Being Healthy

Upon completing the first award, White, pupils:

  • are learning to accept an adult washing their hands.
  •  are learning to try and explore new foods.
  •  are learning to accept an adult’s support to be changed and use the toilet.
  •  are learning to sit on the toilet for the count of 20 (and not put their hands down the toilet).
  •  are learning to join in with physical activities.
  •  are learning to engage with songs that teach routine.

Upon completing the second award, Red, pupils:

  • can wash their hands after the toilet, before dinner etc.
  •  can indicate to an adult when they need to be changed.
  •  can take part in physical activities at playtimes e.g. dance club.
  •  can sign / give symbols for their needs e.g. hungry, thirsty, unwell.
  •  can taste, touch and smell new or different foods.
  •  can accept an adult brushing their teeth.

Upon completing the third award, Orange, pupils:

  • can wash their own hands and brush their teeth.
  •  are beginning to understand which foods are healthy.
  •  can begin to accept help when they are hurt.
  •  can actively engage when using play equipment.
  •  can drink 1 cup of water a day at school.
  •  can complete up to 5 minutes aqua-aerobics in the pool.

Upon completing the fourth award, Yellow, pupils:

  • are willing to try new foods.
  •  eat a variety of foods and snacks at school.
  •  drink 3 cups of water at school a day.
  •  can participate in physical play in the playground.
  •  can move independently in the water.
  •  know that some foods are healthy and some are not.

Upon completing the fifth award, Green, pupils:

  • can try different food at dinner and snack times.
  •  can sort a variety of healthy food from unhealthy.
  •  can indicate to adults when they are hungry or thirsty.
  •  can join in with physical play indoors and outdoors.
  •  can use buoyancy aids to help me move about in the water.
  •  can indicate the correct clothing to be worn in different weather.

Upon completing the sixth award, Blue, pupils:

  •  can show when their nose needs wiping or blowing.
  •  can take part in physical exercise without complaining.
  •  are prepared to try a range of healthy foods. 
  •  are beginning to move with decreasing reliance on buoyancy aids in the pool.
  •  are able to wear clothing appropriate to the weather or temperature.
  •  are beginning to accept that they need to go to bed at a certain time.

Upon completing the seventh award, Indigo, pupils:

  • can try healthy foods.
  •  can wash their hands without prompting.
  •  can clean their teeth carefully.
  •  know that exercise makes their body healthy.
  •  can follow instructions to bath or shower.
  •  can identify when they feel happy, sad, pleased or cross.

Upon completing the eighth award, Violet, pupils:

  • can select healthy foods.
  •  can do 10,000 steps per day (using pedometer around school).
  •  can brush their teeth properly for 2 minutes per day.
  •  can keep myself clean.
  •  can wash their hands before eating, after visiting the toilet etc.
  •  can identify what has made me feel happy, sad, pleased or cross.

Upon completing the ninth award, Bronze, pupils:

  • can identify what will happen to their teeth if they don’t keep them clean.
  •  can identify what will happen to their skin if they don’t protect it from the sun.
  •  can distinguish between healthy and unhealthy foods.
  •  understand why it is important to keep their body and their clothes clean.
  •  understand the benefits of physical exercise and are keen to take part.
  •  understand the need to get sufficient and regular sleep.

Upon completing the tenth award, Silver, pupils:

  • can drink water at break and lunch and are cooperative when asked to do this.
  •  are active at break times and don’t just stand or sit around.
  •  are able to eat a healthy lunch (not too many carbs, eat savoury first etc.).
  •  can make a healthy choice at lunch time and will try new fruit.
  •  are active at home and play on other things than the computer. 
  •  are able to wash myself (bath / shower).

Upon completing the eleventh award, Gold, pupils:

  • know when they need a drink.
  •  know when they need to use tissues.
  •  know to put their hand over their mouth when they are coughing / sneezing.
  •  are aware of what they  eat and try to have a balanced diet.
  •  are willing to try new healthy foods.  
  •  understand why it is important to be healthy.