St Margarets NS | Physical Activity

Jerusalema Dance Challenge

by St.margarets | Feb 12, 2021 | Physical Activity, School Calendar 25-26

St. Margaret’s NS accepted the Jerusalema Dance Challenge just before the mid-term break. This is a dance challenge popular around the world. It is intended to spread joy and positivity. Well done to all the children, families and staff that got involved. A big...

Goal Posts & Basketball Nets

by St.margarets | Nov 24, 2020 | Physical Activity, School Notices

We would like to say a big thank you to James Fitzgerald for sponsoring goal posts for our new playground. Many thanks also to Tommy Leonard for supplying our school with new basketball nets. The children are thrilled with the new sports equipment.

Playground Circuits

by St.margarets | Nov 10, 2020 | Physical Activity, School Calendar 25-26, School Notices

The Active Squad have been busy coming up with innovative ways to promote activity among fellow students. Since our playground extension, the children were eager to put up active circuits that everyone can use. Teachers can take their classes outdoors for movement...

Winners of the Mr. Mooney Shield Swimming Competition 2020!

by St.margarets | Oct 11, 2020 | Physical Activity, School Notices

Congratulations to the two children who won the Mr. Mooney Shield Swimming Competition for 2020. Here they are pictured with the coveted shield, presented by St. Margaret’s N.S. retired principal, Mr. Mooney. Well done to all the children who participated.

Active Home Week 2020

by St.margarets | Jun 1, 2020 | Active Schools Week, Physical Activity, School Calendar 25-26

Normally Active School Week in St. Margaret’s N.S. takes place the first week of June. This year that’s not possible so we are reaching out to you to ask for your help with the Active HOME Week challenge, starting Tuesday 2nd June.

Christmas Flash Mob

by St.margarets | Jan 3, 2020 | Physical Activity, School Calendar 25-26, School Notices

On the last week of school before the Christmas holidays the ‘Active Squad’ decided to organise a flash mob for the last day of school. They came up with their own dance moves and taught the steps to every class in the school. We had great fun performing...