Mitchell and Xander are both in a club at school. It’s short name is Running Club. The purpose is to generate enthusiasm for exercise and movement and a bit for some form of competition. The kids do laps around the school earning miles (4 laps equals a mile). They also can earn miles outside of school by walking or running as long as they are validated by parents.
Last year Xander was in the club and because we walk to school and back nearly every day, he had the most miles in the whole school (over 300 miles).
This year both boys have already reached their 75 miles certificate. Below is Mitchell showing his off:
Xander will probably get his 100 miles certificate later this week (assuming no more snow days).
Also check out for other shots in our photo gallery (see the tab at the top of the page) and then under camera shots/school 06-07.