Woodseats Marathon Challenge

The marathon challenge was taken up by 100% of Y6 pupils at Woodseats Primary School. The aim of the project was to engage all Y6 pupils during lunch times in jogging, walking and running around a designated perimeter line within the school grounds.

Before the project started staff measured the perimeter of the school grounds to determine the distance travelled per lap. Calculations were then made to determine how many laps children would have to run or walk to cover one mile. Milestones were set to achieve a series of bronze (15 miles), silver (20 miles) and gold (26 miles) awards.

To create awareness of the challenge and encourage participation staff used class assemblies to speak to pupils in order to gain their input and suggestions. Pedometers were purchased and mileage sheets were created to record the distance travelled by the pupils. Every lunch time the pedometers were signed out to the pupils and the number of steps recorded at the end of the session, this was then calculated into miles and recorded.

Staff produced certificates to mark achieving the awards and all pupils have achieved gold status with some pupils even completing two marathons! A presentation was made during assemblies to congratulate pupils on their achievements and a special award was given to the child who had completed the furthest distance. Children were allowed to keep their pedometers over the summer holidays to encourage them to saty active.

The Schools Learning Mentor said “It was inspiring for teachers and other pupils in the school to see the year 6′s every lunchtime motivated, active and working as a group to achieve their awards – this is something we will certainly repeat again next year”

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