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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!

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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!

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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