As part of children's the Youth Sport Trust's campaign, the Trust aimed to raise awareness of the Chief Medical Officers' physical activity guidelines and get more children, families and schools pledging to play throughout June.

Olympic athlete Liz Johnson at Ysgol Derwenfa Primary School as part of the National School Sports Week. Photo: Paul Currie

With the theme 'Play For Fun, Play For 60', a day of activities at Ysgol Derwenfa, in Leeswood got underway - including new sports such as Kin-Ball - with special guest gold medal-winning Paralympian and Athlete Mentor for Youth Sport Trust, Liz Johnson.

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Swimmer Liz helped to bring the campaign to life for the youngsters and put the focus on fun, following up with a Q&A session with pupils.

Pupils even got their hands on an Olympic torch, courtesy of Trust development manager Wales, Steve Thomas.

Headteacher Andy Jones,Youth Sports Trust developmenet manager Wales, Steve Thomas and deputy headteacher John Jones, with pupils during National School Sports Week.

Headteacher Andy Jones said: "It's nice to be recognised by the Trust. One of our non negotionables at the school is activity.

"The children have had lots of opportunity to represent the school. But it's not just about the winning, it's about enjoyment and fun, getting out the classroom, which is good for wellbeing and a clear mind."

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Lisa McHendry, director of innovation and insight at the Youth Sport Trust, added: "We want the Government to run a national campaign. For parents, teachers, schools and businesses to take the pledge to play, to help embed that behaviour.

Ysgol Derwenfa Primary School during National School Sports Week. Photo: Paul Currie

"Through our athlete mentors, we show what's possible, inspiration and aspiration, that things can be achievable. And the importance of accessibility in a cost of living crisis."

Alison Oliver, chief executive of the Youth Sport Trust, said: "The Chief Medical Officers' guidelines tell us children need to be active for 60 minutes every day. Yet our research shows us that public awareness of this target is low, even though is it key to children's health and happiness.

Ysgol Derwenfa Primary School pupils play Kin-Ball. Photo: Paul Currie

"Whilst 86% of parents believe that sport and play are important parts of every young person's education and development, only 42% are aware that children should be active for 60 minutes a day on average over the course of a week.

"We are grateful to Ysgol Derwenfa Primary School for supporting National School Sports Week. It is great to see young people finding fun ways to be active together. This is a key part of the urgent action we need to support more young people, schools and families to play for fun, and play for 60."

The campaign, sponsored by Sports Direct, has seen 2,800 equipment packs distributed to schools across the country.