Orphir Community School, Orkney Islands

At Orphir Community School in the Orkney Islands, The Daily Mile is a key part of our school’s wellbeing approach. Staff see it as a wonderful way to engage positively with both physical and mental health. One teacher shared, “Participating in the Daily Mile is a wonderful way to engage positively with our wellbeing. Following the principles of The 5 Ways to Wellbeing, it allows us to:”

• Stay Active – A great way to keep moving and stay healthy.
• Connect – The perfect opportunity to chat with others you may not always get the chance to talk to.
• Keep Learning – It opens up conversations about the importance of physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
• Give – Giving time to one another during The Daily Mile is a reminder that sometimes, the best gift you can give is simply someone’s company.
• Take Notice – In Orkney, it helps everyone appreciate the stunning open spaces around them and the beauty of their surroundings.

For schools looking to get involved, we have some simple advice: “The Daily Mile doesn’t have to be difficult or overcomplicated. Sometimes the simplest things in life have the most impact. At Orphir Community School, we LOVE it!”