St. Simon & St. Jude Academy, Francois
Our Living Healthy Commotions featured the Terry Fox Run for all students with a healthy serving of fruit to follow. Posters were displayed around the school. We also had a taste test of some different fruits and vegetables. Alphabet fitness highlighted the Physical Education and Music classes. High school students calculated the cost of smoking for one year and charted activities that could be done with the money saved.

Lourdes Elementary, Lourdes
The day started with a healthy snack for all students in the gymnasium. During the day, we had one aerobics break during each class period. As well, teachers conducted classroom activities that focused on health and exercise. In the afternoon, the entire student population and staff took part in the annual Terry Fox Run. Posters that focused on smoke-free environments and healthy eating habits were on display throughout the day.

All Saints Grade School, Grey River
We started the day with a Nutritious Snack Tasting Contest. In teams, students, parents, and staff were blindfolded and had to guess the correct snack. Students and parents then went to the school gymnasium for a Survival Challenge. Using the recently provided Physical Education equipment, the school set up a number of challenges that each family could do together. The challenges involved physical and mental challenges regarding healthy living. The day concluded with the annual Terry Fox Run for parents, students, staff, and community members.

Belanger Memorial, Upper Ferry
What a day! On display throughout the school, we had proper portion sizes of healthy foods, foods that have been grown by local farmers, and information booths about physical activity and the negative effects of smoking. Students had an active recess, physical activity stations, and walks throughout the day. Guest speakers came in and students created posters and slogans for healthy living. Healthy snacks were provided by the school.

Torrent River Academy, Hawkes Bay
Students participated in three events. First, there was a Food Bingo followed by a Food Relay in Physical Education class, and finally the creation of a “Living Healthy” banner. We also had a healthy recess and lunch provided for the students.

St. Lewis Academy, St. Lewis
Our day featured an Idol Cook-Off followed by a Walk-It-Off. Each class was given the same amount of food ingredients. Using those, they had to create a healthy snack. Snacks were judged on creativity, taste, etc. Before the end of the day, students and community members went on a walk and returned to school for a healthy snack.

Templeton Academy, Meadows
Two events highlighted our day. The first was a Fabulous Fitness Circuit. The gymnasium was set up with twelve stations for each class to visit throughout the morning. In the cafeteria at lunch time, students tried a variety of novel and local veggies.

Gros Morne Academy, Rocky Harbour
Our school had a variety of events for students. Grade 9 and 10 students went on a big hike of Gros Morne Mountain while the rest of the students did a shorter trek for the Terry Fox Walk. A Healthy Food Hunt and a Fruit Extravaganza were available for students upon their return. We also had a Drop the Pop Challenge for this week. Announcements for the day mainly focused on healthy living messages.

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