Active School Committee ASC
Our Active School Committee is made up of students from Fifth and sixth Class. Previously we had team members from all classes but our school was unable to fulfil this criterion this year due to COVID Safety Guidelines. Our ASC were involved in planning many physical activities such as our Active Advent and Active Schools Week. The girls designed each door for our Active Advent Calendar and compiled a list of suitable activities. Our ASC also created and designed five board games for Active Schools Week which were enjoyed by all.
Our Active School Committee is made up of students from Fifth and sixth Class. Previously we had team members from all classes but our school was unable to fulfil this criterion this year due to COVID Safety Guidelines. Our ASC were involved in planning many physical activities such as our Active Advent and Active Schools Week. The girls designed each door for our Active Advent Calendar and compiled a list of suitable activities. Our ASC also created and designed five board games for Active Schools Week which were enjoyed by all.
COUCH TO 5K CHALLENGE
We are setting a Couch to 5k Challenge for all in our school community. Parents/Children/Family Members/School Staff. Our aim is to hold a virtual 5K event during the weekend of the 11th -13th June. This is the perfect challenge to set for summer to get out and get some fresh air with family members. Put those activity trackers you got for Christmas to work or download some recording apps like Strava, Map My Run etc. on your phone.
We are setting a Couch to 5k Challenge for all in our school community. Parents/Children/Family Members/School Staff. Our aim is to hold a virtual 5K event during the weekend of the 11th -13th June. This is the perfect challenge to set for summer to get out and get some fresh air with family members. Put those activity trackers you got for Christmas to work or download some recording apps like Strava, Map My Run etc. on your phone.
Bubbles and Pods
We were delighted to work with Laois Sports Partnership with the Bubbles and Pods Project. The Laois Sport Bubbles & Pods project aims to provide Primary school teachers with the training and the equipment to enable them to implement safe, inclusive, and enjoyable physical activities for children while adhering to government guidelines on safety regarding their class bubbles and classroom Pods. We are thrilled to receive all the new sports equipment; we will put it to great use!
We were delighted to work with Laois Sports Partnership with the Bubbles and Pods Project. The Laois Sport Bubbles & Pods project aims to provide Primary school teachers with the training and the equipment to enable them to implement safe, inclusive, and enjoyable physical activities for children while adhering to government guidelines on safety regarding their class bubbles and classroom Pods. We are thrilled to receive all the new sports equipment; we will put it to great use!
10@10 EXERCISES
We are now in week 2 of our 10@10 exercises, which run for the next four weeks. On Mondays at 10 am. all classes participate in a series of exercises for ten minutes. This is part of our Active Schools Programme. It is a chance for children to get active and learn about the benefits of exercise -improving their concentration and attention in class.
We are now in week 2 of our 10@10 exercises, which run for the next four weeks. On Mondays at 10 am. all classes participate in a series of exercises for ten minutes. This is part of our Active Schools Programme. It is a chance for children to get active and learn about the benefits of exercise -improving their concentration and attention in class.
Active Walkway
Our school has created an Active School WALKWAY route which we use to promote physical activity and cross-curricular learning. We were delighted that our Board of Management funded the creation of a Walkway around the perimeter of the school yard. This 300m gravelled walkway has been an excellent addition enabling students to use the walkway all year round.
Our school has created an Active School WALKWAY route which we use to promote physical activity and cross-curricular learning. We were delighted that our Board of Management funded the creation of a Walkway around the perimeter of the school yard. This 300m gravelled walkway has been an excellent addition enabling students to use the walkway all year round.
Playground Leaders
Pupils from 6th class can sign up to become a Playground Leader. They give up one lunch break to play games with the other Classes ensuring they are active and happy throughout break time. As a result of Covid 19 we have been unable to continue with this.
Pupils from 6th class can sign up to become a Playground Leader. They give up one lunch break to play games with the other Classes ensuring they are active and happy throughout break time. As a result of Covid 19 we have been unable to continue with this.
Mountrath Kettle Bells
As part of our Active Flag programme we invited Mountrath Kettle Bells into our school to talk to the children about their club and ideas for helping us get fit over the Christmas season! Thanks to Linda and members of Mountrath Kettle Bells.
As part of our Active Flag programme we invited Mountrath Kettle Bells into our school to talk to the children about their club and ideas for helping us get fit over the Christmas season! Thanks to Linda and members of Mountrath Kettle Bells.
Active School Slogan Winner!!!
Congratulations to Aoibhinn Russell on winning our Active Flag School slogan competition. Aoibhinn came up with a very catchy phrase for our slogan, well done Aoibhinn!
"Don’t be Lazy, Exercise like Crazy!!!”
Well done to all our Runners Up for their excellent slogans.
Congratulations to Aoibhinn Russell on winning our Active Flag School slogan competition. Aoibhinn came up with a very catchy phrase for our slogan, well done Aoibhinn!
"Don’t be Lazy, Exercise like Crazy!!!”
Well done to all our Runners Up for their excellent slogans.
WATER SAFETY
Irish Water Safety instructors spoke to classes about the PAWS Programme (Primary Aquatic Water Safety), raising awareness of safety in and around water.
Irish Water Safety instructors spoke to classes about the PAWS Programme (Primary Aquatic Water Safety), raising awareness of safety in and around water.
Friendly Match
On Thursday the 15th of May the girls played a friendly match against the boys school. Tension was high before the game! It was a very tough but entertaining game from start to finish. Some of the girls thoroughly enjoyed marking their younger siblings. A big thanks to Mrs Collier and the other coaches and referees on the day. Without all your hard work and dedication these games wouldn't be possible.
On Thursday the 15th of May the girls played a friendly match against the boys school. Tension was high before the game! It was a very tough but entertaining game from start to finish. Some of the girls thoroughly enjoyed marking their younger siblings. A big thanks to Mrs Collier and the other coaches and referees on the day. Without all your hard work and dedication these games wouldn't be possible.
Heritage In Schools
5th and 6th class went on a field trip to Cullahill Mountain accompanied by Heritage Expert, Vincent O'Sullivan. The girls got the chance to visit different ruins including a Fulacht Fiadh. Vincent also spoke about the bio-diversity of the area. It was a very interesting day!
5th and 6th class went on a field trip to Cullahill Mountain accompanied by Heritage Expert, Vincent O'Sullivan. The girls got the chance to visit different ruins including a Fulacht Fiadh. Vincent also spoke about the bio-diversity of the area. It was a very interesting day!
Cumann na mBunscol
The girls enjoy participating in the football and Camogie Cumann na mbunscol leagues every year.
The girls enjoy participating in the football and Camogie Cumann na mbunscol leagues every year.
Trampoline Exercise Class
The girls have been enjoying Trampoline exercise classes.
The girls have been enjoying Trampoline exercise classes.