Ysgol Manod, Blaenau Ffestiniog, has become the first school in Gwynedd to achieve the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes National Quality Award.
It is one of only 15 schools throughout Wales to achieve this prestigious award.
The primary school’s Head Teacher, Mrs Carys Jones, has been highly commended for her leadership in ensuring that the Healthy Schools Scheme is integrated wholly within the school and its community.
The National Assessor stated that the courtesy and respect pupils showed to one another, and the respect they demonstrated to members of the wider school community was commendable.
He also stated that: “Ysgol Manod has successfully embeded the ethos of the Healthy Schools Scheme in all areas of school life and that it is truly an exemplar school.”
Ysgol Manod has fostered strong links within the community it serves. Parents and governors are enthusiastic, well-informed and knowledgeable of the Healthy School Scheme.
Over the past decade parents have seen positive change in behaviours and lifestyles of children and their families. This is strong testimony to the overall value of the Healthy Schools Scheme and the way in which members of the wider community have engaged with it.
Photograph: Ysgol Manod is the first school in Gwynedd to achieve the Welsh Network of Healthy School Schemes National Quality Award. Here they receive the National Quality Award plaque from Professor Merfyn Jones, Chair of the Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
