Active Schools Week 2025 was brought to a close with our annual Sports Day with a GAA twist.
A big thank you to James, Aoife and the rest of the team for putting on a great day of activities on the community pitch.
It is wonderful to have such great facilities on our doorstep.
Active Schools Week Day 4 marked the much anticipated arrival of the annual Teachers v Pupils challenge. This year we decided to hold a number of doubles badminton matches between the teachers and 6th class. After a number of closely fought games it was all square in the standings. There was no other option but to hold a tie breaker! In the end the 6th class took the win much to the delight of the pupils who had done so well in creating an electric atmosphere!
To finish the day we were delighted to take delivery of our Active Schools Flag on successful completion of the 2 year programme. Our ASF status will remain valid for 3 years. In the interim years between flags schools with ASF status are asked to:
We look forward to meeting these challenges over the next number of years.
Thank you very much to Mr Hanly and Mr Hardiman for overseeing this worthwhile initiative.
Starting the day with a Joe Wicks interactive 5 minute movement break has once again proved to be a smash hit. Everyone having the opportunity to get up and get active first thing in the morning has been wonderful.
For the first day of Active Schools Week each class started the day with a Joe Wicks interactive workout.
They then had a go at standing desks to ensure nobody would be getting too relaxed sitting down.
After break they took part in a guided dance activity to the song Waka Waka by Shakira and also a class throwing and catching game/challenge. Ms Keaveney’s class took the win with a flawless round scoring zero drops earning themselves a full 10 minutes extra of break time.
Each class rounded out the day with a walk around the pitch and finally a guided mindfulness session from the My Wellbeing diary book.
Well done to all on a great first day!
