Irish Primary PE Association
Congratulations to St Clare’s NS, Ballyjamesduff, Co. Cavan who won the 2016 #BeActive Education award. St Clare’s NS, Harold’s Cross, Dublin 6W were also chosen as finalists.
http://www.education.ie/en/Press-Events/Press-Releases/2016-Press-Releases/PR16-09-16.html
Sport Ireland and Ireland Active have prepared the documents below to encourage schools to get involved.
The #BeActive leaflet includes a series of ideas for each of the days of the week, some of which schools might be interested in trying out.
‘Try it Thursday’ with ‘Climb the Heights’ Skipping Challenge
Friday National Fitness Day ‘Take on the Teachers Challenge’
The IPPEA Dance Challenge 2016 Winners – Gaelscoil Eoghain Ui Thuairisc, Carlow-well done for creating such a stunning and creative dance. It was tight competition at the top with only 4 points (out of 135) separating 1st and 2nd place – congratulations to Aston Village Educate Together National School for coming in close second. Well done to all the schools that participated in the event. Click on the link below to open:
Susan Marron and Maura Coulter delivered an Irish Primary Physical Education (www.irishprimarype.com) workshop to final year students from the Colleges of Education Eastern Region on Tuesday 10th of May at St Patrick’s College. The workshop was titled ‘Developing Fundamental Movement Skills Through Junk Play and Digital Technology.’ All students who participated received free membership of the IPPEA.