Physical Activity
The staff and pupils of Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa have taken every opportunity since September 2017 to be as physically active as possible throughout each school day. While there has always been an emphasis on exercise and physical activity within the school, we aimed to improve initiatives already in place and introduce some new whole school initiatives.
We launched line exercises, playground games, 10 at 10 and integrated active stations into the curriculum subjects, for example during Maths Week and Seachtain na Gaeilge. Regardless of the weather, teachers ensure pupils get frequent movement breaks throughout the day. Our new “Playscape Area” and “Astro Pitch” have proved a great success in promoting physical activity.
Pictures below, show the range of activities pupils are participating in and enjoying.
The staff and pupils of Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa have taken every opportunity since September 2017 to be as physically active as possible throughout each school day. While there has always been an emphasis on exercise and physical activity within the school, we aimed to improve initiatives already in place and introduce some new whole school initiatives.
We launched line exercises, playground games, 10 at 10 and integrated active stations into the curriculum subjects, for example during Maths Week and Seachtain na Gaeilge. Regardless of the weather, teachers ensure pupils get frequent movement breaks throughout the day. Our new “Playscape Area” and “Astro Pitch” have proved a great success in promoting physical activity.
Pictures below, show the range of activities pupils are participating in and enjoying.
Playground Games
Below is a copy of the Playground Games the children choose from.
Making great use of our Playscape....
Mad Hatters' Walk 23rd March 2018
Gníomhaíochtaí do Sheachtain na Gaeilge 12ú - 16ú Márta 2018
10 at 10 exercises January 2018 to date
Rainy Day Classroom Movement Breaks
Junior Assemblies
Our Active Flag team lead Junior and Senior infants through some movements during their assemblies throughout the year.
Active Stations during Maths Week 16th - 20th October 2017
We took part in lots of physical activities as part of European Week of Sport
25th - 29th September 2017
School Rewards for getting Active
We have introduced class Active Awards in the school to boost motivation to participate!
We have introduced class Active Awards in the school to boost motivation to participate!