We wish all our families and staff a relaxing and enjoyable break. School will break from 13th Oct and classes for students will resume on 20 October. Administration will resume normal service on 15 October.
School Calendar Update for Eid Ul Adha April 10, 2025 In response to the government’s announcement of one additional official holidays for Eid Ul Adha on June 5,…
[…] Let’s check how important it is to track students’ BMI as part of school nutrition services: Early Identification of Health Status BMI helps identify underweight, overweight, or obesity-risk children, allowing for timely intervention through dietary adjustments, increased physical activity, and healthcare consultation, as childhood underweight or obesity is associated with long-term health problems. Healthy BMI is related to cognitive function According to research, a low BMI could be a sign of undernutrition, which would mean a deficiency in vital nutrients needed for brain development and function. Children with higher BMIs—especially those who are overweight or obese—may have cognitive impairments like shortened attention spans, sluggish processing speeds, and memory problems. Encouraging a Comprehensive Approach to Wellbeing Tracking BMI allows schools to customize meal plans and health education programs for a holistic approach to wellness. Promoting Healthful Habits from an Early Age Tracking BMI offers an opportunity to instill healthy habits from a young age. When students and parents are aware of a child’s BMI and its implications, it fosters a culture of mindfulness about diet and exercise, which can prevent future health issues and encourage lifelong healthy behavior. Encourages Customized Health Plans School health professionals can collaborate with families to use each child’s BMI as part of a personalized health plan, focusing on underweight or overweight students for extra attention. As part of our nutrition initiatives at ISD, our PE department collected students’ weight and height data last month. From that data, BMI was analyzed by the nutritionist. Now the F&B department is working on the meal plan to tailor it according to the health report of students’ BMI. BMI tracking is not about labeling students, but about providing valuable data to guide healthy lifestyle choices. When used in combination with other health assessments, BMI tracking allows schools and parents to ensure that students are on a healthy path, both academically and physically. Therefore, parents are cordially welcome to talk to the nutritionist if they are eager to know their children’s BMI status and want to take the required initiatives. How to Get Involved: Write to our Nutritionist: farah.diba@stsgroupbd.com […]
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[…] Let’s check how important it is to track students’ BMI as part of school nutrition services: Early Identification of Health Status BMI helps identify underweight, overweight, or obesity-risk children, allowing for timely intervention through dietary adjustments, increased physical activity, and healthcare consultation, as childhood underweight or obesity is associated with long-term health problems. Healthy BMI is related to cognitive function According to research, a low BMI could be a sign of undernutrition, which would mean a deficiency in vital nutrients needed for brain development and function. Children with higher BMIs—especially those who are overweight or obese—may have cognitive impairments like shortened attention spans, sluggish processing speeds, and memory problems. Encouraging a Comprehensive Approach to Wellbeing Tracking BMI allows schools to customize meal plans and health education programs for a holistic approach to wellness. Promoting Healthful Habits from an Early Age Tracking BMI offers an opportunity to instill healthy habits from a young age. When students and parents are aware of a child’s BMI and its implications, it fosters a culture of mindfulness about diet and exercise, which can prevent future health issues and encourage lifelong healthy behavior. Encourages Customized Health Plans School health professionals can collaborate with families to use each child’s BMI as part of a personalized health plan, focusing on underweight or overweight students for extra attention. As part of our nutrition initiatives at ISD, our PE department collected students’ weight and height data last month. From that data, BMI was analyzed by the nutritionist. Now the F&B department is working on the meal plan to tailor it according to the health report of students’ BMI. BMI tracking is not about labeling students, but about providing valuable data to guide healthy lifestyle choices. When used in combination with other health assessments, BMI tracking allows schools and parents to ensure that students are on a healthy path, both academically and physically. Therefore, parents are cordially welcome to talk to the nutritionist if they are eager to know their children’s BMI status and want to take the required initiatives. How to Get Involved: Write to our Nutritionist: farah.diba@stsgroupbd.com […]
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