Two Salford primary schools are giving their kids a fun and healthy boost with new sports activities. Thanks to the help of local charity Salford Red Devils Foundation, children at Lark Hill Primary School and Willow Tree Primary School are getting stuck into team sports and games. These activities aren’t just about getting fit; they’re also teaching kids about teamwork, following rules, and regulating their feelings and actions.
The project is a team effort between the Salford Red Devils Foundation and Great Places Housing Group, which has lots of homes in the neighbourhoods around the schools. It’s all made possible thanks to funding from the Great Places Greater Together Fund, which supports projects that help people in the community with health and wellbeing.
Rebecca Banks, our Community Partnership Manager, thinks this partnership is a great way to help kids learn important life skills like being patient, respectful, and strong in the face of challenges.
Joanne Shepherd from the Salford Red Devils Foundation agrees. She says, “It’s fantastic to see kids growing in confidence, especially after the disruptions caused by COVID-19. By playing sports, kids not only get fitter but also learn to believe in themselves and handle whatever life throws at them. This initiative, supported by Great Places Housing Group, not only provides an invaluable physical learning experience but also helps better prepare young people to live purposeful, positive lives.”
