We hope you continue to enjoy our articles in the Glenkens Gazette, our most recent addition being about the Outdoor Learning opportunities that we regularly provide for our pupils.

All classes will continue to utilise our fantastic outdoor spaces throughout the winter months. Please send your child to school fully prepared; with a warm waterproof coat, wellies or waterproof boots, hat, gloves and scarf. This ensures that they can comfortably participate in all outdoor activities, regardless of the colder weather.

Our participation in the Daily Mile will also continue, unless the weather conditions deem it to be unsafe.

Why the Daily Mile is great:

   Within 4 weeks, children who do The Daily Mile become fit.

   The 15 minute break from lessons is invigorating and leaves children (and teachers!) more focused and ready to learn.

   The time spent outside, in all weathers, helps children become better engaged with the outdoors and aware of their surroundings.

   The Daily Mile is non-competitive, fully inclusive, and the children have fun!

   The Daily Mile is also a social occasion, and improves relationships, giving children the opportunity to talk to their peers and teachers in a way they might not in the classroom.

   The Daily Mile builds teamwork and leadership skills, with children helping and encouraging their peers.

   Children bring the benefits home, eating and sleeping better and encouraging their families to get active together.

   The Daily Mile builds self-esteem and confidence, improving children’s perception of exercise for life.

   The Daily Mile is critical to reducing childhood inactivity and obesity. Children are getting fatter, younger, and we need to stop this in its tracks. Early scientific studies show that the level of obesity at the pilot school is around 45% less than the national average.

Further reading on the Daily Mile: http://thedailymile.co.uk/note-for-parents-and-carers/