Cornish Pirates

Penpol School & The Healthy Schools Programme
29/09/08

Warburtons is again the toast of Cornwall today after re-launching its healthy lifestyle campaign with the Cornish Pirates.

Penpol School in Hayle hosted the re-launch, and were celebrating as Year 6 pupils were treated to a rugby session and nutritional talk from Pirates Community Coach Mike Crump.

The family baker has sponsored the club's Healthy Schools programme to encourage healthy eating and an active lifestyle among primary school children in the Duchy.

16 primary schools in Cornwall have taken part in the Healthy Schools programme so far, and 8 more will do so before Christmas.

The programmes starts with a visit from a player and a special assembly. Pupils then have to commit to eating five portions of fruit and vegetables and doing 30 minutes of physical activity every day for five weeks.

Each child taking part will receive a diary to log their efforts and a wall chart for the school. All those completing the challenge will be awarded a certificate and free ticket to a Cornish Pirates game, with the most successful school invited to be part of the tunnel at a home match and featured in the match day programme.

Matt Brown, manager of Warburtons depot in Newton Abbot, said: "Healthy eating is a key part of the national curriculum and we are committed to helping promote a healthy, active lifestyle among all age groups, particularly future generations. We have run our school visitor workshops across the UK for many years and have a dedicated education section on our website so the Cornish Pirates Healthy Schools programme was a perfect fit for us.

"The programme is a great way of making sure that young people are getting enough fruit, vegetables and exercise every day, just like their favourite players at the Cornish Pirates, and it encourages good habits for the future."

The Cornish Pirates will be continuing with the Warburtons Healthy Eating programme up until Christmas as part of their commitment to the local community.