Frayne, Terry Dunn the most active

A recent study released by Sydney University emphasised and reiterated the positive correlation between students who participate in regular physical activity and academic performance. Ask any staff member to provide examples of past students with high levels of physical activity, and they will tell you there is a common thread; that these students were able to attain higher academic results.

Through their passions these students have developed the skills required to do so; organisation, self-motivation, reduced stress levels and higher concentration skills, to name a few.

What was interesting about the recent study was that it highlighted that the areas of the strongest academic growth experienced by participation in physical activity was in the subject areas of Maths and Science. The study also stated that physical activity engaged in during school hours was most beneficial.

So, to all our wonderful students, if you don’t already, take up the opportunities to participate in practical classes — be it PE, elective PE classes or outdoor education, EISM sport or other recreational sport programs offered at the College.

Our Active April campaign was one way to encourage students to undertake physical activity and to raise awareness of the importance of being physically active. During April, including the school holidays, students were invited to represent their College House and participate in ‘Active April’ whereby they logged any physical activity that they engaged in across the month. Over 100 students participated and logged their activity hours.

Along with recording their hours of physical activity, they also recorded the types of physical activities they engaged in. The most popular activities for our students were walking, running, riding, basketball, AFL and going to the gym.

The House with the highest number of participants was Frayne. The House with the highest number of hours logged was Terry Dunn with 459 hours of physical activity logged for the month of April.

Congratulations and thank you to all students who participated. An extra congratulations to the following students who excelled in the hours undertaken:

It was also great to see many staff participate, with Mr Greg Hysted, Ms Simone Esmonde and Lachlan Riddiford (our Health and PE trainee) leading the way.