Health & Wellbeing in Integrated Learning Communities

I thought this was just such a stunning picture I had to share it with you all. We’ve been running a photo competition for all schools in Highland, the entries are all uploaded to www.ycphotogallery.co.uk

The photogallery uses pixelpost  a great open-source software which I’m pleased to say is now working very well after a rather frustrating time of getting rid of spam comments, a little bit of a downside that pixelpost must address. To solve this problem I’m now using defensio which is by far the best open source application I’ve come across to resolve these very annoying issues. ‘Outsmarting evil spam’ is their strapline and it really does seem to work. It’s easy to use too.

Emjoy the photos! Pic – Kinlochewe Primary School, having much fun growing and cooking their own rhubarb :-)

I’m often asked to highlight examples of good practice in my blog and I’m always happy to oblige. Remember when learning out how to look after your teeth and gums was little more than receiving a pack with a little pink disclosing tablet and a crocodile sticker?!

Well the Highland Oral Health Improvement Co-ordinators for me are embracing all aspects of good health improvement work in their awareness raising sessions with kids of all ages and stages. The recent Pennyland Toothfayre involved 300 pupils from neighbouring Caithness schools. It involved learning about nutrition and oral health in a very fun and active learning based toothfayre. I just love the pictures showing the creative work of Highland Council chef, Andy Green.

You can see further pics on the Healthy Highland Photogallery I’ve put together which uses pixelpost. It’s a very easy way to display photos and allows you to moderate comments. Also, a little update on the Tooth Trauma Kit, I blogged about yonks ago? Well it recently had an official launch at the Shinty World Cup in Highland, it’s now considered a must have tool in the first aid boxes of any groups, well done to my good friends and colleagues Miranda and Jennie, great work!