‘Mindfulness’ is the art of ‘paying attention on purpose, in the present moment, without judgement’ (J Kabat-Zinn). ‘Paying attention…present moment…without judgement.’ Our busy, demanding, competitive lives demand the exact opposite from many of us, much of the time, as we frantically run the hamster wheel of Life – so is this nirvana really obtainable? The…

‘Life is tough, and life is not fair. Like life, sports are tough and not always fair. Sports can be a wonderful training ground for Life’s challenges… Practising sportsmanship in everyday life can bring significant benefits to individuals as it can enhance personal growth, foster positive relationships, and improve overall well-being.’ Once again, sport is…

Linking the mind to the body to release the potential of the whole individual person is fundamental to a purposeful education.‘I think, therefore I am.’ (Rene Descartes) However, the quality of this self-discovery, learning and development journey can be or enhanced, or damaged, for each child by the educational opportunities available. Teachers and educationalists know…

‘Any day you had gym class was a weird school day. It started off normal. You had English, Social Studies, and Geometry, then suddenly you’re in ‘Lord of the Flies’ for 40 minutes. You’re hanging from a rope, you have hardly any clothes on, teachers are yelling at you, kids are throwing dodge balls at…

Never underestimate the power of the playground. It is through play that children develop vital awareness of their own independent identity and interests, whilst observing, learning from and interacting with others. It is through undirected play that they explore their own imagination, develop problem-solving skills and gain confidence in themselves. It is whilst playing, that children…