How did they do it? Heart-themed arts and crafts, cookery sessions and regular exercise lessons were on offer. "Sunderland's Healthy Heart Month has given the children a great opportunity to learn about the importance of a healthy lifestyle in maintaining good health," adds Hayden. Special assemblies were held as part of the British Heart Foundation's Wear Red Day and children were given certificates for taking part.
How did it go? Sally Collingwood, head teacher at Diamond Hall Infant School, says: "All the children and teachers really embraced the different activities in February. The assembly was a wonderful way to reward them and they were excited to receive certificates."
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