Five million-plus kids involved in incredible health initiative – started by British school teacher in playground
MORE than five millions children are now taking part in an incredible health initiative – started by a school headteacher.
The The Daily Mile – which launched in 2012 – has gone from a playground health kick to worldwide phenomenon.
It involves classes heading outside to run, walk or wheel around the school grounds for 15 minutes a day.
The initiative started with just 30 children in a Scottish school to more than five million kids.
And around 20,000 education institutions in 96 countries across the world are now involved.
Elaine Wyllie came up with the idea when she was headteacher of St Ninian’s Primary School in Stirling, Scotland.
She said: “Today we are recognising the tremendous milestone of five million children worldwide engaged in The Daily Mile at their schools.
“However, it is the teachers and pupils who get outside every day to enjoy their Daily Mile and the stories about the positive impacts on their lives that we are really celebrating.
“” am immensely proud of the achievements of schools, teachers and children over the past 12 years, and the role that we at The Daily Mile Foundation and our partners have played in supporting this.
“And we still have work to do.
“We are committed to our vision of a world where every child can enjoy the benefits of physical activity.
“We want more schools, teachers, parents, and children to establish daily physical activity as a core part of their school day, ensuring our children become healthier, happier, and better learners.”
The Daily Mile foundation revealed how the exercise can enhance kids’ ability in class from any background or age.
They say it helps with fitness, heightens alertness, and boosts concentration levels.
The initiative is called The Daily Mile as children tend to run a mile on average during the 15 minutes.
It has been adopted by schools across the world, including UK, Ireland, United States, Canada, New Zealand, and South Africa.
Learn more at www.thedailymile.co.uk.