Partnerships
Partnerships within and outside the school are an important aspect of the Active School Flag. When a school participates in the Active School Flag Programme it is vital to interact and engage with other organisations and clubs. We invite sports clubs, athletes and physical activity providers from the local community to talk to the pupils or to give taster sessions of their activity. We constantly try to raise awareness of the huge variety of ways in which people can be physically active.
Within St.Margaret’s N.S we established our own ASF committee at the outset of the process. The committee is made up of two pupils from each class in the school and they meet regularly with Ms. South to discuss their plans and initiatives for this active school year. The members keep all classes up to date on ASF news and events and they have various leadership roles and duties. Some of these duties include active yard monitors, PE equipment monitors, dance troop leaders and much more. Our school has an ASF notice board which is updated and monitored regularly.
Our school informs pupils and parents about physical activity opportunities that are available in the local community. The school has a strong relationship with St. Margaret’s Gaelic Athletic Club and we have weekly sessions with an external coach from the club.
St. Margaret’s N.S. acknowledges physical activity and sporting success achieved during and outside of school hours. The children’s achievements are documented on our school ASF notice board and they love to see their photos displayed.
Active Squad 2025 – 2026
Santa Dash 2025 – Keeping Active!
On the 16th December the school yard was filled with festive cheer as children donned their favourite holiday headgear and sprinted off in a lively Santa Dash. This annual event, organised by our dedicated Student Council and Active Squad and is a highlight of the year and a wonderful part of our Active Flag initiative.
Halloween Active Yards 2025
Check out our Halloween Active Yard! The children had a fantastic time enjoying lots of fun activities, including football, basketball, dancing to music, rocket launches, skipping, and hoop tossing. It was wonderful to see everyone getting active, having fun, and celebrating Halloween together!
Infants – Autumn Science Assembly!
Our Junior and Senior Infants treated us to a fantastic Halloween-themed Science Assembly this week! Ms. Dunne’s class dazzled everyone with their amazing science knowledge and experiments.
Happy Halloween!
We had a fantastic school assembly before the Halloween midterm break! The children and staff looked amazing in their costumes and had great fun while raising funds for Trick or Treat for Temple Street. Thank you to everyone who took part and supported this great...
Skip Around the World 2025
Skip Around the World is a whole-of-school physical activity challenge that promotes movement while offering many in-built teaching and learning opportunities across curriculum areas. This challenge took part over three weeks, from the 6th – 24th October 2025.
Annual Admissions Notice – School Year 2026-2027
St. Margaret’s N.S. is now accepting applications for our Junior Infant 2026 class. Annual Admissions Notice and key dates outlined here.