Ewanrigg Junior School in Maryport recently hosted a family cook club as part of the PhunkyFoods programme. Six families took part in the event, which focused on teaching children about healthy eating and physical activity.
PhunkyFoods is a UK-wide initiative that encourages children to learn about nutrition and making healthier food choices. During the session, pupils and their parents worked together to bake nutritious bread while learning about the importance of a balanced diet.
The event was attended by Mayor Linda Radcliffe and councillors Carni McCarron Holmes and Christine Slater. They came to see how the programme is benefiting Ewanrigg Junior School, one of 100 schools taking part in the county.
Jennie Cockroft, the programme director at PhunkyFoods, said it was great to see the children so excited about hosting the event and involving their parents. She added that making healthy eating fun and hands-on helps children develop lifelong good habits. Cockroft emphasized that these sessions are not only about teaching but also about giving children the confidence to make healthier choices for themselves and their families.
Helen Chilton, deputy headteacher at the school, expressed her gratitude for the mayor and councillors’ visit. She highlighted how the school is supporting children and families to build healthy eating habits that can have a lasting positive impact. Chilton described the PhunkyFoods programme as valuable to the community and said it is making a real difference to the pupils and their families.
The PhunkyFoods programme continues to be delivered in schools across the UK, promoting health and wellbeing through practical learning experiences.
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