P.E. in St Clare's
A broad PE curriculum is delivered at all class levels.
Each class receives at least one hour of PE per week.
We wear our tracksuits and runners on PE days.
Our class teachers, with the support of local coaches, deliver all 6 strands of the PE curriculum - Gymnastics, Dance, Aquatics, Games, Athletics and Outdoor and Adventure Activities
If you wish to take a look at the curriculum,
it can be found on the NCCA website.
Teachers, it is time to plan our PE lessons!
Don't forget to access the wonderful support materials on the PSSI website!
P.E. in St Clare's
A broad PE curriculum is delivered at all class levels.
Each class receives at least one hour of PE per week.
We wear our tracksuits and runners on PE days.
Our class teachers, with the support of local coaches, deliver all 6 strands of the PE curriculum - Gymnastics, Dance, Aquatics, Games, Athletics and Outdoor and Adventure Activities
If you wish to take a look at the curriculum,
it can be found on the NCCA website.
Teachers, it is time to plan our PE lessons!
Don't forget to access the wonderful support materials on the PSSI website!
The Primary School Sports Initiative presents a set of support materials for five strand units of the physical education curriculum: Athletics, Dance, Games, Gymnastics and Outdoor and Adventure Activities. The materials have been designed to assist teachers to implement the primary physical education curriculum. Across four class levels: Infants, first and second class, third and fourth class and fifth and sixth class. A set of lesson plans for each class level for each of the five above mentioned strands is outlined. They aim to facilitate the attainment of the curriculum objectives and include development and progression from lesson to lesson and across the class levels
Please follow this link to access the materials.
CPD
M0VE WELL,MOVE OFTEN
Two of our teachers, Miss Fitzpatrick and Miss Hayden,
took part in the Move Well, Move Often training about developing physical literacy through the lens of Fundamental Movement Skills Thank you both for the wonderful presentation at our recent staff meeting and for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with our staff.
Fundamental Movement Skills
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are the basic building
blocks of movement and are an essential part of everyday
life and recreational activity.
Here in St Clare's all classes focus on the skills of walking,running,catching and throwing.We also have a whole school FMS plan to ensure all FMS are developed as your child moves through the various classes
‘MOVE WELL, MOVE OFTEN’ (PDST)
ORIENTEERING
Irish Orienteering Association
We have decided that we will work together to strengthen our delivery of the PE strand Outdoor and
Adventure Activities. Two teachers from St Clare's attended the
Cavan Sports Partnership/Irish Orienteering Association
‘Ready to go Orienteering’ initiative on Friday 22/11/19.
Ideas, resources, and knowledge are shared amongst staff members during our Croke Park hour.
We are looking forward to getting our school grounds mapped!
The programme has three parts (1) Teacher Training (2) Mapping of School grounds,
and (3) Equipment and Resource pack.
‘Ready to go Orienteering’ trains teachers to:
- Introduce pupils to the basic skills of orienteering in a fun and exciting way.
- Identify where Orienteering can be introduced to the school curriculum.
- Use games and activity cards that progress pupils from classroom lessons to participation
- in simple orienteering competitions and events.
- Explore and develop outdoor and adventure activities on the school grounds.
- Prepare pupils to compete in schools orienteering events in public parks.
The Primary School Sports Initiative presents a set of support materials for five strand units of the physical education curriculum: Athletics, Dance, Games, Gymnastics and Outdoor and Adventure Activities. The materials have been designed to assist teachers to implement the primary physical education curriculum. Across four class levels: Infants, first and second class, third and fourth class and fifth and sixth class. A set of lesson plans for each class level for each of the five above mentioned strands is outlined. They aim to facilitate the attainment of the curriculum objectives and include development and progression from lesson to lesson and across the class levels
Please follow this link to access the materials.
CPD
M0VE WELL,MOVE OFTEN
Two of our teachers, Miss Fitzpatrick and Miss Hayden,
took part in the Move Well, Move Often training about developing physical literacy through the lens of Fundamental Movement Skills Thank you both for the wonderful presentation at our recent staff meeting and for sharing your knowledge and enthusiasm with our staff.
Fundamental Movement Skills
Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS) are the basic building
blocks of movement and are an essential part of everyday
life and recreational activity.
Here in St Clare's all classes focus on the skills of walking,running,
catching and throwing.
We also have a whole school FMS plan to ensure all FMS are developed as
your child moves through the various classes
‘MOVE WELL, MOVE OFTEN’ (PDST)
ORIENTEERING
Irish Orienteering Association
We have decided that we will work together to strengthen our delivery of the PE strand Outdoor and
Adventure Activities. Two teachers from St Clare's attended the
Cavan Sports Partnership/Irish Orienteering Association
‘Ready to go Orienteering’ initiative on Friday 22/11/19.
Ideas, resources, and knowledge are shared amongst staff members during our Croke Park hour.
We are looking forward to getting our school grounds mapped!
The programme has three parts (1) Teacher Training (2) Mapping of School grounds,
and (3) Equipment and Resource pack.
‘Ready to go Orienteering’ trains teachers to:
- Introduce pupils to the basic skills of orienteering in a fun and exciting way.
- Identify where Orienteering can be introduced to the school curriculum.
- Use games and activity cards that progress pupils from classroom lessons to participation
- in simple orienteering competitions and events.
- Explore and develop outdoor and adventure activities on the school grounds.
- Prepare pupils to compete in schools orienteering events in public parks.
Check out our Walkway!
The Active School Walkway booklet is full of wonderful ideas.
Twelve teachers took part in an athletics coaching session with Cavan Sports Partnership's Francis Mc Fadden.
Francis is delivering the School Hall Athletic program to over forty 3rd class children.
The training session was a great opportunity for our teachers to develop the skills of running ,throwing and jumping.
WHAT IS THE PAWS PROGRAMME?
The PAWS (Primary Aquatics Water Safety) programme is a comprehensive educational resource for primary schools that teaches basic water safety skills. It was developed by Irish Water Safety, in partnership with The Educational Company of Ireland, and teaches children how to be safe around water in homes, farms, pools, beaches and on our waterways.
PAWS incorporates all aspects of the physical education aquatics strand of the primary school curriculum and outlines life-saving guidelines for children of all ages. The programme is very well designed and includes beautiful illustrations, a wealth of tips and advice, and all sorts of interactive games and puzzles to reinforce lessons learned. The children really enjoyed the discussions and activities included in the programme.
On completion of the programme, each class received a Primary Aquatics Water Safety Certificate from Irish Water Safety.
The PAWS (Primary Aquatics Water Safety) programme is a comprehensive educational resource for primary schools that teaches basic water safety skills. It was developed by Irish Water Safety, in partnership with The Educational Company of Ireland, and teaches children how to be safe around water in homes, farms, pools, beaches and on our waterways.
PAWS incorporates all aspects of the physical education aquatics strand of the primary school curriculum and outlines life-saving guidelines for children of all ages. The programme is very well designed and includes beautiful illustrations, a wealth of tips and advice, and all sorts of interactive games and puzzles to reinforce lessons learned. The children really enjoyed the discussions and activities included in the programme.
On completion of the programme, each class received a Primary Aquatics Water Safety Certificate from Irish Water Safety.
PAWS incorporates all aspects of the physical education aquatics strand of the primary school curriculum and outlines life-saving guidelines for children of all ages. The programme is very well designed and includes beautiful illustrations, a wealth of tips and advice, and all sorts of interactive games and puzzles to reinforce lessons learned. The children really enjoyed the discussions and activities included in the programme.
On completion of the programme, each class received a Primary Aquatics Water Safety Certificate from Irish Water Safety.
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Teachers
Learn about the Primary Aquatic Water Safety (PAWS) programme.
Check out the materials to support the teaching of the water safety as part of Personal Safety in the SPHE programme so that your pupils develop confidence and competence IN, ON and NEAR water.
Click on this link http://paws.iws.ie/presentations/Teachers-Intro-And-Resources/presentation.html or visit paws.iws.ie
All children in Junior Infant to First Class children complete the PAWS WATER SAFETY PROGRAM during the months of May and June.
Teachers
Learn about the Primary Aquatic Water Safety (PAWS) programme.
Check out the materials to support the teaching of the water safety as part of Personal Safety in the SPHE programme so that your pupils develop confidence and competence IN, ON and NEAR water.
Click on this link http://paws.iws.ie/presentations/Teachers-Intro-And-Resources/presentation.html or visit paws.iws.ie
All children in Junior Infant to First Class children complete the PAWS WATER SAFETY PROGRAM during the months of May and June.
PE Equipment Audit
Our annual PE equipment audit is underway!
ACTIVE TEACHERS
Our annual PE equipment audit is underway!
ACTIVE TEACHERS
WE LOVE PE HOMEWORK!In St Clare's, all pupils receive PE homework at least once per week.Check out Senior Infants homework for October 2020
M0VE WELL,MOVE OFTEN
Well done to our teachers who took part in this training about developing physical literacy and who will share their knowledge with our staff.
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WE LOVE PE HOMEWORK!
In St Clare's, all pupils receive PE homework at least once per week.
Check out Senior Infants homework for October 2020
M0VE WELL,MOVE OFTEN
Well done to our teachers who took part in this training about developing physical literacy and who will share their knowledge with our staff.
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REGULATION STATIONS: CALMING KIDS IN THE CLASSROOM
REGULATION STATIONS: CALMING KIDS IN THE CLASSROOM
Infant teachers, SNAs and Resource teachers took part in a Regulation Stations training. Regulation Stations is a unique system to calm kids with sensory issues, allowing them to get the best out of their school day
Regulation Stations is an easy to run and effective program where children with sensory issues complete a 20 to 30-minute circuit made up of a variety of therapy based but fun-laden activities.
The specially designed activities help children calm their mind, organise their thoughts, release their energy and return to the classroom ready to learn.
ROUNDERS
Members of staff who attended a very enjoyable and informative Rounders Teacher Training session hosted by Cavan Sports Partnership.
Check out our Active Schools Board!
ROAD SAFETY TALK
In St Clares we promote active travel by teaching road safety programmes.
The children in 5th and 6th class were visited by the local Gardaí this week and they gave the children a talk on Road Safety.
SUPER TROOPERS
At our recent Active Schools Committee meeting we decided to introduce Super Troopers to St Clares. The committee has been busy distributing information to class teachers which includes teacher's guides, childrens journals and family wall charts.
We are starting Super Troopers this Monday 21/11/16
Super Troopers is aimed at helping children become more active and learn about healthy lifestyles.
Did you know that only one in five children currently meet the World Health Organisation (WHO) recommended daily guidelines of 60 minutes of activity per day?
All children will receive a Super Trooper’s Activity Journal on Monday which includes short activities to do each night as part of their homework. Children can complete these fun activities alone or get their family & friends involved.
All children will receive a Super Trooper’s Activity Journal on Monday which includes short activities to do each night as part of their homework. Children can complete these fun activities alone or get their family & friends involved.
So come on everyone let's get moving!
SAINT CLARE'S PROMOTES
HEALTHY EATING!
We are becoming really cool Food Dudes!
Munching on fruit and vegetables doesn't always come easy to us BUT we have learned how good these foods are for our bodies.
Some of us have never tried some of these fruit and vegetables before because we thought they looked "yucky". However after doing our best to taste all the fruit and vegetables we have agreed to make a BIG BIG effort to continue to make healthy food choices.
Some of us have never tried some of these fruit and vegetables before because we thought they looked "yucky". However after doing our best to taste all the fruit and vegetables we have agreed to make a BIG BIG effort to continue to make healthy food choices.
ZOOM BOOM TRAINING
The teachers in St Clare's have been busy working towards renewing our Active Schools flag.
We have completed Zoom Boom's PE on a Plate Programme for Teachers
As we deliver this six week programme to our classes, our pupils will have fun playing lots of games while improving key skills, coordination, core strength, balance, flexibility muscle tone and general fitness. The activities have been developed by an occupational therapist and child development expert with specific focus on activities for children with Dyspraxia or other motor development delays.
Miss Mc Guirk''s Fifth Class enjoying their Zoom Boom Activities!
Zoom Boom Day 1
Time to plan our PE lessons!
Don't forget to access the wonderful support materials on the PSSI website!
- The Primary School Sports Initiative presents a set of support materials for five strand units of the physical education curriculum: Athletics, Dance, Games, Gymnastics and Outdoor and Adventure Activities. The materials have been designed to assist teachers to implement the primary physical education curriculum. Across four class levels: Infants, first and second class, third and fourth class and fifth and sixth class. A set ofl esson plans for each class level for each of the five above mentioned strands is outlined. They aim to facilitate the attainment of the curriculum objectives and include development and progression from lesson to lesson and across the class levels
Please follow this link to access the materials.
