On Thursday 3rd November a group of Year 5/6 children went to St Cuthbert Mayne and took part in the ‘A’ Games. The ‘A’ Games is an annual alternative event which is organised by the Young Sports Ambassadors at St Cuthbert Mayne. The aim of the event is to increase participation, encourage healthy lifestyles and inspire all young people to benefit from the positive values of physical activity and sport.
The children took part in a fun morning of alternative activities including Bounce Fitness, Table Tennis, Orienteering and Wave boarding with an emphasis on enjoyment and discovery and not competition.
All the children received a water bottle, fruit and drink from the event and hopefully they left with an understanding that physical activity doesn’t have to mean the usual team ball games like football and netball and can be found in other enjoyable forms.
Children’s comments:
“We enjoyed the music and the orienteering, they were both fantastic! I loved the A Games, it was amazing and I hope I get to go again next year!”
“I loved the A Games because it was fun!”