🏉 P5–7 Rugby Fun with Wigtownshire RFC! 🏉

Our P5–7 pupils have been getting stuck right in during their Wednesday afternoon rugby sessions, proudly run by Wigtownshire Rugby Football Club! 💪💙

Each week, the children have been learning new skills, getting active, and showing brilliant team spirit. From quick passes to speedy sprints, it’s been fantastic to see their confidence and enthusiasm grow on the field! 🌟

Today’s focus was all about tackling — and our pupils rose to the challenge! 🏃‍♂️🤼‍♀️ With expert guidance from the Wigtownshire coaches, they learned how to tackle safely, work as a team, and most importantly… have fun!

We’re so proud of how well they’ve all been taking part, supporting each other, and enjoying every session. 👏👏

Enjoy a few snaps from today’s action! 📸🏉🔥

#RugbyWithWigtownshire #TeamSpirit #P5toP7 #ActiveKids #TacklingNewSkills

🧒 UNCRC Rights
Article 6: Every child has the right to develop to their full potential
Article 15: Freedom of association – taking part in group activities
Article 29: Education must develop every child’s talents and abilities
Article 31: Every child has the right to play and take part in sports

🌍 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being – encouraging active lifestyles
Goal 4: Quality Education – learning through structured sport
Goal 5: Gender Equality – ensuring equal opportunities in sport
Goal 17: Partnerships for the Goals – working with our local rugby club

🌈 SHANARRI Indicators
Safe: Learning how to tackle and play responsibly
Healthy: Staying physically active and improving fitness
Achieving: Developing new rugby skills and building confidence
Nurtured: Supported by encouraging coaches and peers
Active: Engaging in energetic team games each week
Respected: Showing fair play, listening to instructions, and taking turns
Responsible: Following the rules and playing safely
Included: Everyone taking part, no matter their ability or experience

🧠 Meta-skills
Collaborating: Working together in drills and games
Communicating: Sharing ideas and listening to coaching points
Adapting: Adjusting skills to improve tackling and positioning
Resilience: Trying again and keeping going, even when it’s tough
Leading: Taking initiative and supporting team members

✝️ Strands of Faith (RERC)
In the Image of God – Encouraging respect and fairness in how we treat others on and off the pitch
Reign of God – Building a sense of community through teamwork and kindness
Signs of God – Recognising our talents and using them to bring joy and unity to others