Nestlé Wellness Academy cites ‘best-in-class’ private school

NESTLÉ PHILIPPINES, through the Nestlé Wellness Academy, recently recognized Claremont School of Valenzuela as its Best in Class awardee, topping the program’s inter-school competition among private schools across the country for School Year 2021-2022.

The Best in Class award is given to a private school that is able to qualify and perform at the highest level in two categories: the Wellness Educator of the Year category for teachers who did not only utilize the modules but also applied creativity and skills to drive awareness and appreciation on the importance of health and nutrition; and the Wellness Movers of the Year category for the school that showcased how their students practice the 7 Healthy Habits in order to ‘move them to wellness’ via a fun, energetic and creative dance routine.

As this year’s winner, Claremont School of Valenzuela received a P150,000 cash prize, which they turned over to the school foundation to support scholarships and community outreach programs. In addition, the school received training in Urban Gardening, one of the three advocacy programs that Nestlé Wellness Academy offered to help the school develop. Other advocacy programs offered were Solid Waste Management and Nutritious & Tasty Cooking.

Last May 6, school representatives from the winning school officially received their prizes and urban gardening kit at the Lipa Integrated Coffee Center, where they also learned more about the proper techniques and innovations that they can apply in starting and managing their own urban garden in school. Exclusive webinar training sessions and learning modules were also made available to help equip Claremont School of Valenzuela with the right tools and knowledge.

“As the Kasambuhay sa Kalusugan ng Pamilyang Pilipino, we commend Claremont School of Valenzuela for prioritizing to teach and instill in their students the 7 Healthy Habits, which include choosing nutritious and varied options, managing food portions, choosing to drink water and milk, enjoying meals together as a family, playing actively, keeping good hygiene, and caring for the planet. It is even more encouraging to see their commitment to sustainable nutrition through urban gardening. We hope that their visit to the LICC inspired them, especially the students, in growing different kinds of vegetables that are essential for the health and wellness of Filipino families,” said Charisma Sy, Nestlé Wellness Academy lead.

The Nestlé Wellness Academy is an initiative by Nestlé Philippines to help Grade 1 to Grade 6 private school students choose healthier food and lifestyle through nutrition education and wellness activities.