Keeping Healthy

Sporting News

 

Another term has come to an end! We have had a very busy and active Autumn Term and I’m sure we are all ready for the holidays.

 

In this issue we will be celebrating the achievements of those learners who participate in activities outside of school. Keep reading for our interview with Mrs Vingoe, where we take a look at her insights on mental health and keeping healthy.

 

Karate

The Karate club has been working extremely hard this term and all the learners have achieved their very first belt.

A Year 6 pupil has commented, “This term was really fun. Learning front kicks was actually quite hard, but we all did it!”

 

Swimming

There have been many children who have brought in awards from their swimming lessons. Two Year 6 learners have excelled in their lessons and have confidently progressed to the next level.

A learner from Year 3 has also worked hard to improve her swimming skills, proudly moving up to the next level.

 

Ju-jitsu

A Year 6 Learner has worked really hard, even through challenging times, to improve in ju-jitsu. He achieved his Blue Belt with pride and strength.

In Year 3, a child has been practising and training incredibly hard and his efforts have paid off. He can be seen proudly showing off his certificate for earning his Orange Belt.

 

Dance

Two children from Year 3 participated in a dance show and performed a creative routine earning medals for their enthusiasm and energy.

 

A massive congratulations to all those children! We can’t wait to see what Spring Term will bring us.

 

Interview

Mental health and well-being is an important part of our school. We have many people who children and adults can talk to if they are feeling worried or anxious.

Eating healthily and staying active is a vital part in ensuring that we stay we keep our minds and bodies strong. We spoke to Mrs Vingoe and she had some good tips and ideas. Read on for the full interview!

 

What would you recommend to keep your mind and body healthy?

“Those are two different things, I think, because the way you keep your mind healthy and your body healthy, for some people is the same, but for me it is different. Body healthy; well I don’t really enjoy exercise. I find going to the gym really boring and if I go on a run I’d have no motivation to keep running. But I love football. When I go and play football, I forget that I am exercising, because I am busy thinking about playing. So that’s how I keep my body healthy, is by tricking myself into exercising by doing something that is really fun.

To keep my mind healthy I do the opposite, which is absolutely nothing. So I try and make sure I have a little bit of time in my day where I am allowed to just sit down and do nothing at all with a cup of tea. This gives me the space to clear my head.”

 

What do you do if you have anxiety or are feeling worried about something?

“That’s a really good question because everybody gets worried about stuff. Sometimes, something I like to do is to get a scrap piece of paper and I write down a list all of the things or jobs in my head that I am worried about. Then I cut them all up so they all just feel like one little thing and then I put them in a pile with the most important thing on top and every time I’ve done a job I can throw it in the bin and then I don’t have to think about it anymore. That’s how I kind of stop worrying about things. Sometimes if I am feeling really overwhelmed I like to make a ‘to do list’ and a ‘ta da list’ and on the ‘ta da list’ I write down all the things that I have already done that day so that I can say ‘Wow, ta da! Look at all the stuff I have done!’ and then I realise that I don’t need to worry as much because I am actually keeping busy.”

 

What recipe would you recommend before a race or an important event?

“Gosh, that’s a really big question. I don’t think I’ve done a long enough race that I’ve needed to eat like a marathon eater. I think you have to eat something that’s going to make you feel full up. What would you say is a good recipe before you play football?”

Mrs Vingoe asks her interviewer and his response was “Toast, avocado, fish and omelette.’

“Wow that is healthy! I do actually like to have a smaller snack before I play and have something afterwards, so I would have a banana and a bowl of Coco Shreddies and then afterwards I like to have my big dinner.”

 

Final question, what exercise would you recommend?

“Playing football! I recommend anything, actually, that is a sport or a game because I think if you’re busy playing something or doing something you actually do a lot more exercise than you realise. If you just go for a run, everyone thinks about when the run is going to end but, if you are playing football you are just thinking about the game. When I was younger I used to love Laser Tag and I used to get so worn out because you have to run around so much. So there we go, football and Laser tag.”

 

Thank you to Mrs Vingoe for allowing us the time to interview you during your busy day.

 

Thank you, to all the readers for taking the time to read our Keeping Healthy Blog.

 

Have a lovely Half Term Break and we will see you in the New Year.

 

Here is a quick and easy recipe, for those of you who need something healthy and fuelling, but don’t have enough time.

 

Written by Lucas and Florence.

 

Avocado Toast (Pescatarian)

You will need:

X2 slices of bread (brown or rye)

½ avocado

¼ lime

X2 slices of smoked salmon

One boiled egg (sliced)

Salt and pepper

 

Scoop out the avocado into a small bowl. Squeeze the lime into the bowl. Mix together with a fork. Place the bread in the toaster and toast to preferred level. Spread the avocado onto both slices. Add the salmon and layer the sliced egg on top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper for taste.

Enjoy you healthy snack!