Active School Programme

  • Keeping fit and active

    Keeping fit and active

    Pupils from all classes engage in active breaks each day to keep their minds and bodies fit and healthy. This year we participated in the Olympic Movement Break Challenge. Each day pupils take on the Daily Mile. We are hoping to take part in the Run Across Europe Challenge next Month and reach as far […]
  • Active Learning Outdoors

    Active Learning Outdoors

    We make use of the nearby green areas, forest and the school field for active learning. This year we explored the local nearby green areas searching for mini-beasts and other creatures. We partner with The Local Heritage Council for these workshops.
  • Cumann na mBunscoil Football

    Cumann na mBunscoil Football

    The boys and girls from 4th and 6th participated in the Cumann na mBunscoil football competition with two other neighbouring schools. They put the skills they learn and develop each week with the local GAA coach, John, to the test. Parents from the class also volunteer at matches to support the children and provide their […]
  • Badminton

    Badminton

    Children from 4th and 6th participated in a Badminton blitz as part of the Kerry Badminton Primary Schools competition. This gave children the opportunity to practice their badminton skills against other schools.
  • Dance

    Dance

    Children engaged in learning new dance routines during the year. The whole school came together to perform the dance routines on the school yard.
  • Active School Flag Application

    Active School Flag Application

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  • Sports Day

    Sports Day

    What a day! We had sack races, three legged races, daily mile, welly throwing, wheelbarrow racing, not to mention acres of fun! Well done to all our boys and girls who gave Active Schools Week their all! They cheered on their pals every step of the way!
  • Yoga

    Yoga

    A lovely few hours were spent yesterday morning in a different frame of mind. Thanks to Paulina, everyone untensed their bodies and calmed their minds down and had some lovely relaxation yoga – Yin. It was fabulous, a big change at the start but the children soon switched over and enjoyed the change of pace […]
  • Senior Room Stations

    Senior Room Stations

    Buddy up! This morning the Senior Room created and designed some games and activities for the younger classes. They thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the stations and they loved having the older boys and girls to teach them
  • Active Schools Week 2023

    Active Schools Week 2023

    Active Schools Week was jammed packed for 2023. It began on Monday with a coaching session in Badminton with two coaches from Moyvane Badminton Club. Children practiced their badminton skills in a fun and interactive way. That afternoon, Ms. Finnegan organised activities for every class to give them the opportunity to learn and develop their […]