Cayman Academy conducted its annual Health Week under the theme ‘Activate’, during the week of 7-11October.

The main focus of the week was to educate students, teachers, parents and stakeholders about the benefits of engaging in physical activities on a consistent basis. Parents and community members participated in various activities at the school’s monthly HSA meeting, including a health expo.

The school’s auditorium lit up with informative presentations by pharmacist Khimanie Blackwood, who delivered a brief presentation on food and drug interaction. Dr Andy Shillingford explained the value of knowing one’s BMI. There were various health stations with doctors, pharmacists, nurses, masseuses and other professionals who conducted basic health screenings, massages and consultations.

Mr Ernest Ebanks of Body Sculptor Fitness Centre helped to bring the evening to a grand close with an outstanding aerobic workout that fully activated parents, teachers and students. Mr Hyman Mullings and his wife Genene Mullings won the parent’s prize for the fanciest workout outfit. Mrs Ronette Munroe and was also awarded a participatory prize.

The week continued with other activities that encouraged students to engage in physical activity, such as an inter-house jump rope competition, a Tai-Bo and Zumba class led by Mrs Shaunette Saunders, a gymnastics session conducted by Motions Gymnastic Club and a karate demonstration instructed by Saiko Shihan Reid of Cayman Associated School of Karate-Do, who taught students basic principles of Karate-do and how it can be applied to their academic discipline.

Ms Danna Hickey of Smile Dental Clinic reinforced the importance of flossing and Mrs. Tempora Wesley aroused students’ interest with a presentation on body image, which revealed the potential health complications that may arise when certain fashion is worn.

PHOTO: Smile Dental Clinic