The second meeting with our school nurse (Poland)

On 26^th January our school nurse, Mrs. Aldona Celebucka, had the lesson with students from II D grade. This is also one of our sports classes, therefore, the lesson had the same subject as the previous one that students from III D grade participated in.

 

Below you can see the photos from that event.

Breakfast breaks (Poland)

Why should children have second breakfast at school?

It is generally said that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. Nonetheless, it is also claimed that in order to support your metabolism one should eat every 3-4 hours. In this respect the importance of second breakfast is also stressed. It provides children with necessary energy and nutrients. Due to that they can focus more on lessons and be more active during various school activities. What is more, as children are generally prone to sweets and fast food, by introducing the idea of ‘breakfast break’ the school helps parents in shaping healthy eating habits and health awareness that will last for life.

What should second breakfast include?

• whole wheat bread – it has a positive influence on the digestive system and provides our body with energy, proteins, B vitamins, magnesium, zinc and  fiber
• milk and other dairy products – yoghurt, cheese
• meat – for example ham
• fruit and vegetables – you can have tomatoes, chicory, pepper, lettuce with your sandwiches
• drinks – the most advisable are water, natural fruit and vegetable juices or diary drinks.

Taking all that into account several years ago our school has launched a programme of ‘Second Breaks’. The main aim of this activity is to devote 5 minutes of the second school break to eating your sandwiches, fruit and vegetables. During that time students are not allowed to go outside of the classroom but they have to spend time with their friends inside while eating and talking to each other. It is also the meaningful moment for teachers who have the chance of getting to know their students better.

This experience we found rewarding enough as to share it with our partners abroad and to promote it within the frames of Erasmus+ programme. We have noticed that students quickly get used to this routine and we implement it consistently starting from the early years of the primary school. This is done with close cooperation with the parents who are responsible for preparing healthy snacks for their kids. 

2a Grade 

5b Grade

I A Grade

                                                                       I B Grade

                                                            
                                                                       II B Grade

Facilities connected with health (get to know your town) - Toruń (Poland)

Toruń is a tourist city which authorities support the health and well-being of its citizens. Therefore, if you want to take care of your health there are several facilities which you may find useful in fulfilling that goal. Our students prepared short presentations about Toruń and places you should visit while trying to keep fit and slim.

1. Swiming pools
a) Mini Aquapark, ul. Hallera 79
b) Kryta pływalnia, ul. Bażyńskich 9/17

2. Ice rink
a) Lodowisko Tor-Tor, ul. Bema 23/29

3. Sports stadiums
a) Stadion Miejski (for football and athletics), ul. Bema 23/29
b) Motoarena Toruń (for speedway), ul. Pera Jonssona 7

4. Sports halls
a) Hala sportowo-widowiskowa, ul. Bema 73-89
b) Hala "Olimpijczyk", ul. Słowackiego
c) Hala tenisowa, ul. Przy Skarpie 4

5. Tennis courts
a) Centrum Sportowo-Rekreacyjne, ul. Przy Skarpie 4
b) Centrum Sportowo-Rekreacyjne, ul. Armii Ludowej 45/47
c) Zespół Szkół nr 31, ul. Dziewulskiego 41b

6. Other sports facilities
a) Skate-Park, ul. Bema 23/29
b) Tor Rally-Cross, ul. Bielańska 65
c) Tor cartingowy, ul. Pera Jonssona 7

7. Sports fields
a) Centrum Sportowo-Rekreacyjne (football pitch), ul. Armii Ludowej 45/47
b) Grass-hockey pitch, ul. Szosa Chełmińska 75
c) Centrum Siatkówki Plażowej (volleyball court), ul. Legionów 19/25
d) many other fields which were built with the financial support of the governmental programme called "Orlik 2012"

The source: http://www.torun.pl/pl/sport-i-rekreacja/miejska-baza-sportowa/boiska

Another interesting option for tourists visiting our town are bike trails leading to other cities and villages. If you are keen on cycling you may rent a bike and follow the trails presented below.

1. Czernikowo - Witowąż - Pokrzywno - Wilcze Kąty - Zabłocie - Trakt Nowożytny - Nowogródek - jezioro Zacisze - Osówka - Czernikowo 
length: 30,0 km

2. Toruń - Papowo Toruńskie - Koniczynka - Lipniczki - Turzno - Gronówko - jezioro Kamionki - Gronowo - Młyniec
length: 28,0 km

3. Toruń - Przysiek - Czarne Błoto - Zarośle Cienkie - Rzęczkowo - Skłudzewo - Bolumin - Wałdowo - Ostromecko - Bydgoszcz
length: 57,1 km

4. Świecie - Chełmno - Klamry - Gogolin - Grudziądz - Kwidzyń
length: 47,0 km

5. Toruń - Olek - Wąbrzeźno - Radzyń Chełmiński - Grudziądz
length: 82,0 km

6. Toruń - Barbarka - Zamek Bierzgłowski - Unisław - Chełmno
length: 60,0 km

7. Toruń - Golub Dobrzyń - Brodnica - Radomno
length: 130,0 km

8. Toruń - Łąkorz - Świecie n/Osą - Radzyń Chełmiński - Grudziądz
length: 60,0 km

9. Toruń - Czerniewice - Brzoza Toruńska - Otłoczyn - Ciechocinek - Raciążek - Nieszawa - Przypust - Wólne - Włoszyca - Gąbinek - Włocławek Zazamcze
length: 63 km

The source: http://www.torun.pl/pl/miasto/sciezki-rowerowe/szlaki-rowerowe-poza-miasto

Not only it is important to focus on your physical condition, but you should also pay attention to your food, as nowadays there are a lot of chemical substances added to it, which highly influence our health. Therefore, it is advisable to buy organic food which is considered to be more natural and healthy. In Toruń there are several shops in which you may buy eco-products.

1. Eco Chata, ul. Szosa Chełmińska 141

2. Eko-Zdrowie, ul. Konstytucji 3 Maja 10

3. Żółty Cesarz, ul. Mickiewicza 114 a

4. EKO-POL, ul. Działowskiego 87

5. Smaki Wakacji, ul. Szosa Lubicka 164 A

In those shops you will find organic food which has not been tested on animals, which was produced without pesticides and which is suitable for people suffering from various intestines diseases and food allergies.