Gold for de Stafford in the Healthy Active Schools Award

de Stafford School has once again achieved the Healthy Active Schools Gold Award, the school's third consecutive year of receiving this prestigious recognition.

The award celebrates schools that place student health and wellbeing at the heart of daily life, with a focus on promoting physical activity, healthy lifestyles, and positive choices. de Stafford are proud of the wide range of opportunities provided to ensure all students can lead active and healthy lives.

Their commitment to Active Schools means encouraging every student to participate in regular physical activity, whether through PE lessons, extra-curricular clubs, leadership opportunities, or whole-school initiatives. The school aims to inspire young people to stay active not only for their physical health but also to support their mental wellbeing, resilience, and confidence.

Alongside this, the school also places strong emphasis on healthy eating. The school canteen provides a range of nutritious options to support balanced diets, and students are encouraged to make positive choices about what they eat and drink. Through lessons, tutor time, and wider initiatives, their young people are educated on the importance of fuelling their bodies well for learning, growth, and active participation in school life.

Winning Gold for three years in a row is a testament to the dedication of staff, the enthusiasm of students, and the support of the community. This is a fantastic achievement and the school will continue to build on this success, ensuring that health, activity, and wellbeing remain at the centre of everything they do.