News from Wiltshire Council


Wiltshire schools conquer the ‘Road to Rio’!


This year’s Wiltshire Council’s Big Pledge Road to Rio challenged schools to complete the 9281km from London to Rio in just eight weeks (4 June- 29 July)! Starting in London, schools signed up as a team to complete a journey around the world with 20 stops at previous host cities before reaching 2016 host city of Rio de Janeiro!


A total of 47 schools, including 15,714 pupils, took part this year, which included 52 teams. 31% of the teams achieved at least the bronze distance or above with 62% of those school teams reaching the gold standard. Schools and pupils undertook a number of different activities to cover the kilometres as part of the challenge including regular sports activities, sports weeks and the ‘Daily Mile’. The Manor Primary School in Melksham stated, “The children pledged to walk at least 1 km 3 times a week, prior to lessons and to undertake additional walks during playtime and lunchtimes. The children also logged additional activities that they took part in during school time and outside of school using the pedometers donated by Wiltshire Council.” Schools also incorporated the challenge in to other areas of the


academic day including maths – adding up the distances, geography and history – reviewing the city/ country they had reached and art – creating torches and Olympic posters.


The huge success of this year’s Big Pledge Road to Rio challenge is illustrated by the fact that many schools stated they will continue with their ‘Daily Mile’ and reported back on a variety of benefits the challenge had produced. The Manor School reported that “The children have all thoroughly enjoyed the big walk and importantly have not seen it as an activity or lesson; it is more of an experience. They have enjoyed the time together walking and talking to each other and on some mornings listening and dancing to music as they walk! This time has helped children develop their social and emotional wellbeing as they are learning to socialise in a different way than they would at lunchtime or playtime.”


Following the success of the 2016 event, look out for the 2017 Big Pledge challenge! www.wiltshire.gov.uk/bigpledge


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Wiltshire Council’s Healthy Me Programme


reinforce learning from the theory. Sessions include fun activities such as a ‘supermarket sweep’ style hunt for healthy food labels.


Healthy Me has proved to be enjoyable and very engaging for families. The first Healthy Me course based at


Chippenham achieved 100% retention, with families achieving a reduction in their BMI scores and increased confidence in making healthy choices.


To join the fun and get


healthier together, families can self-refer by emailing


Healthyme@wiltshire.gov.uk or


Healthy Me is a life changing and FUN child weight management and lifestyle programme for children aged 7-11 years and their families. The 10 week programme aims to empower the child and their family to make the necessary changes to lead a healthier lifestyle, become more confident and lose weight.


Healthy Me involves 10 x 90 minute sessions which include theoretical


calling 01225 716674. School staff and any other professionals working with children aged 7-11 can also refer families to Healthy Me.


The next courses will begin in January 2017 Area


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and practical elements. Both the theory and practical aspects teach the child and their family about nutrition, food groups, portion sizes, food labelling, physical activity and making healthier choices a habit. The practical elements are fun, and


Days Time Term 2 Start Date Term 3 Start Date


Chippenham The Olympiad Tuesdays 4.15pm-5.45pm 10 January 2017 25 April 2017 Trowbridge


Trowbridge Sports Centre Wednesdays 4.30pm-6.00pm 11 January 2017


Salisbury Devizes


Five Rivers Health and Wellbeing Centre


Wednesdays 4.30pm-6.00pm 11 January 2017 26 April 2017 26 April 2017


Devizes Leisure Centre Thursdays 4.15pm-5.45pm 12 January 2017 27 April 2017


Wiltshire and Swindon Relay 19


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