Physical Education
The Active School Flag Programme has helped us to focus more on our provision of physical education in the school. Teachers use the PE curriculum, PSSI lesson plans and the Move Well, Move Often Resources in their planning for physical education lessons. The Active School flag is discussed at all staff meetings.
All classes are taught 5 different PE strands each year: Athletics, , Gymnastics, Games, Dance, Outdoor and Adventure, Aquatics*(Water Safety). The school plan reflects each of the strands of the curriculum and pupils receive 1 hour of Physical Education a week in the Halla and the school yard (weather permitting!).
Check out the pictures below that document the provision of PE across the strands of the curriculum!
All classes are taught 5 different PE strands each year: Athletics, , Gymnastics, Games, Dance, Outdoor and Adventure, Aquatics*(Water Safety). The school plan reflects each of the strands of the curriculum and pupils receive 1 hour of Physical Education a week in the Halla and the school yard (weather permitting!).
Check out the pictures below that document the provision of PE across the strands of the curriculum!
Land PAWS Water Safety Programme
Both Junior Infant classes and 3rd class completed the Land PAWS Water Safety programme in the last three months and were delighted receiving their certificates of completion.
Gymnastics
This year the school will focus on Gymnastics from Junior Infants to Sixth Class:
The following strands will be covered at each level:
The following strands will be covered at each level:
- Movement
- Understanding and appreciation of Gymnastics
Our Plan:
- All teachers will deliver gymnastics lessons at the same time.
- Active Schools’ Teacher representatives will provide both the PSSI lesson plans and the relevant fundamental movement skills for teachers planning. The teachers will also use the PDST resources at the following link: PDST Gymnastics
- Resources for Station Teaching and activity rotation will be printed and laminated.
- Teachers will use a range of assessment techniques including observational checklists, photos, rubrics and checklists to assess pupils progress.
- Pupils will assess the work of their peers.
