Six Mayo schools to get involved in healthy homework programme

Half a dozen schools across Mayo are taking part in the latest edition of the Laya Super Troopers programme.

Endorsed by Healthy Ireland, the successful health homework programme has benefited more than one million children since its launch in 2014.

They are: Corclough N.S., Corclogh West, Belmullet; St. Anthony's Special School, Humbert Way, Castlebar; Rossport N.S., Ross Dumhach, Beal An Atha; S N Druim Slaod, Cross Hill, Ballycroy, Westport;and St. Brids Special School, Pavilion Rd., Castlebar; and S.N. Inbhir, Inver, Barnatra, Ballina.

Only 4 in 10 children are getting adequate levels of physical activity per day and 5% of children aged 9 -12 are not exercising on a daily basis. Three quarters (76%) of parents of children claim they would like to see more of their child's current homework being focused on learning about nutrition and physical and mental wellbeing.

As Ireland’s first health homework initiative, Laya Super Troopers encourages children and families to integrate achievable yet impactful activities into their daily lives.

The newest element in the established Super Troopers health homework programme has just been launched. The 28-part series aims to provide families and children with fun activities and advice on how to promote a healthier lifestyle for all the family.