Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capacities 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:<\/p>\n
Health and wellbeing in schools covers:<\/p>\n
Within our Health programme we cover three main strands: physical, emotional and social.<\/p>\n
Health and wellbeing cannot exist in a vacuum. It requires exchange of information, mutual support and collaboration with community partners, schools and parents.<\/p>\n
Physical Education is essential to the growth and development of all children and we teach gymnastics, body conditioning, games skills and dance. Each session, Primary 6 pupils receive a block of swimming lessons at Elderslie Baths. Primary 7 pupils visit Elderslie Bowling Club in the first and fourth term to learn the rules of Bowls. The Commonwealth Games of 2014 will be used as a platform to promote many sports and activities, both within and outwith the school curriculum.<\/p>\n
Our Active Schools Co-ordinator is Mr Paul Keegan.<\/p>\n
Wallace Primary School and Nursery Class is a Health Promoting School<\/p>\n
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Learning in health and wellbeing ensures that children and young people develop the knowledge and understanding, skills, capacities 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: \uf0b7 Make informed decisions in order to improve their … <\/p>\n