Our climbing wall is something that students like to use and it offers a wide variety of benefits. Climbing walls challenge the “whole” child. 

Using a climbing wall:

• builds strength and coordination.
• encourages risk-taking in a safe way.
• strengthens executive function skills.

When students spend time climbing, they build resilience and perseverance. It is an activity that is both very individual and collaborative. Students support each other and offer advice while they climb together. 

Students can easily see their progress. This helps them build confidence and develop self-efficacy. 

Climbing on a climbing wall is a great activity in a school that values whole-child education because, along with the physical benefits, there are social-emotional benefits.

When students use a climbing wall they:

• build resilience and perseverance.
• boost their confidence and self-efficacy.
• practice supporting and encouraging each other.

We are so lucky to have a thoughtful and challenging physical education program that offers a wide range of ways to be active!