Active Walkway
Active learning and movement breaks is something classes really enjoy. The children loved going from stop to stop working together to solve the problem. The walkway signs have so many wonderful learning opportunities from 2D shapes, time to countries and their flags. This is an invaluable resource for all age groups and abilities.
School Tours
The most anticipated event of the school calendar are the school tours. We always try to be as active as possible, embracing the outdoors and this year didn't disappoint. Below is a snippet of some of our classes enjoying their adventures and making wonderful memories together.
Sports Day 2023
We were very fortunate with the weather for our annual Sports Day in school. The children enjoyed a multitude of different activities to try out including the traditional egg and spoon race, sack race and the infamous 3 legged race also. Other games varied from relay to tug of war, obstacle course to team cooperation games, basketball to rounders. It was rounded off by a nice cool ice-cream thanks to our wonderful Parents Association. Everyone was thrilled to say the least! Well done to the Active schools committee who helped putting out all the equipment and setting up yet another very successful Sports Day.
Easter Egg Hunt
The day of the Easter holidays despite the weather all classes took part in an egg hunt. As our school Motto says 'Being Active Everyday, Helps us live in a better way'.
Céilí Mór
All classes from Tobar an Léinn wore their green colours and took their places on the yard together for a Céilí Mór. Some pupils from 5th and 6th class impressed us with the dance they learned to 'An Dreoilín'.
Park visit
As part of World book day, first and second class went to the local library. We took the opportunity to visit the park that was close by. They had lunch and enjoyed the surprise treat!
Active Lines
Our committee decided to start our active lines again. After big break on Wednesday everyone assembles on the yard to enjoy some different movements together.
Operation Transformation
We all know how important it is to keep active. After all take those extra chocolates over the Christmas season what better way to start the new year, 'Operation Transformation school style'. Every Friday for the duration of the programme all pupils and staff walked or ran our track through Tynan's farm .
Table Tennis
Thanks to Active School Flag, we received this brilliant set of table tennis equipment. In the senior room as part of rainy day activity it comes in very useful to encourage the children to play and have some fun. THey love the competition too!!
Playground leaders
Our Active schools committee decided to start the playground leaders every Friday at lunch break. WE gradually trained other senior pupils are the weeks progressed. It was great to see how all the children worked together and brought extra enjoyment to break times. Well done to our committee members.
Go Noodle- Christmas Special
Our Go Noodle was once again busy throughout the Christmas period. 'Crazy Santa' and the 'Elf Workout' were among the favourites.
Santa Dash
The final week before the Christmas break is always busy. We always try to organise an active activity every year so our annual 'Santa Dash' is always loved. Everyone got into the Christmas spirit and together in our Santa hats took to the great outdoors once again.
Active Everyday Challenge- The Daily Mile
Although already part of the daily timetable children have many movement breaks. The whole school embraced the daily mile challenge. 3 days a week they ran/walked or both for 15 minutes. It was great to see the progress the children made and how they enjoyed it so much.
Halloween Games
Some classes took part in skeleton relay races, zombie hula hoop games and a scavenger hunt. Plenty of active workouts throughout the day.
Go Noodle Dance
Whatever the weather we always try to keep active so what better way to have a movement break but through dance. The 'Skeleton dance' is always a favourite.
Halloween
Our annual Halloween witches took place again this year. All children and staff dressed up and ventured through Tynan's Farm close by. We even came upon a strange 'dragon' along the way! Spirits were high!!
Strange Dragon Halloween Sighting!!
Our caretaker even got into the Halloween vibes!!!
Maths Week
We are active as much as possible. Many classes took part in outdoor activities for maths week. There is much research informing us that physically active children can help with concentration and learning! All classes continue to have plenty of movement breaks throughout the day! The children enjoyed this release to the outdoors.
