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.
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.
Wheelie Wednesday
Pupils got the opportunity to bring in their best wheels and practice a different form of fitness on bikes, scooters and go-karts.
Basketball
Pupils from all classes practiced their skills of throwing, catching, dribbling and passing during their basketball sessions. They developed and practiced these skills through drills, activities and games.
Athletics
Pupils from all classes received coaching and got the opportunity to practice reaction starts, jumping hurdles, throwing javelins and relays.
Badminton
Pupils from all classes began Active Schools Week with a coaching session from the local badminton club. They were taught drills and practiced skills through games.
Cross country
Pupils developed their fitness by participating in the daily mile challenges each week and also competing in the Cumann na mBunscoil competitions.
Buddy Activities
Pupils from the senior classes enjoy organising and facilitating activities for the younger classes.
Walks around the locality
Children frequently enjoy walks through the local forestry and through the village as part of their active breaks.
Cumann na mBunscol
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.
5-a-side soccer tournament
Boys and girls from 3rd to 6th practiced skills and competed in the 5-a-side soccer tournament organised by the FAI.
Badminton
Pupils from 3rd to 6th competed in a badminton tournament with other schools.
Rugby
Pupils from 1st to 6th received coaching in tag and touch rugby for six weeks from the local rugby club.
Yoga
Children participated in yoga activities to develop balance.
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!!
Sports Day
We had Sports Day on Monday 17th June. Lots of fun activities going on!
ASW
Practising ball skills during active school’s week!
Wheelie Wednesday
Wednesday 12th June was ‘Wheelie Wednesday’ at school. Lots of exercise and great fun!
Orienteering
Lots of outdoor activities for all during Active School Week!