From March 31 to April 4, M. Ohanyan Secondary School in Pokr Vedi, Ararat Marz, became a hub of health, creativity, and children’s laughter. Thanks to the initiative of the UN World Food Programme (WFP) in Armenia, the School Feeding and Child Welfare Agency, and SIFI, the kids immersed themselves in the celebration of International School Meals Day, with the school turning into a stage for vibrant discoveries in the world of healthy living and nutrition.
Act I: Fast Food vs. Superfoods — theatrical showdown
The Week kicked off with a theatrical performance. Children met Hasmik, an energetic and curious girl; Dr. Energy, an expert in healthy living; and the mischievous Mr. Harmster. In a lively and interactive show, they discovered the power of balanced nutrition and realized that a healthy lifestyle isn’t just a smart choice — it’s a real adventure!
New day, new knowledge
Every day during Healthy Lifestyle Week, teachers led health-focused lessons for third and fourth graders. Children learned how to read and understand product labels, created their own healthy plates, and even took part in a culinary quest called In Search of the Missing Ingredients. Playing the role of food detectives, the children solved riddles, found food cards, and used them to invent their own nutritious recipes.
Active games for energy
Midweek, the school gym welcomed young athletes for an action-packed obstacle course called Health Trail. Along the way, children answered questions about healthy and unhealthy foods, used their sense of touch to guess what was hidden in the mystery box, pieced together a giant puzzle, ran, jumped, and laughed. Flushed with excitement, they discovered that engaging in sports gives a chance to become champions and have a great time!
Parents in the kitchen
On Thursday, it was the parents’ turn to step up as chefs. Donning aprons, they joined a cooking session led by nutritionist Armen Mkrtchyan from the School Feeding and Child Welfare Agency and chef Sudarik Petrosyan. Together, they prepared delicious dressings for healthy vegetable salads with garlic and olive oil. The takeaway of the day was that a healthy dinner isn’t just about vitamins — it’s also about cozy, heartfelt family evenings.
The finals: battle of wits
Friday marked the Week’s exciting finale — a quiz competition titled Health Secrets: Master Level. Children showed off everything they’d learned, eagerly shouting answers to questions like: “How many vegetables should you eat a day?” and “Why is water better than soda?” Teams battled it out for prizes, but in the end, there were no losers — everyone received gifts (Healthy Lifestyle calendars from WFP, the School Feeding and Child Welfare Agency, and SIFI), new knowledge, and big smiles.
Planting seeds of healthy tomorrow
By skillfully blending learning with play, the organizers proved that health isn’t about boring rules — it’s a joyful journey. By the end of the Week, the children weren’t just heading home with new knowledge, but with a renewed commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Act I: Fast Food vs. Superfoods — theatrical showdown
The Week kicked off with a theatrical performance. Children met Hasmik, an energetic and curious girl; Dr. Energy, an expert in healthy living; and the mischievous Mr. Harmster. In a lively and interactive show, they discovered the power of balanced nutrition and realized that a healthy lifestyle isn’t just a smart choice — it’s a real adventure!
New day, new knowledge
Every day during Healthy Lifestyle Week, teachers led health-focused lessons for third and fourth graders. Children learned how to read and understand product labels, created their own healthy plates, and even took part in a culinary quest called In Search of the Missing Ingredients. Playing the role of food detectives, the children solved riddles, found food cards, and used them to invent their own nutritious recipes.
Active games for energy
Midweek, the school gym welcomed young athletes for an action-packed obstacle course called Health Trail. Along the way, children answered questions about healthy and unhealthy foods, used their sense of touch to guess what was hidden in the mystery box, pieced together a giant puzzle, ran, jumped, and laughed. Flushed with excitement, they discovered that engaging in sports gives a chance to become champions and have a great time!
Parents in the kitchen
On Thursday, it was the parents’ turn to step up as chefs. Donning aprons, they joined a cooking session led by nutritionist Armen Mkrtchyan from the School Feeding and Child Welfare Agency and chef Sudarik Petrosyan. Together, they prepared delicious dressings for healthy vegetable salads with garlic and olive oil. The takeaway of the day was that a healthy dinner isn’t just about vitamins — it’s also about cozy, heartfelt family evenings.
The finals: battle of wits
Friday marked the Week’s exciting finale — a quiz competition titled Health Secrets: Master Level. Children showed off everything they’d learned, eagerly shouting answers to questions like: “How many vegetables should you eat a day?” and “Why is water better than soda?” Teams battled it out for prizes, but in the end, there were no losers — everyone received gifts (Healthy Lifestyle calendars from WFP, the School Feeding and Child Welfare Agency, and SIFI), new knowledge, and big smiles.
Planting seeds of healthy tomorrow
By skillfully blending learning with play, the organizers proved that health isn’t about boring rules — it’s a joyful journey. By the end of the Week, the children weren’t just heading home with new knowledge, but with a renewed commitment to a healthy lifestyle.