On Friday 12th September all the First Form boys who had just joined Bury Grammar School Boys took part in Heartbeat Bury. This was a brand new initiative at BGSB and was used to launch both the school's move towards Healthy Schools Status as well as the new boys' Personal, Social and Health Education programme.
During the day the boys participated in a range of activities related to healthy living. The activities included preparing healthy food and workshops on the dangers of smoking and on how to maintain a healthy heart. The boys also had their Body Mass Index calculated and took part in a fitness test. The day culminated in a sponsored two mile run in which money was raised for the British Heart Foundation.
Mr Devin Cassidy, a Chemistry teacher and a Head of Year at the school, who organised the event, said: 'The day demonstrates our commitment to encouraging healthy living in all our boys. The boys had a busy and fun-filled day and learnt a great deal about how to enjoy a healthy lifestyle.'