Inverness Royal Academy pupils choose new gym kit

Pupils with additional support needs at Inverness Royal Academy will be able to access specialist outdoor gym equipment thanks to a charity.

The equipment at Inverness Royal Academy is designed to promote healthy living and stress relief.

Participants of the Leonard Cheshire in Scotland’s Can Do Sport programme could put forward ideas and select pieces of kit, while also becoming involved with the design and installation of the equipment.

The programme has used year-long £10,000 funding from the Year of Young People National Fund to allow individuals to build new skills and self-confidence, as well as participate in a range of sporting activities, including climbing, dancing and triathlons across Scotland.

Jill Murray, Can Do co-ordinator for Inverness, said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to have the honour of working with these young people, seeing them progress through the project and increase in confidence, I am really proud of all participants and how they can improve their health and wellbeing to be as independent as they choose.”

Academy teacher Maire O’Boyle said: “It has been a very positive project which students have enthused over. The tai chi discs are a fantastic addition to the outdoor learning facilities and will assist with health and wellbeing.”

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