As the new academic year got underway, all of our groups – including Post 16 – have been getting back into their gym routines.
The gym provides our students with an opportunity to develop healthy habits, build confidence and understand the importance of looking after both their physical and mental wellbeing.
After the summer break, getting back into a routine is an important part of settling into school life. Students have been gradually rebuilding their confidence, getting familiar with equipment and working on individual goals.
For some students, that might mean challenging themselves to improve their strength or fitness. For others, simply attending regularly, participating and pushing themselves outside their comfort zone can be a significant achievement.
Our Post 16 students have also been getting involved, helping them to develop routines and habits that can support their independence and wellbeing beyond school.
We know that physical activity can play an important role in helping young people manage stress, develop resilience and feel good about themselves. That’s why opportunities such as the gym form an important part of our wider personal development offer.
It’s great to see students back into the routine, supporting one another and beginning the year with a positive approach to their health and wellbeing.
