{"id":3648,"date":"2024-11-13T17:25:19","date_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:25:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=3648"},"modified":"2024-11-13T17:25:20","modified_gmt":"2024-11-13T17:25:20","slug":"primary-1-4-rugby-enthusiasm-continues","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=3648","title":{"rendered":"Primary 1-4 Rugby Enthusiasm Continues!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Our Primary 1-4 pupils had their third rugby session this Wednesday afternoon, and it\u2019s safe to say they\u2019re absolutely loving it! The excitement was contagious as they practised their rugby skills with boundless enthusiasm and energy. Each session has seen them grow in confidence and coordination, and this week was no different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This time, the group stayed on the concrete, so there was no muddy clothing to worry about! \ud83e\uddfc Parents, you\u2019ll be pleased to know the uniforms stayed clean. Have a look at the photos to see the young players in action, learning to pass, catch, and work as a team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s fantastic to see how eager they are to take part and support each other, making each session a memorable and positive experience for everyone involved!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UNCRC Rights Covered:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Article 15<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Freedom of association<\/em>: Pupils join the rugby group, fostering social connections and shared activities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 29<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Goals of education<\/em>: The sessions contribute to the children\u2019s personal and physical development, encouraging skills like cooperation and resilience.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Article 31<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Leisure, play, and culture<\/em>: Rugby provides a structured, fun environment for pupils to enjoy physical play and learn new skills.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SDG Goals:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Goal 3<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Good Health and Well-being<\/em>: Rugby sessions promote physical activity, enhancing both physical and mental well-being.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal 4<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Quality Education<\/em>: The sessions introduce teamwork, discipline, and persistence, key skills for holistic education.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Goal 5<\/strong> \u2013 <em>Gender Equality<\/em>: Rugby is accessible to all, fostering an inclusive environment for both boys and girls.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>SHANARRI Indicators:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Healthy<\/strong>: Pupils engage in physical exercise, building strength and coordination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Active<\/strong>: The rugby sessions encourage active play, helping pupils develop motor skills and fitness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Achieving<\/strong>: Children gain confidence as they improve in rugby skills, feeling a sense of accomplishment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Responsible<\/strong>: Rugby encourages responsibility, as pupils learn to work together and follow rules.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Included<\/strong>: Every child is part of the team, fostering inclusion and a sense of belonging.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Meta-skills:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Collaborating<\/strong>: Working together in drills and games helps pupils learn teamwork.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Focusing<\/strong>: Rugby exercises concentration, as players focus on passing, catching, and positioning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adapting<\/strong>: Learning a new sport helps pupils adapt to new movements and strategies.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Initiative<\/strong>: Pupils are encouraged to take initiative by participating actively and supporting teammates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sense-making<\/strong>: Simple plays and drills help children develop thinking skills as they learn to understand and coordinate actions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communicating<\/strong>: Clear communication is key in rugby, helping players pass effectively and support one another.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrity<\/strong>: Rugby fosters a sense of fairness and respect, encouraging pupils to play honestly and uphold good sportsmanship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" data-id=\"3657\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/public\/stjosephsprimary\/uploads\/sites\/8813\/2024\/11\/13172201\/IMG_9572-768x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3657\" 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The excitement was contagious as they practised their rugby skills with boundless enthusiasm and energy. Each session has seen them grow in confidence and coordination, and this week was no different. This time, the group stayed on the concrete, so there was no muddy clothing to worry about! \ud83e\uddfc<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/?p=3648\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":20916,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3648","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3648","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/20916"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=3648"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3648\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3663,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3648\/revisions\/3663"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=3648"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=3648"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/dg\/stjosephsprimary\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=3648"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}