| The Sussex Child Health Promotion Coalition recently conferred one of three Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Awards to Sussex Technical High School in recognition of the school’s efforts to promote healthy activities.
The coalition is a Nemours Health and Prevention Services Initiative in collaboration with the citizens of Sussex County.
Sussex Tech has partnered with Nemours to promote health and wellness for youths. It established three goals that can be sustained for many years: First, the school promotes nutritional awareness by participating in the Farm to School initiative that allows fresh, local produce to be provided for school lunches, as well as a new salad bar.
Next, beginning in January, the school will promote physical activity by beginning the 5 Anytime program in which teachers can turn on the TV monitor during the school day for five minutes of physical activity. Finally, the school will host Student and Staff Health Week later in the school year.
Another recipient of the award was Dean Purnell, Delaware State University 4-H director, who has worked with several organizations to start community gardens.
The third award was presented to Penny Smith, Western Sussex Boys & Girls Club executive assistant, who took the lead at the club to revitalize its community garden program.
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