LEADING TEACHER'S REPORT

IMPORTANCE OF FITNESS FOR OUR WELLBEING:

With the commencement of the Commonwealth Games today, and our own athletics events happening next week, it is a timely reminder to us all about the importance of physical activity on not only our physical health, but it also helps to improve our brain function and emotional wellbeing.  This is important for all, but especially for growing children. While all physical activity is good physical activity, movement at a moderate-to-vigorous intensity (the type of activity which causes you to breath a bit harder and sweat), is linked to even more health benefits, so let’s get moving. We may have the next Commonwealth Games or Olympic Champion in our mix!

MINI OLYMPICS & HOUSE ATHLETICS

Come and join us next week, to celebrate the benefits and enjoyment of physical activity:

Mini-Olympics: Preps & Grades 1/2 . Tuesday 2nd August 9:00-11:15am

House Athletics: Grades 3/4 & 5/6 . Wednesday 3rd August 9:30-2:00pm

Watch and cheer your child’s participation and performance in a range of skill and endurance activities – throwing, running, jumping, etc.

Stay tuned for updates and the always entertaining Mr Holmfield commentaries. 

Can’t wait to see many personal best performances and to see who the champions will be.

Research outlines the many ways regular physical activity helps your child develop in ​a range of ways. 

Benefits of activity for brain function  

Exercise leads to improved motor skills (such as hand-eye co-ordination), better thinking and problem-solving, stronger attention skills and improved learning. Not surprisingly, these all combine to benefit school performance. Even the simple act of playing outside with friends has been linked to children performing better on tests and assignments.

Benefits of physical activity for emotional and mental health

If your child has symptoms of depression or anxiety, or even just an "off" day, physical activity may be the last thing on their mind. However, physical activity can help greatly with maintaining mental wellbeing. "Feel-good" chemicals in the brain, known as endorphins, are released by the brain during physical activity and help to improve mood, energy levels and even sleep. Together, these positive effects help to improve self-confidence and resilience. Kids who get active every day are also better sleepers.