of seasonal fresh fruit and dried fruit is sold at our school shop. Members of our School Council monitor the sales and will suggest alternative healthy foods.
Year 6 Play Leaders help to organise groups of children in both Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 at lunchtimes. They organise skipping competitions, penalty shoot-outs, ball games, chasing games and so on.
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	The school provides a stimulating learning environment which maintains a high standard of cleanliness and physical activity. Year 5 children used their Design Technology lessons to bake a range of healthy biscuits.
The school encourages links with the local community. Members of Batley Bulldogs Rugby Club visit school to provide lessons in rugby skills. TeamTheme run soccer coaching courses after school. Skipping and table tennis have also been demonstrated and children have been encouraged to participate.
	There is a broad and balanced physical education curriculum. Outside agencies are invited into school to deliver high quality teaching.
Graham Hoffman presenting the Healthy Schools Award. Head Boy, Head Girl, Deputy Head Boy and Deputy Head Girl received the award on behalf of the school.
	This was a two year project which has involved all the staff of the school, the children and parents. The school also received a tree to be planted in the school grounds.

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