Participation in a Suitcase Circus program will encourage students to:
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Learn new physical skills whilst enjoying some active exercise.
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Develop a productive self-acceptance of their current physical coordination & skill level.
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Strive for continual self improvement without needing to emphasise competition.
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Make meaningful links between different learning areas.
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Improve their perseverance when attempting new skills.
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Be safe & take appropriate risks.
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Each of the Suitase Circus activities offers:
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The initial ‘WOW' factor.
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A simple starting point.
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Incremental step-by-step progress.
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Scope for infinite improvement.
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The opportunity for appropriate showing off, with attendant self-esteem boost.
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Cooperative behaviour with less risk of injury than many sports.
"Hey, look... I'm doing it!"
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