All
primary schools in Cornwall were eligible to take part in the Healthy Schools
programme, which was sponsored by family bakers Warburtons. After a special assembly
and visit from Cornish Pirates players, pupils had 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 received a diary to
log their efforts and a wall chart for the school. All those completing the challenge
were awarded a certificate and free ticket to a Cornish Pirates game. As the most
successful school in the competition, Kea School received some mini rugby balls
and have been invited to be part of the tunnel at the Pirates game against Redruth
in August.
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 healthy sandwich 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 encouraging good habits for the future."
The
Cornish Pirates will be continuing with the Warburtons Healthy Eating Programme
in schools in September as part of their commitment to the local community.
