Rammie helps pupils to make right choices

THERE were cheers all round at a Derbyshire school when pupils got the chance to meet a footballing icon after completing a six-week programme exploring the joy of movement and healthy choices.

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Year five pupils at William Gilbert School in Duffield - part of the Derby Diocese Academy Trust (DDAT) - took part in the Joy of moving programme, run by Derby County Community Trust.

The sessions were designed to make being active fun, with the final week featuring a special visit from Derby County's mascot, Rammie.

Ten-year-old Joseph Arthur said: “I have really enjoyed the programme. It's taught me so much about being healthy, the importance of eating well and having a good sleep routine. I have been bringing an apple to school every day since.

“The games are so much fun, and we've been playing them at break times since. My favourite indoor activity was naming fruits for every letter of the alphabet.

“I really loved meeting Rammie too! I'm a big Derby County fan, so seeing him up close was amazing.”