PUPILS at St Bartholomew’s CE Primary School in Stourport are hoping to win first place and £1,500 in a competition so they can get a purpose-built gym for year-round health and fitness activities.
The school is in the running in the Tesco Stronger Start vote which, if won, would fund a Fitness Fun Primary Gym.
It would enable all children of all ages and abilities to enjoy exercise and workouts.
Mike Goodall, head of school, said: “We have developed some fantastic outdoor health and fitness resources, but there are, of course, considerable periods of the school year when it is too cold and wet to use.
“By reconfiguring a few rooms, we have created the space needed to provide all-year resources such as rowing machines, yoga mats and aerobic steppers.
“We hope it will help our children establish good habits for life.
“Physical fitness also positively impacts on a child’s ability to learn and to avoid mental ill-health.”
Worthy bids
With three worthy bids for customers to choose from, the school is set to bag at least £500 but hopes enough will choose their project to win first place and £1,500.
Customers can vote with the blue tokens, given on all purchases, in Tesco stores throughout Wyre Forest until June 30.
The Tesco Stronger Starts grant programme, delivered in partnership with Groundwork UK, helps schools and community groups support physical health and mental wellbeing.
