11th November 2024
Health Week
This special focus week enables staff to plan and deliver important elements of the health curriculum. We were delighted to welcome visitors into school to share vital messages about how to keep healthy. Representatives from Halton tennis and from Wendover Squash & Tennis club taught KS1 classes some skilful racquet & ball skills while Foundation Stage classes enjoyed doing fitness activities led by students from The John Colet School. Other visitors from the JC included a dance squad who performed two amazing dances much to the glee of their audience. Other students led a football skills session for Year 2 and later in the week, Year 12 students delivered healthy life styles workshops for Year 2 classes. Mrs Beck delivered a fun-packed Zumba session to Year 2 children with the assistance of Beatrix and Maya from WJS. Year 2 classes set out obstacle courses for the FS children which were very well received! Another group of JC students delivered wonderful drama sessions, instilling confidence and creativity to the Year 1 classes. Dr Evans shared valuable and reassuring information about health and what happens when we need to see a doctor. A local dentist and her assistant kindly spoke to FS children about taking care of our teeth. Premier Sport ran PE sessions with a focus on the importance of exercise to stay healthy. Classes were excited to take part in making a healthy snack (see the various recipes to try out at home which will follow in next week’s newsletter) as well as to participate in a range of interesting and interactive activities using a variety of resources both inside and outside the classroom. Many fantastic stories were read in connection with themes taught and the children learnt a range of songs and rhymes taught by Mrs Mannering to reinforce healthy lifestyle messages.
Lessons included; the importance of a healthy lifestyle as well as regular exercise. Daily online fitness breaks saw staff & pupils endeavour to keep up with Joe Wickes, Oti Mabuse & DJ Raphi! Other lessons focused on how to look after ourselves, highlighting the importance of a good night’s sleep and drinking plenty of water as well as dental health with the help of an online programme by Dr Ranj. Mrs Shrimpton and Mrs Barnes also provided fun and informative activities about health during computing lessons.
Mental health was another important feature of the week, including practical tips for calming down & relaxation. There was an assembly about developing a growth mind-set and the importance of resilience and another about the school initiative that encourages families, where possible to walk, cycle, scoot or park & stride to school. Sharing worries was another important message shared.
