This week, Year 5 were excited to begin their City Community Trust Joy of Moving Project.

During their first session, the children explored the importance of physical movement and developed their understanding of what physical activity is and how it contributes to a healthy lifestyle. They discussed the benefits of keeping active and learned about the positive impact exercise can have on both physical and mental wellbeing.

As part of the session, the children took part in a heart rate experiment, measuring how their heart rate changed before and after exercise. This helped them understand how their bodies respond to physical activity and why regular movement is so important for keeping healthy.

The session also included plenty of energetic fun in the hall, where the children enjoyed playing active games such as Rock, Paper, Scissors Tag and Crazy Tag. These activities encouraged teamwork, quick thinking and lots of movement, ensuring everyone was active and engaged throughout the session.

The children had a fantastic start to the programme, and we are looking forward to seeing what they learn in the coming weeks.