Churcher’s College Junior School & Nursery launches ‘Get Shipshape!’

The launch of ‘Get Shipshape!’ took place at Churcher’s College Junior School and Nursery in Liphook this week. ‘Get Shipshape’ is an exercise programme for mums and babies run by highly experienced teachers from Churcher’s College. 

The programme launched with bookings for the first four weeks at £15, all of which will go to the King’s Arms children’s charity based in Petersfield. ‘Get Shipshape!’ has raised £285 in a sell-out first block of sessions with 19 mums and 8 little ones.

“We recognise that mums want a class that fits in with their busy day, offers challenging exercise and fun,” explained Mrs Ffion Robinson, Head of Churcher’s College Junior School and Nursery. 

“We wanted to create a fitness environment where you are comfortable having your baby with you, a space where they can make noise or move about without it being a problem. The response and sign up has been phenomenal! A great way to raise money for a good cause.”

The ‘Get Shipshape!’ fitness programme was designed and run by Dan Cox, Director of Sport, and Kevin Maguire, Head of Hockey, at Churcher’s College Senior School located in Petersfield. It consists of circuit classes for all levels which can be adapted according to ability. The participants will improve cardiovascular conditioning and lean muscle toning.

“The feedback today from the mums was brilliant,” said Dan Cox, “watching them integrate their babies into the exercises was great to see, what we had in mind when we designed the programme. We will continue to listen and learn so we can adapt as we progress to keep it fresh.”

At the end of the session, all participants were rewarded with a fruit smoothie to re-energise before getting on with the day.