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 2021 – 2022
Michael Mooney Swimming Shield 2023
Congratulations to Michael Stankevics who won the Mr. Mooney Shield Swimming Competition for 2023. St. Margaret’s N.S. retired principal, Mr. Mooney was delighted to present the coveted shield to him in person. Well done to all the children who participated.
September School Assembly
What a first month it has been! The boys and girls at St Margaret's have been working hard and settling into their new classes. In Ms Gorman's Junior and Senior infants the students of the month went to Katie Lawlor and Caoimhe Costello. Maith thú awards were giving...
World Mental Health Day Promoting wellbeing and positive mental health is an important aspect of everyday school life here in St. Margarets NS. We encourage open conversations amongst our pupils and staff daily, sharing their feelings and expressing their concerns...
Space Week 2023
The pupils in St. Margarets NS had a blast celebrating all things SPACE as part of Space Week 2023. Ms. Keegan organized a jam packed scheduled filled with different tasks to further ignite the rockets of curiosity and learning in all classes! In Ms. Gorman's room...
Welcome Back
All the staff of St Margaret’s NS would like to give a warm welcome to each and every student within our school. We would like to especially welcome our new junior infants who completed their first day today!
The boys and girls were busy colouring, building, cutting and assembling blocks. They played new playground games, learned the school rules and listened to a story. They had a wonderful first day at school.
Friendship Week Fundraising Music Concert for Pieta House
On 28th April 2023 we held a concert in which all parents, families and friends were invited to attend. This was an outdoor concert on the school grounds and there was an admission fee. A total of €540 was raised and all proceeds went directly to Pieta House. Our...