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Pupils, staff and parents of Plantation Primary school in Halewood are feeling fine after an action packed Health Week.

The school on Hollies Road dedicated the week to keeping fit and healthy, discovering that exercise can be fun and healthy food tastes great!

Pupils and their parents were invited to try out a range of sports and activities that many had never experienced before, such as boxercise, judo and street dancing. There was also healthy pampering such as relaxation classes, hand and arm massage and holistic therapies. Before and after classes, pupils who do not already take the “walking bus” to school were encouraged to give it a try and see for themselves that walking to school can be fun, healthy and safe.

Meanwhile, there were plenty of tasty treats to make and try at sessions including healthy eating lessons, a junior junk food workshop and a visit from the mobile veggie van. In addition, children were given a taste of the Mediterranean life during a culture day at which Spanish food was served for lunch.

Mums and dads didn’t miss out, being offered Indian head massage, Reiki and relaxation sessions to help improve health and reduce stress.

The week finished with a Walk for Health which was enjoyed by both parents and children and took in some of the neighbouring fields and green spaces.

Marie Kempsell, learning mentor at Plantation Primary, said: “It was an extremely busy week and one which was thoroughly enjoyed by everyone. The pupils, staff and parents all got to experience plenty of new things and I think the week demonstrated that making a few changes to your lifestyle can not only be healthy, it can be really enjoyable too!”

Cllr Graham Wright, Cabinet Member for Children’s Services at Knowsley Council, said: “Learning about healthy living is a valuable lesson for life which we want all children in Knowsley to benefit from.

“Healthy weeks like these help us to show youngsters the importance of keeping active and eating a healthy diet. Not only that but Plantation Primary have encouraged parents to become very involved with what they were doing which is fantastic.”

PHOTO: Children from Plantation Primary, Halewood, enjoy a Walk for Health with parents and staff at the end of their Health Week.

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