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= What is Active Schools? =

Active Schools is a key element of the Scottish Government's drive to get Scotland more active; a commitment outlined in the National Physical Activity Strategy, Let's Make Scotland More Active.

The fundamental aim of the Active Schools Network is to offer all children and young people the opportunities and motivation to adopt active, healthy lifestyles, now and into adulthood.

I am the Active Schools Coordinator for the Perth High Rural Cluster and St John's Academy City Cluster and I am responsible for developing and supporting an infrastructure for Active Schools within the school and wider community. I do this by recruiting, supporting and sustaining a network of volunteers, coaches, leaders and teachers who in turn deliver physical activity and sport before, during and after school and in the wider community.

In particular it is my role to increase participation amongst "hard to reach groups" by adopting a targeted approach towards:


 * girls and young women
 * children and young people with a disability
 * children and young people from black and minority ethnic backgrounds
 * children and young people in areas of socio-economic disadvantage (regeneration/SIMD areas)
 * children and young people not currently involved in physical activity and sport

Christine Cook Active Schools Coordinator Perth High Rural Cluster & St John's City Cluster Tel: 07824 529 764