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From The Principal’s Desk From The Principal’s Desk

The Benefits of Sports in School

It was a very fiercely Sports in schools offer a wide range of benefits that ex-

contested and compet- tend beyond physical fitness. Here are some key ad-

itive event, with each vantages:

House trying to win as Physical Health

many races as possible. Sports help students stay at a healthy weight, develop

strong bodies, and reduce the risk of health problems
On Thursday, there was a group of 38 students like obesity and heart disease.
from KS3 who left on the Egypt Trip. They were

all very excited to be going. It will be a wonder- Teamwork
ful experience as they visit some of the wonders Through sports, students learn to cooperate, com-
of the ancient world. The tour includes trips to municate, and rely on teammates, which helps them
the Pyramids, the Karnak Temple and Abu Sim- work well with others in various life situations.
bel. It also includes a cruise along the Nile Riv-
er, where students will spend four nights on the Mental Health
Robert Franklin cruise boat. They will get the chance to observe Exercise during sports releases happy hormones
Principal the traditional Felucca boats as they glide up (endorphins), reducing stress and helping students

and down the river. We wish them a very enjoy- better handle school pressures.

able and successful trip.
Dear Parents, Social Skills

Thank you to all parents who came to the In- Sports interactions improve communication, social
e have come to the end of what ter-House Sports Day last Saturday. I hope that skills, and adaptability when dealing with different

has been an extremely busy and you had a very enjoyable time. It was a very people.
W productive half term. This half- fiercely contested and competitive event, with
term is always packed full of events and each House trying to win as many races as Academic Enhancement Through Sports
activities as we try to conclude the ma- possible. In the end, Congo House emerged as Here are some ways in which sports can contribute to
jor outdoor events before the start of the the winners in a very close-run battle. academic excellence:
rainy season. It has also been a very fruitful
half term in terms of academics, with de- Almost all School have a Sports Day. Sports Improved Concentration and Focus
partments pushing through the curriculum bring many benefits and also enhance aca- Physical activity enhances cognitive function, improv-
and mock examinations for the Year 11 stu- demic learning. Below I have listed some of the ing memory, concentration, and academic task per-

dents. value that sports in general and Sports Day in formance.
particular, add to a school. Stress Reduction
Sports provide a healthy outlet for stress, aiding stu-
dents in managing academic pressures effectively.

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