Hedingham School
Girls fitness sessions
The project funded by the Opening Schools Facilities programme aims to improve participation in these girls only sessions where the girls can build their confidence in a supportive and empowering environment.
This initiative focuses on building confidence among girls by offering a variety of gym equipment and activities tailored to their needs. The sessions are designed to help girls develop their fitness levels, build self-esteem, and encourage a sense of achievement through friendly competitions and personal goals.
The funding has allowed the school to purchase a variety of new gym equipment available to suit individual preferences and fitness goals, as well as developing a range of friendly competitions using a new whiteboard leaderboard, encourage healthy competition and promoting a sense of achievement and pride in those that take part.
Thanks to the funding, the Opening Schools Facilities programme at the school has increased participation in physical activity amongst female students and has helped create and inclusive environment that is not age restrictive.
The project has revealed the importance of providing age-appropriate and inclusive fitness opportunities, with friendly competitions being particularly effective in motivating the girls and fostering a sense of pride. Moving forward, the focus will be on maintaining the high participation rates, continuing to support the girls in their fitness journeys, and exploring additional activities that can further enhance their experience.
