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Five more schools on the Isle of Wight have achieved national recognition for the way they promote healthy lifestyles.
St Helens, St George’s, Dover Park and Chillerton & Rookley primary schools, as well as Nodehill Middle School, have been awarded the National Healthy School Standard.
The government scheme covers four key themes which are PSHE (personal, social, health education) healthy eating, physical activity and emotional health and well being.
To obtain the award, all schools must meet 41 criteria, which includes everything from increasing the amount of pupils having school meals, to developing a sustainable school travel plan.
The news means a total of 54 Isle of Wight schools have been awarded the Healthy School Standard since the scheme began.
All five schools will now receive an official certificate and plaque.
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