Maryport: Ewanrigg Junior School hosts healthy eating event

The school held a family cook club last week, which saw six families take part in the PhunkyFoods programme.

The UK-wide initiative aims to teach children about healthy eating and physical activity.

The event was held at Ewanrigg Junior School in Maryport (Image: Supplied) The session allowed pupils and parents to create their own nutritious bread while learning about the importance of a balanced diet and making healthier food choices.

Mayor Linda Radcliffe and councillors Carni McCarron Holmes and Christine Slater attended the event to see how the programme is benefiting Ewanrigg Junior School, one of 100 schools participating across the county.

Jennie Cockroft, programme director at PhunkyFoods, said: "It was fantastic to see how excited the children were to host the event and get their parents and guests involved.

"Making healthy eating fun and hands-on really helps children build good habits that can stick with them for life.

"Sessions like this aren’t just about teaching, they’re about giving children the confidence to make healthier choices for themselves and their families."

Helen Chilton, deputy headteacher, said: "We were so pleased to welcome the mayor and councillors to the school to find out more about how we're supporting children and their families to build healthy eating habits that can make a real difference to their lives in the long term.

"The PhunkyFoods programme is so valuable to our community and makes a real difference to the lives of our pupils and their families."

The PhunkyFoods programme is delivered in schools across the UK.