School gets top marks in lifestyle test

12:25pm Thursday 8th May 2008

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A KINVER school is celebrating after scooping a top national award for promoting a healthy diet and lifestyle.

Pupils and staff from Foley Infant School, Fairfield Drive, achieved National Healthy Schools Status for their work in promoting the link between physical and emotional well-being within the school community.

Members of the school worked closely with Staffordshire County Council and Primary Care Trust staff to achieve the award which focus on four themes of personal, social and health education, healthy eating and drinking, physical activity and emotional health and well-being.

Over 180 Staffordshire schools have achieved Healthy Schools Status, which councillors say is evidence of their commitment to a national initiative which is making a dramatic difference to the health and achievement of children and young people.

Cllr Robert Simpson, Staffordshire County Council deputy leader and cabinet Member for children and young people said: "This is a wonderful achievement for everyone involved.

"These schools have shown that they have invested in being healthy and are dedicated to ongoing improvement and development in this area, equipping pupils with the skills and attitudes to help them make informed decisions about their health."

Representatives from Foley Infants School collected a plaque and certificate to mark their achievement from the Lord Lieutenant of Staffordshire, James Hawley, during a ceremony at Stafford's County Buildings last month.