Enniscorthy Guardian

School tours can play a big part in helping children develop as people

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SCHOOL tours play a big part in the social life of children across the country.

While the academic aspect of school is obviously of paramount importance there is no getting away from the need for social interactio­n among children and how it helps them develop the social skills that will enable to maximise their potential in adulthood.

With that in mind school tours can play a big part in helping children develop as people and if the tour is based around an engaging physical activity that’s even better.

The health and well-being of children attending school is one of the most important aspects to school life.

School tours, while they may only occur once-a-year, are very important for a number of reasons.

Children always look forward to them and for many pupils the main recurring topic of conversati­on throughout the school year is where is the school tour going?

Activity tours are definitely worth considerin­g - especially if the tour is taking place during the late spring or summer when the weather is good and outdoor activities can be utilised.

Such tours help with the physical exercise of the children while also giving them an opportunit­y to develop their teamwork interactio­n and social skills.

The annual school tour might seem to be an occasional escape from the routine of classroom work but it’s far more important than that.

Why not consider an activity based tour for your school? It will provide plenty of fun, loads of interactio­n and help the children socially and physically and that will be very beneficial to them in the long run.

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