DEARBORN, MI (WTVB) – St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Coldwater was recently awarded a Best and Brightest In Wellness® Award in the school category. In addition, St Charles received the Elite Award in the school category.
The Best and Brightest In Wellness® is an initiative that recognizes and celebrates quality and excellence in health awareness. This unique program highlights employers, wellness providers, schools, faith-based groups, and nonprofits that promote a culture of wellness; and those that plan, implement, and evaluate efforts in employee wellness to make their business and the community a healthier place to live and work.
According to principal Brenda Mescher, St Charles school has policies and materials in place for staff and students to promote well being, such a yoga ball chairs, desk stretchy bands, stress balls, daily recess and lots of extra curricular activities, plus a no-cupcake policy, middle school salad options, wellness challenges, and more! We model and promote wellness in our environment to help educate and support the whole student.
The awards were presented at a wellness symposium and awards gala at The Henry in Dearborn, Michigan October 5, 2018.
