College earns Diamond Healthy School Award

HEALTHY outlook . . . (from left) Debora Gaspar, Mohammed Hussain, Mohammed Hamaad and Dave Dalloway. Centre: Kacie Badby and Elisabeta Oprea. Front: Fatima Ishtiaq and Danny Aspin (Positive Steps)

HATHERSHAW College has become the first secondary school in Oldham to achieve a top award for its work to support the health and wellbeing of staff, pupils and parents.

It has been presented with a Diamond Healthy School Award, the highest level available from the scheme. The Bellfied Avenue school has introduced a range of opportunities to help pupils become more active such as the FRESH programme of nutrition and exercise sessions.

Mile

Pupils are also encouraged to walk a mile each day at school, take part in the free, weekly 2k Junior Parkrun in Alexandra Park and attend a breakfast club.

Health checks have been held for staff who have taken part in a range of after-school activities ­- from balloon decorating to cake making and golf ­- designed to improve their wellbeing.

The school has also created a social networking guide for parents to help their children stay safe on-line.