Megan and the dream team for sports and activity in our school organised a brilliant cross country event today. We ask a lot of our teachers and it always thrills me to see their willingness to go the extra 10kms for the children. Our staff is very special and i can say that from the perspective of having taught in 14 schools.
Cath Pratten started a running group before school each week and we saw the benefits of fitness and endurance in several of the children. Some children really struggled with fitness and being able to complete the race even after the first lap. Most dug deep and regathered their strength to push on. It was lovely to see so many finish the whole race, or at least make a good attempt to do as much as they could. I always feel a little sad about the number of children who take a "sickie" on sports days. Our job is to encourage courage by supporting children to overcome their feears and give things a go. Enabling children to opt out is a disservice. Lets work together to help our children to be brave and to tackle things that they think are hard
We have some incredibly talented sports people in our school and with encouragement those children will go on to bigger and better. Man that makes me feel proud. Well done parents, grandparents, whanau for being a wonderful support for your tamariki. They will remember you turning up to cheer them on.
