The Holy Cross School community proudly introduced a new addition to its campus. A rock climbing wall was recently installed in the school gymnasium and was unveiled to the students and parents during the first week of the 2015-16 school year. Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation provided a grant to Holy Cross, which helped to fund this large project. For two days in August, the rock wall, housed at Sacred Heart Parish in Royersford, was dismantled, transported and installed in the Holy Cross gymnasium in Collegeville.
Rock climbing engages kids of all ages, sizes and skills, during all seasons of weather. It offers students an alternative to regular workouts and, at the same time, challenges their problem-solving abilities.
Physical education teacher Mrs. Stacy Mauer is “very excited to add the climbing wall to the physical education curriculum at Holy Cross Regional Catholic School.”
“Climbing is a lifetime sport that builds physical, cognitive and social/emotional skills. I thank the Pottstown Health & Wellness Foundation for making this exciting adventure possible,” she said.
The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation’s mission is to enhance the health and wellness of area residents, providing education, funding and programs that motivate people to adopt healthy lifestyles. Visit www.pottstownfoundation.org for more information about the Foundation. Discover Pottstown area’s online community at www.missionhealthyliving.org to learn and share great information on how to lead a healthier life! You can also follow Mission Healthy Living on Facebook and Twitter and The Pottstown Area Health & Wellness Foundation on Pinterest.
