Huntly pupils go the distance to improve their fitness
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A commitment by pupils at the Gordon Primary school in Huntly to improve their fitness levels has paid off after a 1km running challenge.
The event, run by PSA Natasha Reid started in April, with 60 participants signing up to take part in a challenge to complete at least 30 sessions held in the school grounds.
As Ms Reid explained: "They have been able to start at their own pace and over the weeks, they have all progressed.
"Some who were not runners at all are now able to complete the course, while others have been working to improve their times.
"I also let them set their own goals for an end of session challenge and not only did they beat their own times we recorded back at the start but several were able to take on laps, even pushing past the 5km distance which is amazing."
She continued: "The support from the school and the pupils themselves has been fantastic, the effects it's had have been visible with better motivation and concentration in class.
Teacher Mr Nunn have been taken part said: "Pupils have really taken to this and can see both their own and other children's progress.
"All the kids have benefited from this and have become super enthusiastic about running, and this has been reflected in their PE lessons where there has been a much greater interest in running activities."
With the activity now completed as the term draws to a close on Friday, pupils who completed the challenge were presented with special key-rings and a certificate to mark their achievement.
