Going for an Active Schools FlagWe've got our Green Flag, our Science and Maths award and now we're going for an Active Schools Flag. You can find out about the Active Schools Flag by visiting the web site (click on the flag on the left) The Active School Flag was launched by the Department of Education in 2009. It is a non-competitive initiative which seeks to recognise schools (both primary and post primary) that strive to achieve a physically active and physically educated school community. In order to be awarded the Active School Flag schools must:
1. Commit to a process of self evaluation in terms of the PE programmes and physical opportunities that they offer 2. Plan and implement a series of changes that will enhance PE and extracurricular provision and promote physical activity. The initiative encourages a partnership approach. It empowers schools to become more proactive in approaching groups like National Governing Bodies (NGBs), Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), the HSE, Education Centres and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) to help and support them to develop their PE programmes and to promote physical activity. Part of the initiative is the organising of an Active Schools week in the school. Our third Active School Week took place at the end of June. |
See our Active Schools Week plans here:
Sports day photos can be seen here
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Have a look at our Healthy Eating Policy below - we launched it on April 17th 2013
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