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Scoil Chríost Rí is currently working towards obtaining an Active School Flag in recognition of all the physical activity that takes place in our school. This flag is awarded to schools who: Adhere to DES guidelines regarding PE timetable provision for all students. Teach a broad and balanced PE curriculum. Inform and invite the whole school community to participate in the ASF process. Self-evaluate current provision in terms of PE., Physical Activity and Community Links. Plan and implement provisions for each of the aforementioned areas. Organise an 'Active Week'. Check back for regular updates and meet our Active School Flag Committee. The Flag is here!!!   Meet our Playground Committee. These leaders have kindly given up their SOS and lunch times twice a week to help the infant children play in a co-operative way and most importantly have fun!! Laura, Kayla, Megan Theresa, Jessica, Shauna, Courtney Lucy, Hannon, Amanda, Ivana, Saoirse, Mikayla, Shannon Savannah, Ronan and Julie. The importance of physical activity. Being physically active is one of the most important steps you can take to help improve the health of your children, whatever their age or ability. It is recommended that children should participate in 60 ,minutes of physically activity throughout the day. Children are naturally active so any amount of physical activity counts towards their 60 minutes. Walking or cycling to and from school, active games such as hopscotch, tag, skipping as well as organised activities such as soccer, football, dancing and swimming all count. Click on the link below from the Irish Heart Foundation to learn more about helping your children get active!!!
BIKE WEEK 2016
Crossbar Challenge Penalty Shoot Out 1st and 2nd Classes
Football on Fanore Beach
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Penalty Shoot Out Final
The 3 finalists of the penalty shoot out from 1st to 6th classes today had the opportunity to check out the goalkeeping skills of our principal Mr. Roughan. Mr. Roughan proved to be a very strong keeper giving Packie Bonner a run for his money. Well done to Patrick (6th class) , John (4th class) and Sam (3rd class) who finished as our 3 winners. Congratulations to everyone who made it to the final!!
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Yoga and Set Dancing.
Ms. de Barra used active week as a perfect opportunity to do Yoga with some of the pupils in 1st class. The pupils had a great time stretching the tired muscles after a busy active week. While Ms. de Barra was in 1st class Ms. Behan took 3rd class for a set dancing lesson. Well done to all involved.
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Take a peek at what we have been up to during the year.
Run to France Challenge.
The European Championship is about to get underway on June 10th 2016. Ms. White has set the whole school the challenge to run to France in time for first match on the 10th of June. in order to complete this challenge infants classes need to run 5 laps of the basketball court each day, with 1st to 6th class running 10 laps per day. So far children are enjoying the challenge and starting to notice that it's getting a little easier. Keep checking the blog as photos of each class will put up during the coming weeks.
Circuit Training
Recently the Active Flag committee designed an exercise circuit for the senior yard (1st - 5th). They came up with 9 different exercises the children could do before school, at SOS and lunch. These exercises included: hopping on 1 foot, two feet jumps, squats, lunges, jumping jacks, toe touches, wall push - ups, arm circles and jogging on the spot. Check out some children from Mrs. Tiernan's 2nd class having a go at the circuit.
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2nd Class go crazy for football!!!!
Mr. Healy has organised football training for both girls and boys in 2nd class every Wednesday after school. This week a number of coaches from the Banner GAA Club were invited to help out with training. It is hoped that by creating this link between our school and our local club that children will continue the tradition of playing for the Banner. Click on the link below for more information on coaches and training times.
Mr. Healy has organised football training for both girls and boys in 2nd class every Wednesday after school. This week a number of coaches from the Banner GAA Club were invited to help out with training. It is hoped that by creating this link between our school and our local club that children will continue the tradition of playing for the Banner. Click on the link below for more information on coaches and training times.
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Soccer League 2016
The annual school soccer league came to a close yesterday after school. A big thank you to all of those who took part in the league. It was great to see so many children enjoying themselves and the fine weather. Medals to the winning teams will be handed out at the end of year assembly.
The annual school soccer league came to a close yesterday after school. A big thank you to all of those who took part in the league. It was great to see so many children enjoying themselves and the fine weather. Medals to the winning teams will be handed out at the end of year assembly.
Active Homework
Pupils from Junior Infants to 2nd class have been given the challenge of completing 3 weeks of active homework. This homework was received by pupils were great enthusiasm. Each child will receive a certificate at the end of the 3 weeks. Well done everyone and keep up the good work. Check out Mrs. McGann's Senior Infants practicing their sit- ups below!!
Pupils from Junior Infants to 2nd class have been given the challenge of completing 3 weeks of active homework. This homework was received by pupils were great enthusiasm. Each child will receive a certificate at the end of the 3 weeks. Well done everyone and keep up the good work. Check out Mrs. McGann's Senior Infants practicing their sit- ups below!!
 
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Volleyball Challenge
6th class pupils were set a challenge by their class teacher Mr. Garry to successfully pass the volleyball 20 times. This proved difficult at first but after some guidance and a little extra support the number of passes began to increase. Check out the videos below to see if the pupils were successful in their challenge.
School Soccer League
Our School Soccer League will begin this Thursday at the Cloughleigh Astroturf.
All children from 4th/5th/6th Class are welcome as we run our annual competition. All children will receive medals at the end of the League and our school soccer panels will be selected at the end of the competition. Teams are on our Sports Noticeboard. Best of Luck to all involved.
This weeks Fixtures:
Liverpool v Man Utd
Barcelona v Real Madrid
Athletics
We were very lucky to have the Clare Local Sports Partnership working with our senior classes over the past few weeks in preparation for Athletics County Finals. Well done to everyone who took part in the competition. Thanks again to James, Monica and Patrick for the Clare Local Sports Partnership for your words of advice and support.
You can have a look at the variety of activities they practiced below.
Our School Soccer League will begin this Thursday at the Cloughleigh Astroturf.
All children from 4th/5th/6th Class are welcome as we run our annual competition. All children will receive medals at the end of the League and our school soccer panels will be selected at the end of the competition. Teams are on our Sports Noticeboard. Best of Luck to all involved.
This weeks Fixtures:
Liverpool v Man Utd
Barcelona v Real Madrid
Athletics
We were very lucky to have the Clare Local Sports Partnership working with our senior classes over the past few weeks in preparation for Athletics County Finals. Well done to everyone who took part in the competition. Thanks again to James, Monica and Patrick for the Clare Local Sports Partnership for your words of advice and support.
You can have a look at the variety of activities they practiced below.
Hurling Skills Development
This term children from 1st, 2nd and 3rd classes have been given the opportunity to develop their hurling and camoige skills under the watchful eye of Ronan Keane our local GAA Sports Development Administrator. Children are also being coached by Mr. Harrison and Ms. Flanagan. Today, Ronan was showing the children how to rise the ball.
The Rock Run and Walk
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Rock Run and Walk. We received a lot of support from both the school community and the running community. A big thank you also to James and Sally Sexton who kept a very close on people's times. Well done to everyone who took part. It was wonderful to see pupils and past pupils from the school completing the 5k course. Roll on next year!!!!
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in the Rock Run and Walk. We received a lot of support from both the school community and the running community. A big thank you also to James and Sally Sexton who kept a very close on people's times. Well done to everyone who took part. It was wonderful to see pupils and past pupils from the school completing the 5k course. Roll on next year!!!!
Scoil Chríost Rí Walking Club
Following it's successful introduction last year the Scoil Chríost Rí Walking Club will recommence it's activities the week of Monday 5th October. Teachers will accompany children on lunchtime walks around the Cloughleigh area. In order to part-take please fill in a consent form and return it to Mr. Garry or Ms. White. This is an excellent opportunity to increase physical activity through-out the school day.
Following it's successful introduction last year the Scoil Chríost Rí Walking Club will recommence it's activities the week of Monday 5th October. Teachers will accompany children on lunchtime walks around the Cloughleigh area. In order to part-take please fill in a consent form and return it to Mr. Garry or Ms. White. This is an excellent opportunity to increase physical activity through-out the school day.
The Rock Run and Walk 5k
It's back to school time in Scoil Chríost Rí and we are kicking the school year off to an energetic start with out 5k run and walk. This will take place on Thursday September 24th at 6.30pm. It promises to be an evening of fun and enjoyment. Check out our Facebook page 'The Rock Run and Walk in aid of Scoil Chríost Rí National School' for regular updates.
Active Schools Week
18th - 22nd May 2015
Scoil Chríóst Rí held our very first Active School Week on May 18th - 22nd. The Active Week is an essential component in achieving the Active School Flag. Events which took place included Aerobics for Kids, tug of war, welly throw, penalty shoot out, cycling, tennis, basketball, trip to the playground, speed cup stacking, water safety talk, skipathon ans 'walk a mile with a smile'. This week was a huge success and both pupils and teachers had great fun!!!!!
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