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Anyone for tennis? 🎾All classes participated in four tennis coaching sessions organised by Youth Sport West. Great fun was had by all!

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Out for a walk on our Halloween dress-up day!

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Well done to all our pupils who took part in the County Sligo Primary Schools Cross Country 2021. Our Junior boys finished in 8th place, out of a field of 21 teams. A very impressive result! Thanks to Ms Higgins for organising our school's entry.

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4th, 5th and 6th class took part in the SuperValu Athletics Fest which is held every year during the European Week of Sport. Well done to all children who participated!

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Our school took part in the Active Schools # Be Active Walkway day.

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During September and October, all classes focused on the Athletic Strand of the P.E. curriculum. As well as taking part in many running challenges and activities, children in senior classes developed their throwing skills and practiced throwing the shot putt and the discus

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Check out our new and improved playground- new tarmac and new playground markings!

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5th and 6th class enjoyed a very active school tour- a walk in Hazelwood followed by tennis coaching at Sligo Tennis Club.

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As part of work in our 'Outdoor and Adventure' strand of the curriculum we visited the Seashoe at Streedagh.

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Our Active School slogan - Let's all commit, to be super fit! 💪

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We surveyed pupils to see which physical activities they were involved in outside of school - soccer, Gaelic football and swimming were most popular. 🏊⚽

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Our 'Active School' notice board.

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We all enjoyed dropping the written homework in favour of physical activity for 'Active School Week'.

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We completed a 'Run a Day' challenge in March. Here is a chart showing how well our Junior, Senior Infants and 1st class did.

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We created a WalkWay around the whole perimeter of the school. The WalkWay is 335m long, a great way to get some exercise during the school day. 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

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Fundamental Movement Skills /Multi-sport with Kate from 'Youth Sport West'

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Day 5 Active School Week - Fun Day
obstacle courses , races and playground games😀

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Day 4 Active School Week
Well done to all classes who took part in our sponsored walk. 1498euro was raised which will go towards the purchase of sports equipment for the school.

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Active School Week Day 3-All classes took part in orienteering games and activities. Thanks to Mr McNally for organising all the activities. Ms Drummond's class had a great time at their 'Teddy Bears Picnic'.

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Active School Week - Day 2
Not as sunny today but all classes managed to enjoy some GAA coaching with Darragh.