We all know that working in a school isn’t; 9am-3:30pm job done, out the door home and free. Teachers take so much work home and sometimes fitting in a social life, let alone physical activity can seem like a distant dream. Below we are going to have a quick look at ways we can tryContinue reading “Fitting your runs in around the school day”
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What we Learnt about Keeping Children Active during Lockdown?
During both school closure periods a huge emphasis has been put on keeping children’s minds and bodies healthy. There has been such amazing content available and most of it for free. It also became abundantly clear that active breaks from ‘learning’ is a necessity! So, how many of these healthy habits will we continue toContinue reading “What we Learnt about Keeping Children Active during Lockdown?”
Our goals are working documents made to be edited!
It’s the time that we all look back at what we achieved over the past 12 months, and ahead at what we want to achieve over the next. Here are a few thoughts on setting your goals towards Challenge 2021! It’s easy to look around social media and see people who seem to be smashingContinue reading “Our goals are working documents made to be edited!”
Can 10 push ups make you a better teacher???
Burn out, stress, boredom are all things that we can find ourselves feeling throughout our working life. No matter our job role. Even if we love our profession it’s impossible to stay passionate and work at a top level every day. But there are simple things we can do to ensure we can live aContinue reading “Can 10 push ups make you a better teacher???”
Switching up Your Perspective
Last week I went out for a run on a route I know inside out, from my house up to the woods, a little loop then back again. However this time I made one change, I went at night! The environment I found myself in was alien, as if I’d never ran there before inContinue reading “Switching up Your Perspective”
Achieving Peak State… “But how long will it take?”
Guest blog: Chris Chaplen Over the past 18 months I have developed an obsession with motivation, performance and chasing success. I quickly learnt that trying to force yourself into this state of high performance through will power alone would only provide short term results, it becomes easy for the conditioned mind to creep back in,Continue reading “Achieving Peak State… “But how long will it take?””
Cycling Emotions!
I ride my bike everyday to get to school and back and I’ve begun to take note of the range of emotions and thoughts I feel every time I ride. Most are good, some, not so much! Below are my top 5 most common emotions and thoughts I feel whilst riding! See how many youContinue reading “Cycling Emotions!”
Fundraise for your School!
As schools we constantly find ourselves approaching the next fundraising event. National events are so well publicized that I feel there is a sense of expectation for school to take part. There is always a space for these events; the number of people they support, the amount of money that is raised and the amazingContinue reading “Fundraise for your School!”
10 things I’ve learnt from 10 years of commuting to school by bike!
Over the last 10 years I’ve learnt a lot from the bike miles I’ve put into getting to school and back. Here are my top 10 lessons; 1) You become extremely good at telling what vehicle is behind you just from the sound. 2) You get immense pleasure from overtaking a car in traffic whoContinue reading “10 things I’ve learnt from 10 years of commuting to school by bike!”
Fundraising at an organised event: The London Marathon
Taking part in an organised event to raise money for charity, particularly one that is meaningful to you is a roller-coaster of emotions which brings highs and lows. You get to focus directly on the fundraising efforts and completing the event rather than the event organisation. Background: My brother passed away in 2012 from anContinue reading “Fundraising at an organised event: The London Marathon”
Schools' Active Community Coach 