Active School Programme

Senior Room Stations

Buddy up! This morning the Senior Room created and designed some games and activities for the younger classes. They thoroughly enjoyed every minute of the stations and they loved having the older boys and girls to teach them

Active Schools Week 2023

Active Schools Week was jammed packed for 2023. It began on Monday with a coaching session in Badminton with two coaches from Moyvane Badminton Club. Children practiced their badminton skills in a fun and interactive way. That afternoon, Ms. Finnegan organised activities for every class to give them the opportunity to learn and develop their skills at hurdles, javelin throwing, reaction starts and relay races. On Tuesday, children were coached in basketball by Mrs. Quill. They warmed up their hands with some ball handling and then had a few games of hot seat and a blitz to finish. Wednesday began in a very calm and peaceful way thanks to a parent who volunteered to guide children in meditation and yoga poses. The children learned strategies for breathing effectively and stretching their bodies. The children then took to their bikes and other vehicles with wheels for a drive around the yard to practice balance, agility and learn the rules of the road. Thursday, saw the finals of the Patrick Curtin Memorial Cup come to a close with excellent displays of skill in football from both teams. The senior room also organised and coordinated activities for the younger classes to take part in. On the last day of the week, the week finished on a high as the children enjoyed multiple fun races including egg and spoon race, welly throw, three-legged race, sack race and tug-o-war. A great week full of activity was had by each and every child.

Active Schools Week Timetable

The Patrick Curtin Annual Memorial Tournament

There was great excitement at the Patrick Curtin Memorial Tournament at Moyvane G.A.A. pitch recently where the yellow bibs took on the red bibs.  Both teams showed great grit, determination and skill with the yellow bibs taking the title on the day!  Patrick was a fantastic player for Moyvane and Kerrry.  He is a role model for all our children and we keep his memory alive through this annual tournament.

A huge thank you to Patrick’s family who attended the tournament and presented the trophy and medals to the winners.  We would also like to acknowledge and thank Vincent Murphy, Castleisland who sponsored the medals. Thanks to referee/teacher Mr. McMahon, Mrs. Curtin and all involved in organising this annual tournament.

Cumann na mBunscoil

Boys and girls from 3rd to 6th were taught skills throughout the year in football and put their skills to the test when they competed in the Cumann na mBunscoil GAA competitions. Many thanks to parents who volunteered to assist with the coaching of the children during the year.

Active School Week 2021

The week got off to a flying start in the junior room with some yoga poses, stretches and lots of very impressive planks!  It was then time to get active with basketball where they showed off their dribbling skills and super teamwork!  2nd 3rd and 4th played Rounders  –  some great throwing and catching skills on show.  It was Dodgeball for senior room pupils.  Lots of happy but tired children after the first day of Active School Week!!