Irish Primary PE Association
Guidance on Physical Education during Covid-19
Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Iy-Q1UJ0RIiwsw1sg1dgZA
The Irish Primary PE Association was founded in 2002 by and for primary teachers who were particularly interested in the subject of Physical Education. The IPPEA is an association dedicated to heightening awareness of Physical Education issues in primary schools and it aims to represent and support the needs of primary teachers involved in Physical Education.
The IPPEA have published a guidance document (August 2020) for the teaching of Physical Education in response to Returning to school: Curriculum guidance for primary school leaders and teachers (July 2020). Physical Education, as part of children’s overall Well-Being, has been identified as a key focus area in the initial re-entry to school.
Susan Marron (Lecturer, DCU) and Caitriona Cosgrave (Primary Teacher, Raheny) Co-Chairs of the IPPEA, will present a webinar to:
(1) share this IPPEA guidance document
(2) provide helpful examples to support you, and your planning and teaching of Physical Education while observing public health advice
(3) explore and address queries teachers may have in relation to Physical Education during Covid -19
When: Sep 7, 2020 Time: 19:00-20:00
IPPEA Interview with Michelle McBride Irish Times Tues, Sep 8, 2020 Do Covid-19 restrictions spell the end of PE, art and music in school?https://www.irishtimes.com/news/education/do-covid-19-restrictions-spell-the-end-of-pe-art-and-music-in-school-1.4343822
IPPEA Interview with Midwest Radio News 26th August 2020 about the reopening of schools and the teaching of PE in a Covid-19 regulated environment
IRISH PRIMARY PHYSICAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION (IPPEA) POSITION STATEMENT ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN SCHOOLS, DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
In reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic the IPPEA committee are currently preparing the IPPEA position statement to guide members and those responsible for delivering quality Physical Education in Irish primary schools. This is based on the European Physical Education Association Position Statement on Physical Education in Schools, During The Covid-19 Pandemic https://eupea.com/(June 2020) of which the Irish Primary Physical Education Association is a member. The IPPEA requests that school principals, Boards of Management and teachers actively assure quality Physical Education (UNESCO Charter, 2015) during the Covid-19 crisis, despite the challenges it may pose for the subject.
The IPPEA position statement and practical suggestions will follow shortly underpinned by Reopening our primary and special schools https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/a0bff-reopening-our-primary-and-special-schools/
European School Sports Day is taking place on Friday September 25th all across Ireland! This video shows all the fun that took place in one school last year! Schools can take part in any way they wish doing 120 minutes of activity on the day.
COMPETITION: €100 sports equipment voucher for the first 25 schools to sign up! Sign up now at http://www.essd.eu #ESSD2020 #beactive
