Our Active School’s Slogan:
“Jump, Run and Have Some Fun!” (L. Gilmartin, 4th class, 2024)
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.
ACTIVE SCHOOL WEEK (June 2024 & 2025)
#ASW programme.
- Whole school FUN event.
- Cross-curricular activities.
- Physical activity as homework.
- Taster sessions of NEW activities.