We’re excited to announce that, beginning on Tuesday 8th May, we will be running a ‘Daily Mile’ club in the mornings directly before school. It is necessary to sign up for this club as there are limited spaces. This club will take place, every morning from 08:45 – 09:00 with Mr Hunt on the rooftop playground. The club is open for anyone from Reception to Year 6 to apply. Please see the email sent to all parents for more details on how to claim a space in the club.
What is the #DailyMile?
The #DailyMile is an initiative which encourages children to walk, run, or jog for one mile per day. The initiative started at a primary school in Scotland just four years ago and works on the idea that it only takes an average of 15 minutes for a child to run one mile. By doing this just once per day, a child’s physical and mental health will improve by a significant amount. It takes just four weeks for the #DailyMile to have a positive impact on a child’s fitness level, but these aren’t the only benefits. Headteachers from all over the UK have said that there is a noticeable improvement in pupils’ concentration, mood and behaviour.
The #DailyMile needs no specialist equipment! This means it’s completely free to get involved. Children run about in their school uniform, so there are no excuses. The #DailyMile is a one size fits all activity, meaning anybody, of any age, and any ability can get involved. This non-competitive form of exercise gives children the confidence they need to get involved in more sport outside of school. It encourages children to get outside, get fit, socialise and most importantly, have fun. Not even the weather can stop you! Head teachers have said that only snow or ice would stop them from doing their #DailyMile. Rain is no problem, just pop on your coat and go.