Help us achieve the Active School Flag!

​We are trying to achieve the Active School Flag in St. Nicholas Primary School this year. In order to achieve the flag, we must:
- Adhere to DES Guidelines regarding PE timetable provision for all students.
- Teach a broad and balanced PE curriculum.
- Inform and invite the whole school community to participate in the ASF process.
- Self-evaluate current provision in terms of P.E, Physical Activity and Community Links. 
-Plan and Implement improvements for each of the aforementioned areas.
- Organise an ‘Active School Week’ as part of the annual school calendar.

See http://www.activeschoolflag.ie for more information regarding the Active School Flag process.

Resources for Parents

Here are some ‘Active Ideas’ for home: Go for pre- or post-dinner walks - Turn up the music and boogie down! Make a game out of household chores. Sneak workouts into other activities i.e. taking the stairs instead of the escalator. Turn TV ad breaks into fitness breaks. Have a weekly sports night, where everyone in the family gets involved. Let the kids help with work in the yard and with gardening – catch leaves, raking, sorting, digging, planting, etc. Walk the dog. Super troopers activity booklets.
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Here are some fantastic resources for parents to encourage even more physical activity at home:
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http://www.getirelandactive.ie/
http://parentsforhealth.org/
https://www.pta.org/programs/content.cfm?ItemNumber=3397
http://kidshealth.org/parent/nutrition_center/staying_fit/exercise.html