St Brendans NS Fenit

Benefits of a Health Promoting School:

•  Better learning results for students
•  Increased student self esteem
•  Lowered incidence of bullying
•  Safer school environment
•  Better use of outside agencies
•  Students receive better quality education.

St. Brendan's National School Fenit is a Health Promoting School.

A Health Promoting school is about giving the school a special focus on health. It encourages teachers, students and parents to look at how healthy lifestyles and environments may be built upon within the school. The programme helps children develop a framework of values, attitudes, understanding and skills that will inform their actions and decisions in all areas of their lives.

There has been an emphasis on healthy lunches at school since its foundation. We also emphasise the benefits of regular physical exercise, cleanliness, making correct choices and endeavour to promote a healthy atmosphere at the school in relation to neatness, cleanliness and open communication for children, parents and staff. Good manners and respect are encouraged among the children.