Article: Pupils get private beach on doorstep; School provides practical lesson in seaside safety - without leaving the city: Baker days are fun for children - and parents.

Byline: Diane Parkes

WHEN it comes to healthy living, life's a beach at Castle Bromwich Infants' School. Staff introduced a beach into healthy schools week to give pupils a practical way to learn about sea safety. It was part of a series of events which saw children dancing, exercising, cooking, preparing fruit kebabs and smoothies, and learning the importance of a balanced lifestyle. Year One manager Diane Greenwood said the school wanted to expand the annual event. "We always look at keeping safe and we wanted to look at keeping safe on the beach because we found that people with B postcodes are the most likely to get into trouble in the sea. "The children have ...

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