All children in the school are having baseline fitness testing done this week and we are having targeted daily fitness at school with resourcing from an outside physical education provider. (Kelly Sports) www.kellysports.co.nz
As part of the Ministry of Education’s extra funding to schools (Kiwisport initiative), all schools have to use the funds to support increased physical activity for all children.
Last year, one of the observations made was that of the general stamina and fitness levels shown by the children in sports activities. This is very similar to that of the whole of NZ, hence the reason why this initiative has been introduced by the Government.
One of our school targets for the Year 3 – 6 levels is going to be “to observe an increased level of fitness for all children”. To what extent the increase will be is determined from the baseline data and then making targets in order to report against. These targets will be set in accordance with guidelines from benchmarks set for like children across New Zealand. Please feel free to have a look at the Kelly Sports website to see what their philosophy is and see some of the programmes they offer to school age children.
As you will be aware, an active and healthy body makes for an active and healthy mind!
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