The children in 5th and 6th class participated in a survey. 26 children took part in the survey. 2 children were not members of a club. The purpose of the survey was to find out: How many children were a member of a Sports club. How many were a member of one or more clubs. What […]
Continue ReadingActive School Week is scheduled to take place on the week beginning June 13th 2022 have a very proactive, helpful and enthusiastic Active School Committee here in Naul N.S. The children take great pride in their roles as Active School Leaders. They are doing a fantastic job helping the teacher’s to promote Physical Activity in […]
Continue Reading5th and 6th classes are taking part in Gaelic football league. They are playing excellently and are really showing off all the skills they have learned over the years. Many thanks to Alex and Lauren who are coaches from Clann Mhuire. They come to the school to coach each class for half an hour every […]
Continue ReadingThe children in 3rd and 4th class, and the 5th and 6th class practised and rehearsed the “Siege of Ennis” céilí dance with their teachers separately. For two weeks the children practiced their dancing with a view to performing in an outdoor céilí with the 4 classes combined together. They did a couple of rehearsals […]
Continue ReadingThe school is currently participating in a competition run by Fyffes banana company called ‘Fyffes Fit Schools’. The aim of this competition is to find Ireland’s fittest school. They are partnered with elite Irish athletes David Gillick and Phil Healy. Fyffes gives exercise demos and online workouts. Feeling up for a challenge at home? – […]
Continue ReadingSwimming Lessons are beginning again in Aura Leisure Centre for 4th, 5th and 6th classes on March 2nd. This is a fantastic opportunity for the children to learn how to swim with their peers.
Continue ReadingSince January we have introduced playing music during the big break so that those children that like to dance can enjoy experimenting with inventing and performing their own dance moves and routines to their favourite pop music.
Continue ReadingAnother aspect of school life we are enhancing is how we travel to school. There has been tremendous effort at walking to school rather that driving. This feeds into our active school efforts, but also to our Green school initiatives. This interestingly has strong links also with the UN Sustainable Development Goals: ‘Good Health and […]
Continue ReadingBefore School closures due to Covid-19 last March we were involved in numerous activities to enhance the provision of P.E and physical activity in Naul N.S. We also provided plenty of opportunities for increased Physical Activity for the children including P.E and Health Homework (Super Troopers Health Homework Journal by Laya Healthcare). To learn more about […]
Continue ReadingFor the month of October we did the Active Break every day challenge. This was greatly enjoyed by the children .who experienced a variety of different activity breaks daily throughout the week. This increase in physical activity leads to increased motivation, energy and concentration on return to class lessons as well as a stronger fit […]
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