The prosecution said the children led active lives, taking part in PE classes and activities including music, drama and dance, without any difficulties.

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Ms Cush said the council had increased both the range of activities and the number of classes in leisure centres in order to appeal to a much broader range of children.

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The 100 pupils from 10 schools took part in activities including drumming workshops, art classes, and multi-media classes so they could learn how to put up their own websites.

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They had been planning to attend political training classes and participate in group activities during the day and sleep in tents at night, he said.

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In South Korea more than 130 schools in Gyeonggi province cancelled classes or restricted outdoor activities because of fears of contaminated rain.

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Even the high-impact fitness classes were less in demand than yoga and other low-impact activities.

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Where there are sex-segregated classes or athletic activities, including intramural and interscholastic athletics, all students must be allowed to participate in a manner consistent with their gender identity.

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