The percentage of children who are overweight is higher in Rotterdam than in other major cities in the Netherlands. That is why the municipality of Rotterdam launched the Rotterdam Lekker Fit! action programme in 2005. By now, this approach has proven successful. The rise in overweight has been stabilised, and a decline is even visible in some age groups.
Over the next four years, the Rotterdam Lekker Fit! programme will be further developed. New themes will be added, such as rest, sleep and relaxation. In a future article, we will take an in-depth look at these new developments. But first, we need to look back at 14 years of Rotterdam Lekker Fit!
In the article below, you can read all about the programme and how it came about.
After every holiday, a group goes through certain phases in the process of group formation. The first weeks at the beginning of the school year are called the Golden Weeks. These weeks are particularly suitable for laying a foundation for good group formation and a pleasant atmosphere. Stichting School & Veiligheid offers ten tips.
From 3 to 10 October 2026, it is Our Food Week. A great opportunity to focus with your class at primary school on where our food comes from, how it is made and why healthy and sustainable choices are important. Food education allows pupils not only to learn, but especially to experience. That is why various organisations are joining forces to support schools with inspiring activities, teaching materials and practical tools. Examples include the Mayors’ Breakfast, a free visit to a farm, or shopping vouchers for cooking in the classroom.
Would you like more water to be drunk in the new school year? Then put tap water in the spotlight with your class as a healthy and sustainable thirst quencher during National Tap Water Day on Wednesday 30 September. This way, your pupils will discover why tap water is healthy and how to turn it into a festive drink!