Our secondary students are always in motion! However, yesterday was particularly special as they united with students from across Canada for the exhilarating #TakeMeOutsideDay Challenge on October 18th.
Come rain or snow, our dedicated students persist with their daily two fifteen-minute walks. This 30-minute daily physical activity, combined with other tasks and assignments, contributes to their health and physical education credit.
Research shows the multitude of benefits that regular daily walks offer students, including heightened focus and attention by enhancing blood flow to the brain and reducing stress, thereby boosting cognitive performance. Furthermore, it fosters improved mental well-being, reducing anxiety and cultivating a sense of relaxation, which creates an optimal learning environment.
Our students are fully committed to the year-long challenge of taking their learning outdoors! Let’s wish them luck as they’ve been entered into a draw to win fantastic prizes by the Take Me Outside for Learning Team!
