Physical Education

Hola familia de Newlands, 

Summer school holidays are just around the corner, and what a great opportunity to encourage your kids to join a sports club to stay active and make new connections! 

Please click on the following link to find information about sports clubs near your area - https://www.sportaus.gov.au/schools/find-a-club. 

Some of the benefits of children participating in sport include: 

• reduced risk of obesity
• increased cardiovascular fitness
• healthy growth of bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons
• improved coordination and balance
• a greater ability to physically relax and, therefore, avoid the complications of chronic muscular tension (such as headache or backache)
• improved sleep
• mental health benefits, such as greater confidence
• improved social skills
• improved personal skills, including cooperation and leadership.

Reducing inactivity may be more effective in achieving overall increases in energy levels in young children than putting the emphasis on increasing involvement in sporting activities. Taking steps to reduce children’s sedentary time is important. 

I wish you have a great time during summer holidays full of movement and play! 

See you all next year, 

Regards, 

Raul - Health and PE teacher