Active School Flag

What is an ACTIVE school? It is a school where physical activity is valued, promoted and enjoyed by all.

At St. Pius X BNS we are passionate about all things ACTIVE.
In 2023/2024 we decided to apply for the Active School Flag (ASF).

As part of this process we had to meet criteria set out by ASF, a Department of Education and Skills initiative supported by Healthy Ireland.

​The Active School Flag (ASF) is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. The process aims to get more schools, more active, more often.

Next an inspector will come to our school (likely in 2024/2025) to view our progress and make a decision on our flag!

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

• Confirmation that all classes receive 60 minutes of timetabled PE every week.
• Confirmation that at least 5 different PE strands (Athletics, Aquatics, Dance, Games, Gymnastics, Outdoor and Adventure) are taught at every class level every year.
• Visual evidence of the work undertaken in the priority PE strand/Activity of the Month (our Active Schools noticeboard and the school website).

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY

• Active Playgrounds (yard leaders – also known as our Yardaí, yard equipment etc. )
• Signposted Active School WALKWAY (used for active breaks).
• Run a Day challenge (4 weeks).
• Active Break Everyday challenge (4 weeks).

• ASF committee (staff and pupils).
• ASF school slogan.
• What Clubs are You In? survey results.
• Links with local clubs.

#ASW programme.

• Whole school FUN event.
• ​Cross-curricular activities.
• Physical activity as homework.
• Taster sessions of NEW activities.