Social Paediatrics in Saskatoon in Association with St. Mary's

“We have agility every Tuesday to Thursday. Agility is like a hard workout. It is very
tiring after working like that. Agility is fun because we play games too! After agility I
feel more energized.”
- St. Mary’s School Student
"Agility is fun we go there mostly every day. It’s a good way to stretch your body. We
play games and relay races too. We walk to and from agility all the time. We feel good
after agility."
- St. Mary’s School Student
"My time spent as an Agility Program instructor at St. Mary's has been both a rewarding
and positive experience. The kids have had an enthusiastic response to the activities,
games and skills we bring each week. The program has given the kids the opportunity to
develop new motor skills and movement patterns on a daily basis. I have seen their (kids)
confidence grow and their attitudes toward physical activity improve tremendously. The
teacher's have expressed that the activity time spent in the Agility Program has resulted
in wonderful improvement in both the student's behaviour and the overall learning
environment in the classroom. I look forward to continuing my involvement in the
Agility Program's progression and its future expansion to other schools."
- Andrew Leslie – Kinesiology 481 practicum student
"Nutrition is an important factor in health and is one of the most important modifiable
determinants of chronic disease. Healthy food policy, in combination with community
collaboration and available nutrition services, will shape the nutrition habits of the
students, staff and families at St. Mary School. Developing healthy eating habits early on
will not only affect their present health but will impact their future wellbeing."
- Theo Phillips, Registered Dietitian
“As an administrator, I believe it is vital that the spiritual, emotional, intellectual and
physical aspects of a child be nurtured and supported. The additional programs allow
educators and other professionals to work together in supporting students in all four
areas. For too many years educators have been left to address the increasing emotional
and physical needs of children in a setting that is designed for primarily an intellectual
focus. Of course within the Catholic School Division our mandate also allows us to
address the spiritual needs of children. Only in addressing all four areas as needed
for each child will we see student success and growth.
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