Two of the biggest topics abounding in the British media of late are child obesity and the debate over ‘Britishness’. Arising at 7.30am today to the sounds of whistles and schoolchildren, I witnessed a neat solution to both.
I saw row upon row of schoolchildren lining up in their spots field to perform a raising of the flag ceremony. This is, according to my wife, a great honour bestowed upon the classroom monitor in each school.
Each week every class from every year (grade) is handed responsibility of raising the flag at a morning ceremony on Monday, and a closing ceremony on Friday. The class prefect, voted for in a democratic vote at intervals throughout the school year handles the flag.
Accompanying the flag-raising is a half hour morning fitness workout iinvolving all manner of exercises, which in my view not only keeps children active, but also stimulates the brain for the day ahead.
Attendance is compulsory, and no DIY sick note or disinterested parent will suffice as an excuse.
A lesson in discipline it seems is also a benefit.
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