Willingdon School offers a vibrant physical education and health program taught by several specialists for all levels. Students in both campuses use the gyms, mini-gym, school yards, outdoor parks/fields and other learning spaces for lessons. The objective of the Physical Education and Health program is to encourage all students and Willingdon families to adopt a healthy and active lifestyle. Students are taught the importance of physical as well as emotional health and safety. Students are introduced to a wide variety of physical activities. The focus is on the development of their own skills and the process it takes to get there, not the end result. Students are encouraged to set a goal, get out of their comfort zone and help each other achieve their individual goal. The corner stones of physical and health education at Willingdon are resilience, hard work, respect and the importance of offering a helping hand.
At Willingdon Elementary School, our Physical Education program provides students with the opportunity to develop fundamental movement skills along with virtues such as perseverance, responsibility, cooperation and wellness. In addition, the Physical Educators aim to create a positive learning environment through a wide range of physical activities.
- Increase interest in voluntary physical activity participation among kindergarten to level six students.
- Develop movement skills and strategies that will facilitate participation in a wide range of physical activities.
- Develop important social skills such as teamwork, problem-solving, and leadership.
- Promote fair play and ethics in sport.
- Promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
- Participation in a variety of activities such as gymnastics, circus, yoga, rhythmic activities, fitness, kinball, basketball, running, and team-building.
- Extra-curricular activities such as ball hockey, basketball and a cross country club.
- Attend GMAA activities such as the Halo Race and Cross Country Run.
- Outdoor Education trip for level 4-6 students.
- Nutrition workshops for all levels.
The corner stones of physical and health education at Willingdon are resilience, hard work, respect and the importance of offering a helping hand.