At Barnfield Primary School, movement isn’t just encouraged—it’s a core part of the school day! Averaging an incredible 15,000 steps and 69 active minutes per day, the students are currently at the top of the Moki League! 🏆
So, what’s their secret?
Building Movement into the School Day 👟
As part of their behavior policy, Barnfield Primary School has integrated regular movement breaks into lessons. These breaks aren’t just about standing up and stretching—they’re full of engaging activities like Just Dance, Go Noodle, and other fun class games.
Active Lifestyles Beyond the Classroom
The commitment to physical activity extends beyond lesson time:
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Lunchtime and After-School Sports Clubs – From competitive tournaments to casual play, students have a variety of options to stay active.
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TFL Travel for Life Scheme – Walking, cycling, scooting, and the ‘Park & Stride’ initiative encourage families to build more movement into their daily routine.
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Golden Time & Sports as Rewards – Recognizing and celebrating participation with extra use of the AstroTurf and sports incentives keeps students engaged and motivated.
The Impact of an Active Culture
As Cat Rodrigues told us, "We've realised as a school that the pupils respond well to regular physical activity, and it works well as a behaviour management strategy." Their passionate headteacher has been instrumental in embedding these initiatives, creating a school culture where activity is both valued and celebrated.
Inspired? If your school has success stories with Moki Bands, we’d love to hear about them! Whether it’s a short video or a quick chat, your experiences could inspire other schools to get moving.
Interested in making movement a bigger part of your school’s day? Book a call with us here.
— Moki