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At Barntown NS, we are proud to be working towards our Active School Flag (ASF)βa Department of Education initiative that encourages schools to get more active, more often.
Our aim is to promote a culture of physical activity and well-being throughout the entire school community. From playground games to school-wide challenges, our activities are designed to be inclusive, fun, and engaging for everyone!
The ASF is awarded to schools that strive to:
Increase physical activity levels.
Create a more physically active school culture.
Build awareness of the benefits of daily activity.
Link with local clubs and organisations.
All classes take part in short active breaks during the school day. These include:
Go Noodle dances π
10@10 exercises πββοΈ
Brain breaks and movement games πΊ
Our Active Walkway is a fantastic way for students to move and learn outdoors. It's used for:
Daily walks and talks πΆββοΈ
Maths trails β
Nature hunts πΏ
Classes "travel" around Ireland by running laps and tracking distances. Weβve already "visited":
Croke Park
Cliffs of Moher
Giants Causeway
Our senior students take on leadership roles to organise games and activities at break times, ensuring:
All students feel included π«
New games are taught and shared π
We include active tasks in our weekly homework such as:
Skipping challenges
Dance routines
Family walks
We regularly welcome local sports clubs to showcase their games and activities:
GAA skills with Glynn Barntown GAA
Soccer coaching
Athletics tasters
A highlight of the year! Our Active School Week includes:
Daily challenges
Teacher vs Students games
Fun Runs
Obstacle courses
Our ASF Committee is made up of students, staff, and parents who work together to:
Gather ideas π‘
Plan activities π
Promote active living in our community π‘
At Barntown NS, we believe that an active school is a happy school.
We encourage all students and families to get involved, move more, and have fun!
Together, let's make Barntown NS an Active School Flag winner!