Derry schools recognised at Health Action Awards

Three Derry schools have picked up accolades at the annual Health Action Awards, hosted by the charity Action Cancer in Belfast’s Titanic Quarter.

The awards recognise schools with the best health education programmes.

Almost 60 schools picked up accolades for their innovative approach to health education with Carnhill Nursery School awarded the Stewart Bryans Memorial Prize of £400 for demonstrating the best overall improvement to health education policies over the past year.

St Anne’s Primary School in Rosemount and St Colmcille’s Primary School in Claudy received awards for their innovative approach to health education.

Photo shows Carnhill Nursery School teacher Fiona Duffy (right) picking up the Stewart Bryans award for most improved school from Centra’s brand manager Nikki McDowell, Action Cancer’s chief executive Gareth Kirk and Citybeat’s Stephen Clements.