Nestlé awards ‘best-in-class’ private school for SY 2021-22
NESTLÉ Phils., through the Nestlé Wellness Academy (NWA), recently cited Claremont School of Valenzuela as its “Best in Class” awardee. The learning institution topped the program’s competition among private schools across the country for School Year 2021-2022.
The award is given to a private school that was able to qualify and perform at the highest level in two categories: the “Wellness Educator of the Year” category for teachers who utilized modules while applying 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 their students practicing the Seven Healthy Habits in order to “move them to wellness” by way of a fun, energetic and creative dance routine.
As this year’s winner, Claremont School of Valenzuela received a P150,000 cash prize, which was turned over to the school’s foundation to support scholarships and community-outreach programs. In addition, Claremont received training in urban gardening—one of the three advocacy programs that NWA offered to help the school. Other advocacy courses offered were Solid Waste Management, as well as Nutritious and Tasty Cooking.
On May 6 Claremont officials received the prizes and urban-gardening kit at the Lipa Integrated Coffee Center (LICC), where they also learned more about proper techniques and innovations they can apply in starting and managing their own urban garden. Exclusive online-training sessions and learning modules were also provided to help equip the school 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 Seven 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,” said Charisma Sy, NWA lead. “It is even more encouraging to see their commitment to sustainable nutrition through urban gardening. We hope their visit to the LICC inspired them, especially the students, in growing different… vegetables… essential for the health and wellness of Filipino families.”
The NWA is an initiative by Nestlé Phils. to help Grade 1 to Grade 6 privateschool students choose healthier food and lifestyle through nutrition education and wellness activities. The program provides downloadable modules aligned with the Most Essential Learning Competencies of the Department of Education, and are integrated in the music, arts, physical education and health classes, or MAPEH. Aside from this, the NWA also encourages physical activity through a “Dancercise” video for a fun workout for teachers, students and the whole family.
“The health and wellness of our students have always been a priority for us... During this period of blended learning, the NWA allowed us to seamlessly integrate the Seven Healthy Habits in our curriculum to ensure that our students not only learn, but also apply what they’ve learned, especially at home,” shared Irene Jane Ocampo, principal of Claremont School of Valenzuela. “More than a trophy, we are all winners for helping raise healthier and happier Filipino children.”
Other winners of the NWA contests are Our Lady of Perpetual Help School Inc. as well as St. Edward School and University of San Carlos Basic Education Department-south Campus as Wellness Educators of the Year, and Casa del Niño Jesus de Lucban for Wellness Movers of the Year.