PhunkyFoods Case Studies
Rachel Brickman at Welburn Hall (Scarborough) - PhunkyFoods Day
The day began with a whole school PhunkyFoods assembly, where Mrs. Brickman and Jayne explained to the pupils that the aim of the day was to learn about Healthy Life Styles. Jayne’s Phunky dancing to the Healthy Eating music got every one ready to start the day. Lots of different activities had been organised for everyone to join in with and a special lunch menu was also to be served to help pupils understand how to follow The Balance of Good Health.
During the art and craft sessions classes 3, 4 and 5 had to design and make the phunkiest hat they could to show the importance of following the Balance of Good Health and trying to eat five a day. The hats were then worn during lunch so that the whole school, including the staff could see which foods are better for us and which foods we should eat less of. The Kitchen Staff then decided which was the most eye-catching design so that a Phunky prize could be won.
A dramatisation of a short play called CHIPS, CHIPS, CHIPS was carried out by lasses 3, 4 and 5. The theme was to encourage pupils to make healthy choices at lunchtime and to avoid foods that are high in fat, sugar and salt. The finished production was then presented in our afternoon assembly. Pupils and staff all worked hard together to perform this very funny play, which made us all laugh but also helped us to understand why we should not eat too much fat, sugar and salt.
The PE lesson proved to be physically challenging however was enjoyed by all and proved to be quite competitive. Pupils took part in Phunky Food warm ups and cool downs in balance tests, banana splits, target throws to make a pizza, standing long jump and much more. The two pupils with the highest score for each event then went into the finals held during assembly. The atmosphere was full of excitement and we all cheered the finalists on who all did their best.
All pupils were able to learn about Healthy Eating and looking after themselves in a fun and musical way. There were lots of opportunities for everyone to sing, play different instruments and even take part in some acting. During the day wonderful noises could be heard escaping from the music room and it did become clear as the day went on that we do have some talented musicians amongst our school population. Everyone enjoyed the final performance in assembly and the hall was alive with the sound of music.
