A PAIR of Port Glasgow school pupils got involved in an area-wide school fitness challenge.
The Inverclyde Schools Move challenge was organised by Inverclyde Council's Active Schools sports development team to motivate staff, pupils and their families to increase activity levels during lockdown.
Participants were encouraged to go walking, running or cycling in streets near their home to contribute towards their school's success on a weekly leaderboard.
Alison Logue's sons Andrew, 10, and Callum, seven, were among the St Michael's Primary pupils who took part.
She said: "It got the boys motivated to exercise around school work and they enjoyed the competitive side of the challenge."
Councillor Jim Clocherty, Inverclyde Council’s convener of education and communities, said: "This has been a terrific challenge to motivate pupils and families to keep fit.
"The response was excellent. Let’s hope our pupils and families continue to stay active."
Councillor Ronnie Ahlfeld, Inverclyde’s sports champion, added: "With so much time being spent at home recently, it can be difficult to find the motivation to exercise so this has been a fun way to encourage our young people and their families to increase their activity levels.
"Whether it’s going for a run, a bike ride or simply going for a walk, exercise is great for the body and mind and has never been more important than it is now.
"Well done to Active Schools for organising this and to everyone who took part."
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