Erich Kästner Comprehensive School Honored as a "Healthy School"
The Erich-Kästner-Comprehensive School in Kirchlengern and Bünde has been recognised as a "Healthy School in the Wittekind Circle" for its commitment to health promotion. This year, more schools are set to receive similar accolades.
The award was presented to Stephan Brodehl, deputy headmaster of the school, in a ceremony attended by Dr. Isabell Schultheis, head of the district health department, and project coordinator Renata Lleshi.
The Erich-Kästner-Comprehensive School has implemented a range of activities to promote health, with support from external specialists. These efforts have been particularly beneficial for students during stressful learning phases.
The school has focused on dental health, sexuality, alcohol consumption, mental health, and smoking behaviour, among other topics.
The "Healthy Schools in the Wittekind Circle" program is a nine-year initiative supported by the district health department. It offers schools assistance in health promotion and prevention.
Other schools receiving awards include primary schools in Westerenger and Löhne-Obernbeck, as well as the Elisabeth-von-der-Pfalz-Berufskolleg in Herford.
For those interested in the "Healthy Schools" program, contact can be made with the business office of the Health Conference or project leader Renata Lleshi for the current school year.
The article also offers an overview of contact points in the Herford district that provide advice on the topic of "growing up and teaching health." Renata Lleshi's contact information is 05221 13-2419 and r.lleshi@ourwebsite.
Health is considered a crucial factor for successful learning, personal development, and social participation. The Erich-Kästner-Comprehensive School has also focused on the health of teaching staff during the project period, implementing at least one health-promoting measure.
At the award ceremony, students were led through exercises by Pascal Kramer, a sports scientist and trainer in the "link moves" program. These exercises are designed to improve coordination, concentration, learning ability, and motivation.
In conclusion, the Erich-Kästner-Comprehensive School's commitment to health promotion has been recognised with the "Healthy School in the Wittekind Circle" award. The school's efforts serve as an inspiration for other schools to prioritise health and well-being in their educational environments.
