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Good,
succinct advice on nutrition and exercise. This was both
practical and sensibly limited in scope. Too often too
much advice or information is given and "overload" occurs. |
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Use
of cartoon characters (reminiscent of Herge's Tin Tin)
are easy to relate to. I was encouraged that leading
a healthy lifestyle was not perceived as boring particularly
where food is concerned. |
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Children
are often fascinated by what is going on in their bodies
they like the gruesome bits. That is perhaps a good link
to issues such as obesity, a healthy heart, smoking,
etc. etc. |
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The
information seemed pitched at exactly the right level/age.
Again I liked the "fact" sections. These were
punchy and didn't overload us with information. |
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Nice
links between good diet, exercise and good health. |
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Resources
were user friendly. A puzzle type booklet would perhaps
be another addition. This could be useful in both school
and at home. |
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*Mike
Langrish is the head teacher at John Hellins Primary School
in Northamptonshire. As a teaching head he is fully aware
of he importance of developing a broad and balanced curriculum.
He believes that health education should form a key part
of the curriculum and his school has taken a leading role
in promoting healthy eating and the development of extra
curricular PE. He believes that by giving children more opportunities
to share their thoughts and opinions through activities such
as "circle time" and the creation of school councils,
they will grow and develop as good citizens of the future.
For
further information about the school and the work it has
done contact the school at: head@johnhellins.northants-ecl.gov.uk |
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