Active School Week
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Active School Week
Our 2023/2024 school year Active week took place from May 13th until May 17th 2024.
Click the link to view our Active Week timetable:
Pupils vs. Teachers Event
On Wednesday, May 15th, the 6th Class pupils took on the school staff in a game of ‘Shoot the Hoops’. It was a close and tense affair which ended in a sudden death shoot off. The 6th Class were the victors and received their ‘Class of 2022’ hoodies as a prize.
Whole School Fun Event
We played ‘Rob the Nest’ and ‘Football Volleyball’ on Monday, May 13th. The pupils played these games previously with our Tag Rugby Coach, Tadgh and our GAA coach, Deccie.
Taster Sessions: Soccer, Gaelic Football & Tennis
All the pupils enjoyed taster sessions from two local clubs. On Thursday, May 16th, Lee from Castledermot United Soccer Club visited the school while on Friday, May 17th, Lorraine and J.J. from Grangenolvin Gaelic Football Club also put the pupils through their paces.
During the 2023/2024 school year, we started tennis lessons. Gary, our tennis coach, began a 4 week block of tennis with our Junior and Senior class which both classes thoroughly enjoyed.
Swimming
During Active week, 2nd -6th class finished up a 6th week block of swimming lessons on May 15th. Before swimming lessons started, both teachers taught the PAWS programme using the resources on https://www.teachpaws.ie/ (Link to slide shows and lesson plans).
Whole Class Activity: Senior Class
On Tuesday, May 16th, the senior pupils enjoyed ‘Hockey’ and ‘Bench Basketball’.
Whole Class Activity: Junior Class
On Tuesday, May 16th, the senior pupils enjoyed ‘Zumba’.
Active Week Homework
Both class teachers replaced written homework with physical activity tasks to be completed at home. We used the ‘Active Homework Ideas’ Chart from the Resources section on the Active School Flag website.