Junior Classroom making use of our Sports Equipment on a Sunny Break Time. Yard markings have proved to be masterful when providing us with ideas for Active Breaks.
A general view of a busy yard at Break Time
GYMNASTICS
In Ardagh N.S. we enjoy flexing our muscles and stretching our minds. We might n't be the next Simone Biles or Rhys McClenaghan but we realise the importance of balance, forward rolls and bridges to build up our cores.
Outdoor activities and Adventure games underline the importance of teamwork and cool minds!
In Ardagh N.S. we love to try new sports. Based on the same concept of Rounders we tried our hand at Cricket. Watch out The Oval, Lords and Old Trafford Cricket Grounds
ACTIVE WALKWAY
Our Active Walkway has been given a new lease of life over the last few years!
As part of our Spring Clean 2024 we have polished up and straighten the signs! Pupils partake in numerous activities such as Maths, English, Geography and even Well Being!
Our walkway measures 250 metres from start to finish and forms an integral trail for our Daily Mile! Squatting, burpees, planks and press ups are regular sights on a Monday morning!
ATHLETICS
With so many devices and apps dominating pupils' attention these days, it can be a challenge to tempt them out of their bedrooms and into the fresh air.
That said, it might surprise you to learn that running and athletics is the third most popular sporting activity in 7-11 year olds after active play and team sports. And it’s the fourth most popular among 11-16 year olds.
But children’s activity levels dropping to the tune of 15% over the last few years since the Covid-19 pandemic, it might be time to help them rekindle their love of exercise.
We all know about the health benefits of running for adults, from improvements in productivity to better mental health and a healthier diet – and kids are no different.
We enjoyed hopping, skipping, dodging, sidestepping and relay races to help us develop our athletic skills. We worked as a team as we successfully passed the batons. It is important to focus on our running technique so as to minimise our energy usage whilst being efficient on our distance travelled.
Our Active Slogan
Dancing
We had a brilliant get together to celebrate our national saint-Saint Patrick. We donned plenty of green and showed our moves on the dance floor!
Swimming
Senior Classes refreshed after a lesson in Ballina Swimming Pool
We enjoyed learning about Jamaican Athletics and our Hero
Anyone see a "BOLT" of Lightening??
Getting Active for those Rainy Days
We encourage our classes to partake in as many sports as possible
DAILY MILE
8 laps of our Active Walkway was the equivalent of one running whole mile. We encouraged all pupils to jog the distance and were free to walk/jog/walk at first to build up their stamina. We went easy on our Junior Classroom who had to navigate a route of 1km!
Easter EGG HUNT
Burning calories as we set off and succeed in finding those hidden Easter eggs. When can we enjoy them now??
Getting Ready for Active Schools Week 23/24
Playground Leaders
Our 6th Class helping our Infants master the various skipping skills
After a tough battle in the Ballina Area Semi Final v Breaffy N.S.
Unfortunately we fell short by 2 points
Success in Ardagh/Crossmolina/Kilfian/Ballycastle section
Enjoying our annual Book Character Parade 23
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Girls enjoying the Mini 7s Blitz in Crossmolina
Junior Classroom on tour in Belleek Woods
Celebrating Success with our Local Ladies Club-McHale Rovers
We look for any excuse to be active!!
Getting Ready for the Thrills and Spills of Ballina Area Cross Country Sept 23
Having a Mini Table Tennis Tournament for European Week of Sport 2023
Building up those arms and legs muscles on School Tour
Getting Ready for a Fun Day at Enniscrone Beach 23
Some useful Websites we have communicated with:
https://www.mayo.ie/sportspartnership
https://www.facebook.com/MoyValleyAthleticClub/
Lands Paw Water Safety Programme https://www.teachpaws.ie/
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Taking a time-out to relax our minds and bodies before school activities commence...
Giving our GAA Boys Team a joyous send off before they head for McHale Park for the Div 3 County Final 2023
Looking forward to the Kenny Cup 2023 Belleek Park
Active Sports Week 22/23
Past Puils visiting us during Active Schools Week 2023 with the All Ireland U14 LGFA Cup
Junior Infants to 2nd Class enjoying their School Tour in the Dome at the Connaught GAA Centre in Bekan
Ardagh N.S. Girls Team who lost the County Semi Final by 1 point May 2023
Ready for Action at the Anthony Golden Hurling Blitz 23
More Pictures from ASW 23
Out in the Fresh Air for a Nature Walk 23
