Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capabilities and attributes which they need for mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing now and in the future. Learning through health and wellbeing enables children and young people to:
- make informed decisions in order to improve their mental, emotional, social and physical wellbeing
- experience challenge and enjoyment
- experience positive aspects of healthy living and activity for themselves
- apply their mental, emotional, social and physical skills to pursue a healthy lifestyle
- make a successful move to the next stage of education or work
- establish a pattern of health and wellbeing which will be sustained into adult life, and which will help to promote the health and wellbeing of the next generation of Scottish children.
Physical Education (PE) is taught by each of our class teachers. We have a huge playing field and selection of equipment. Our teaching team have been developing their approaches in by using Better Movers Thinkers.
All children must have a PE kit consisting of shorts, T-shirt and suitable footwear. Swimming is also part of our PE programme with all pupils from P1-7 having lessons in a 10 week block.
Our Active Schools Co-ordinator also works closely with the school to organise a variety of experiences for the pupils in Bower.
We have implemented a new Health and Wellbeing scheme, ‘Jigsaw’ which covers all areas including sexual health and relationships. Before more sensitive topics are taught in school, parents will be informed via termly newsletters or our Seesaw platform and information about the learning can be provided by request.
In Bower, our P4-7 children have a rota whereby a pair of children organise, display and distribute equipment for their schoolmates to play with at lunchtimes.
Zumba – 6 Week Block
We have a fabulous instructor, Steph. She is self-employed Zumba Instructor based in Wick, Caithness. Having recently completed Zumba kids (7-11 year olds) and Zumba kids junior (4-6 year old olds) training. Her aims is too ‘I would love to incorporate Zumba into schools in my local area to help develop a healthy relationship with fitness whilst encouraging them to try something new!’
Other skills learned in our Zumba classes includes;
Leadership
Respect
Team work
Confidence
Memory/Sequencing
Co ordination/Balance
Spatial Awareness
