WMEMS has developed an inviting culture of sport participation, inclusion, and achievement. Several factors have created momentum for these athletic endeavors.
- Physical Education at WMEMS is a celebrated subject. Students love participating in activities whether they are traditional, like soccer or football, or more novel like student creations of dodgeball.
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Our intramural program has shown significant growth in popularity amongst middle school students over the last few years. Students have taken leadership roles on our athletic council (first year), and have organized teams according to a school-wide house-team system.
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Teachers and parents volunteers play a pivotal role in our program. Teachers and gifted parents extend their expertise to coach numerous inter-school teams. The parent association and Diamond Athletics, have also sponsored the purchase of heart rate monitors, a technological tool for Physical Education that has been very effective in reaching goal-setting and motivational targets.
- Inter-school competition has grown. WMEMS has partnered with both the Manitoba Christian Schools Association and Pembina Trails School Division in order to participate at various levels of appropriate competition. These opportunities for sport have made the inclusion of athletes and the development of skills a BIG part of WMEMS's unique fabric.
The Runners Club is a shining example of the significance of sport at WMEMS. Back in 1999, our school had 7 diligent runners from middle school. Growth and excitement steadily increased, requiring the program to evolve. Today, over 80 grade 2-5 students are running three times a week during the noon hour break until Father's Day in June. In addition, 32 middle schoolers (and 5 alumni) practice before and after school in preparation for several upcoming events.
Our middle school students are benefiting from a wide range of inter-school, intramural, and physical education pursuits. Watch the WMEMS Eagles continue to soar in sport as participation, inclusion and achievement continue to propel the value of athletics forward.
