Eat well - move more - do better

Topic(s) addressed

This project focused on health and wellbeing.

Target group(s)

The target group included 285 pupils, 30 teachers, 350 parents, 15 local authorities, three national authorities, and the local community.

Methodologies

The project was inspired by good practices from partner schools. The acquired knowledge was applied in practice, training sessions, everyday life at school, and with families. All participants were interested in the project, and building emotional satisfaction and confidence. Activities had informal, innovative formats, including lessons and workshops being both onsite and online and making videos on healthy living and wellbeing. Pupils and staff interacted with external stakeholders such as the local municipality, colleagues, and wider society.

Innovation environment

The school and learning environment is arranged to support educators and students in the innovative organisation of the learning process. The science building is equipped with the latest technology to teach programming and robotics. The school is the county's Centre for Natural Sciences, where teachers run classes for local children, and where seminars and training for other Latvian educators are organised. Pupils are encouraged to enjoy their leisure time, and play interactive and educational games in the hallways, ensuring a welcoming environment for all.

Teachers’ role

Participating teachers developed, conducted, and organised project activities and motivated pupils and colleagues to use and test day-to-day innovative materials. Teachers adopted new methods and approaches to the learning process. They developed and conducted both virtual and practical lessons for partner schools. Along with colleagues, they continue to lead interdisciplinary lessons on healthy lifestyles and wellbeing, emphasising skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, self-directed learning, collaboration, and digital literacy.

Impact and output

The school continued to conduct innovative activities such as creating a digital recipe booklet, playing digital outdoor games and creating an activity booklet, a teacher’s guide on good practices, outdoor activities, and a parents’ outdoor activity awareness guide. All pupils aged 7 to 12 were involved in activities, with 30 coming from disadvantaged backgrounds. Changes were made to the Sustainable Nutrition Programme, after evaluation of the importance of physical activity and wellbeing.

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