Junior Minister, Leah Scott, delivered a Ministerial Statement in the House of Assembly is in regards to the recent sporting events organized by The Department of Education.
Scott said, Mr Speaker, I attended the 2014 Bermuda School Sports Federation Primary School Track and Field Events for the Primary Schools at National Stadium yesterday, and I will be attending again later today for the Middle Schools Track and Field events. Mr Speaker, sports, whether team-based or individual, are a great activity for children that provide a variety of benefits other than physical activity. Participation in sports can help build self-esteem and confidence, can motivate children to excel academically and can help build social skills. Through sports, children learn leadership skills, team-building skills and communication skills that will help them in school, personal relationships and their future career. Mr Speaker, children who participate in sports get praise and encouragement from coaches and parents, which helps to build self-confidence. They also learn to trust in their own abilities and push themselves.
Mr Speaker, it has been shown that children who participate in athletics excel in academics as well, because they can apply the same principles of dedication and hard work learned through sports participation to their studies.
Mr Speaker, as you can see, there are many positive things happening in our public schools. In particular, Mr Speaker, the arts, and physical education are an important part of any education curriculum and provide our students with a truly well-rounded education. These subjects have been shown to improve a student's educational experience and can lead to greater academic achievement.
Mr Speaker, notwithstanding challenges and budget cuts, our schools continue to do an outstanding job. Teachers, administrators, and other school employees who put in tremendous hours are achieving amazing results. They are working to ensure the success of current and future students.”
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