When I was at secondary school, Monday morning assemblies were the low-point of the week – and not just because it was Monday morning. I remember the agony of sitting cross-legged on the floor for an hour, without moving once. The whole school emerged from this weekly gathering stiff and uncomfortable, having paid little attention and completely physically and mentally unprepared for the rest of the working day. For millions of unfortunate students around the globe, lack of opportunity to move around at school and, particularly, during lessons is a daily reality. The great tragedy is . . .
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