Northern Ireland

Food and Fitness programme goes virtual for primary schools

Acorn Integrated PS P6 pupils Bobby Willighan and Sophia Thompson with DCNI Food and Fitness team members Luke Ramsey and Majella Walsh
Acorn Integrated PS P6 pupils Bobby Willighan and Sophia Thompson with DCNI Food and Fitness team members Luke Ramsey and Majella Walsh Acorn Integrated PS P6 pupils Bobby Willighan and Sophia Thompson with DCNI Food and Fitness team members Luke Ramsey and Majella Walsh

MORE schools than ever are taking part in a programme developed to teach children about the benefits of a balanced diet and active lifestyle.

The Dairy Council for Northern Ireland's (DCNI) Food and Fitness is being made available online.

In previous years, it was presented through an interactive lesson hosted by the DCNI Food and Fitness Team visiting schools.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, this year's presentation is now online resulting in even more Key Stage Two children enjoying and learning from the programme.

"The Food and Fitness Programme sits within the curriculum and has become a popular teaching resource for many schools since we introduced it 16 years ago so we did not want pupils to miss out this year," said DCNI Chief Executive Dr Mike Johnston.

"With the help of our Food and Fitness Team, Ulster University Nutrition BSc undergraduates, Majella and Luke, we've produced a fun, interactive and enjoyable session with colourful props, activities and exercises to get all the class involved.

"A key benefit of the programme going virtual is that more primary schools can avail of it at the click of a button."

For more information and to register visit www.dairycouncil.co.uk/schools/key-stage-2/food-and-fitness-programme.