The Benefits of Exercise for Children

by | Nov 18, 2019 | Physical Activity

Do your children walk or cycle to school? Skip at home? Walk the dog? Dance to their favourite music? Whatever it is, we should all be more active, more of the time. There are many reasons that children should become involved in Physical Activities. Here are just some...
Seachtain na Gaeilge

Seachtain na Gaeilge

by | Mar 30, 2019 | Physical Activity

During Seachtain na Gaeilge Irish music was played on the yard at playtime. The children also learned three new dances throughout the week which included the following:  Ballaí Luimnigh, Shoe the Donkey and Dreoilín. Once each class had learned the steps “as...
Local Park Runs

Local Park Runs

by | Mar 24, 2019 | Physical Activity

St Anne’s junior park run This is a 2k event for juniors only (4-14 year olds). The event takes place in St Anne’s Park, Mount Prospect Avenue, Clontarf, Dublin 5 every Sunday at 9.30am. This is a free event but you must register online for your first time. Click here...
Active Yards

Active Yards

by | Feb 17, 2019 | Physical Activity

The Active School Committee ensures that everybody tries to be active in the yard. They encourage pupils to ‘Do your Talking while You are Walking’ thus encouraging movement during break times. The squad members also ensure inclusion for everyone during break time...
Run Around Europe

Run Around Europe

by | Jan 11, 2019 | Physical Activity

Last November we commenced a non-competitive running initiative called ‘Run Around Europe’. We mapped out a 100 metre track around the school and we decided that each lap would be equal to a kilometre. Every class in the school has been participating in the...