1. Scoil Chaitríona Baggot Street
Active Schools
Physical Education Programme

2. Why Aim for the Active Flag?
We decided to apply for the Active Flag for a number of reasons, including....
Improving the overall fitness of our students
Exposing our students to a wider variety of sports
Improving the delivery of PE lessons
Developing links with parents and the community
Looking for positive behaviour impacts
Creating school spirit through events and challenges

3. Games -GAA coaching with Mr. O Bhroinn
-Spikeball coaching with Spikeball Ireland and Loreto College
-Cricket coaching with Leinster Cricket
-Rugby coaching with Leinster Rugby coach Ken
Some games developed /introduced in PE classes:
Dodgeball, rounders, tennis, hockey and badminton
Playground Games:
-Tag games , Ship to Shore
Devising New Games
-PSSI lesson plans put into practice

4. Athletics -Senior students athletics training
-Entry into Santry Athletics
- Run Around Europe whole-school running initiative in May
-High jump and shot-putt challenges during Active School Week
-Skipping challenge completed during Afternoon Club.

5. Dance -Craic sa Chlós do Sheachtain na Gaeilge
-Dance Club at yard time
-Dance leaders at break
-Introduction of free dance to yard
-Drop Everything and Dance during Term II
-Dance parties after Active Assemblies
-GoNoodle dances on wet days

6. Gymnastics -Gymnastic movement and balance sequences
-Counterbalances and partner balances
-Yoga in Afternoon Club with Miss O’Malley to improve gross motor skills and to help improve mindfulness skills

7. Outdoor and Adventure Activities
-Walks and trails in the nearby Merrion Square/ Herbert Park
-Orienteering in Trooperstown Wood Co. Wicklow
-Co-operative games

8. Aquatics
Swim classes for all children from Senior Infants to Sixth Class.