Recently, due to the poor economy, the government has cut back on funding available to schools. Therefore, it is understandable that difficult decisions have to be made by the school principle in regard to where money should be spent. One of his proposals is sell the sports fields so that the school can afford some expensive equipment for the science laboratories. However, from my point of view, this would be a mistake for a number of reasons.
First of all, research has shown that obesity levels amongst teenagers are on the rise, leading to future problems such as heart attacks and diabetes. Selling the sports fields would add to this problem. In addition, other scientific studies have shown a direct link to between doing sports and personal well-being. The more sports we do, the better we fell, and this will have a positive impact on our lives, both personally and academically. After all, doesn’t a healthy body lead to a healthy mind. Finally, our sports teams are a source of pride in the local community. Without adequate sports facilities, teams will find it hard to practice and improve.
In conclusion, while there is no doubt that having up-to-date scientific equipment is important, I believe that it shouldn’t be to the exclusion of sporting activities.
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