Twelve Year 8 pupils recently attended the This Girl Can Festival at David Lloyd, where they had the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting fitness and wellbeing activities. The pupils sampled three different sessions designed to promote confidence, health, and enjoyment through exercise. Throughout the day, they also took part in discussions around body confidence and barriers to participation in PE and sport, encouraging positive attitudes towards physical activity and lifelong involvement in exercise and wellbeing. Students also enjoyed sampling a selection of fresh fruit smoothies as part of the event.
The first activity, Spirit in the Mind and Body Studio, introduced pupils to an ancient form of yoga that helped to calm the mind, build strength, and improve flexibility. They also took part in Cardio Tennis, a high-energy workout that combines tennis skills with cardiovascular fitness and endurance training. Finally, pupils enjoyed Blaze, an exciting mix of martial arts, cardio, and strength training that challenged them both physically and mentally. The students represented the school brilliantly, embraced every activity with enthusiasm, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
