Active Schools
What is Active Schools?
Active Schools is a term given to all schools in Scotland that provide pupils with the opportunities to get active and adopt heathier lifestyles. The aim of Active Schools is to give school-aged children the tools, motivation and opportunities to be more active throughout their school years and into adulthood. These opportunities are available before, during and after school, as well as in the wider community.
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Why do we need Active Schools?
As a nation, Scotland is inactive, unfit and increasigly overweight. Worryingly this trend starts long before young people leave school. Active Schools aims to encourage young people to participate in physical activity as part of their everyday lives and sustain lifelong activity in order to prevent these problems. (All Active Schools Activities are fully accessible for additional support needs participants.)
What can we offer?
- Lunchtime and after school activities
- Create new and support existing clubs
- Linking schools to local clubs
- Breakfast Clubs, Club Golf, TOPS Activities, Fitness Sessions,
Walking/Cycling to School Playground Games/Development of Playgrounds - Training and Recruicment of volunteers
- Sport Festivals, Health Days Health Weeks
- Fundraising Events, Holiday Programmes
- Primary 7 to High School Transition Programmes
- Outdoor Adventure!
Active Schools is not just about getting children and young people to take part in formal sport and exercise. It also aims to introduce healthy living practises and more activity into their daily lives through active travel play, dance and healthy eating!
What are the benefits?
School
- Increased concentration
- Improved School Ethos/Morale
- Higher Educational Attainment
Community
- Social Inclusion
- Closer links with local clubs
- Stronger Community Spirit
Children
- Health Improvement
- Social Skills
- Sense of Achievement
- Improved Self Esteem
- Increased Motivation
- Improved Coordination
- FUN
Support for local clubs?
Active Schools are also keen to support local clubs and activities!
If your club provides activity or sport to kids then we are keen to get involved and help!
We can hep in forming links with local schools to increase numbers and attendance levels for your clubs!
Contact your local Active Schools Officer for more information!!!
How can I get involved?
The active schools framework is reliant on the input and support many different people and associations!
Parental support and inclusion in the programme is encouraged and welcomed!
We are currently looking for volunteers of all ages and abilities to support the programme.
Any amount of time you can give is one step closer to helping children lead heathier more active lifestyles!
You can help in many ways, from taking after school clubs to helping with transport or fund raising events!
Make a difference for the children of South Ayrshire, have fun, make friends and gain rewarding experiences in the process!
Contact your local Active Schools Officer for more information!!!