Physical Education
Throughout the year students engage with the six Physical Education strands which are Games, Athletics, Gymnastics, Dance, Aquatics and Outdoor and adventure activities. Students' social, emotional and physical development is nurtured through engagement with our physical education programme.
Aquatics
3rd - 6th class complete an eight week block of swimming lessons in Athlone Regional Sports Centre every year. Second class students engage in the PAWS (Primary Aquatics Water Safety) programme to compliment and support their learning across the strand.
Games
This strand is greatly complemented by our strong links with local Sports Partnerships particularly Noel our soccer coach and Alan our G.A.A. coach as well as our playworks in the school yard. The development of fundamental movement skills across all strands greatly supports the delivery of the Games strand too. We use the Move Well Move Often resources in our Games lessons.
Gymnastics
Students enjoy engaging in gymnastics with a focus on developing balance, poise, posture and sequences of movement. Teachers find the PSSI materials really helpful in delivering this strand.
Athletics
This strand supports students in developing skills needed to participate in and enjoy athletics. 5th and 6th class boys participate in Athletics in Athlone I.T. each year. In term 3 we have an after schools athletics club which really helps us to develop our skills in this strand.
Students enjoy engaging in "Go Noodle" dance breaks throughout the school day and in each class as well as classes availing of Zumba lessons.
Dance
Teachers have found the lessons to be engaging and enticing especially for pupils who have less of an interest in sports and exercise.
Outdoor & Adventure
Activities
Students enjoy a whole host of lessons outdoors, from playground visits, school trips, school tours, visits to parks, farms, museums, Athlone Sub-Aqua Club and others, all with a focus on adventure, pay and learning.