Active Schools Flag

The Active School Flag (ASF) is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community.
Schools wishing to achieve the ASF begin the process by self-evaluating their current provision across 3 areas: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Partnerships. Schools must also organise an Active School Week programme and commit to having it as part of their annual school calendar. Schools that can say ‘yes’ to all of the ASF success criteria will be awarded with the active flag. The flag remains valid for a period of 3 years after which time schools will be invited to re-apply.

Active Schools Flag News

Walk on the Greenway

On Thursday last, September 12th, our 2nd to 6th class pupils enjoyed a walk on the Greenway from school to the Barnagh Greenway Hub. It was a lovely walk and enjoyed by all pupils.  It's a fantastic resource on our doorstep. Well done to all pupils who walked...

Hurling and Camogie 2024

2024 saw the start of our hurling & camogie. Our 2nd to 4th classes have been participating in hurling & camogie lessons during the school day and some of our pupils from 4th - 6th classes have been attending training after school. Our boys and girls competed...

Cycle Right with Like Bikes

Our 6th class pupils have been participating in cycling lessons at school over the last 2 weeks. The course is aligned to Cycle Right, the National Standard for Cycle Safety Training in Ireland, and is delivered by LiKe Bikes - Andy & Dwayne. The sessions teach...

Biodiversity Walk – 5th & 6th Class

This week 5th and 6th classes took a walk along the Greenway to check out some our surroundings & wildlife. They saw plenty of bugs and birds as well as lots of frogs and spawn. It was a lovely day out helped by the lovely weather.  ...

5th Class Tag Rugby

Our 5th class pupils were invited to a tag rugby event this week by Newcastle West rugby club. They had a great time learning new skills and getting lots of fresh air and exercise. A big thank you to all at Newcastle West rugby club for their invitation and...

Swimming in 4th Class

4th Class really enjoyed our first swimming lesson of this year. All the boys and girls had a great time while working on such an important life skill. We have five more lessons for this year and are so looking forward to them.  ...