CHILDREN at St Mary s Primary School in Royston are feeling a little fitter after this year s Healthy School Week. The school organised a fun-packed and educational week, with activities including aerobics, pilates, infant yoga, trampolining, and table te

CHILDREN at St Mary's Primary School in Royston are feeling a little fitter after this year's Healthy School Week.

The school organised a fun-packed and educational week, with activities including aerobics, pilates, infant yoga, trampolining, and table tennis.

Class teacher Steven Cartwright said: The main idea was to promote three aspects to help build a healthy lifestyle. Exercise, diet and emotional health and wellbeing - or being happy, were central to the week's theme."

To enhance the week, the school ran a fruit tuck shop at breaktimes and a smoothie shop after school.

They raised more than £100, and the money will go towards swimming and play equipment for pupils.

The week also saw youngsters take on extra responsibility, as Year 5 and 6 children volunteered to be play leaders, organising games at lunchtime for the younger ones.

The Schools Sports Partnership helped out with multi-skills sessions and cycling, and Royston Rugby Club ran a mini rugby tournament for Years 3 and 4.

Businesses supported the week by donating prizes.

Mr Cartwright said: "The children loved the week. They got so much from an excellent community event."

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