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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
IPPEA Annual Conference Date: Saturday, October 22nd Venue: Marino Institute of Education, Dublin Workshops: Attendees choose 4 workshops. See below:
'Move Well, Move Often' – An Inclusive Approach to Physical Literacy
VOICE - PE: Listening and Responding to Children’s Voices
Practical and Playful Ideas for 'The Daily Mile'
Tug of War: Old Tradition - New Life
Oodles of Noodles for Everyone
Student Voice and Meaningful PE
My Bag of Tricks for Making Dances
Frisbee Fun and Frolics
Órdóga Suas nó Síos - Assessment for Learning and FMS
European School Sports Day – Minimal Equipment and Maximum FUN
WIN A PLACEat the IPPEA Conference for you and a colleague by liking the conference post, sharing and tagging a friend on Twitter,Facebook and/or Instagram. The winner announced on Friday, 14th October.
PDST Primary PE: Physical Literacy - Seminar 4
(Apply NOW)
Sub cover is available for 2 teachers from each school in Ireland to attend Physical Literacy Seminar 4.This seminar focuses on developing pupils’ motivation and confidence to participate in physical activity for life. Participants will explore a variety of strategies that can be easily implemented in PE lessons to motivate and develop pupils’ confidence to improve participation in the PE lesson. Resources will be provided to teachers in attendance and this seminar is running in October in venues around the country. Attendance at previous seminars is not required. BOOK Your Place
PDST Primary PE: Cooperative Learning Workshop
(Apply NOW)
Cooperative learning is an instructional approach which can be used across any strand of the PE curriculum and has been shown to enhance pupil motivation, confidence and ability to work together positively in PE. In October, these exciting 2 hour cooperative learning workshops will take place in Killarney, Letterkenny, Inishshannon and Edgeworthstown. Numerous other venues available in November, with further details and booking available HERE
PDST Primary PE Resource: Goal Setting and Self-Assessment
The PDST primary PE team have developed a suite of resources to support pupil goal setting in PE. These resources are explored as part of physical literacy seminar 4 and are now available to view and download HERE
PDST Primary PE: In-School Support
(Apply NOW)
Applications are now open for PDST in-school support. A primary PE advisor can visit your school to support you with planning and preparation of your PE programme, to facilitate lesson modelling across all strands of the PE curriculum and whole staff professional development sessions. Schools can apply for in-school PDST PE support through the online application system HERE
PDST Post Primary PE: AUTUMN Workshop (Basketball)
(Apply NOW)
The PDST team are delighted to announce details of our autumn evening PE workshop, ‘Basketball - Building Tactics and Differentiation in a Post Primary PE. There are 13 workshops taking place throughout the country in October. commencing 10/10. This CPD is free to attend but does require pre-booking as spaces are limited to 25 teachers per event. Don't miss out. BOOK Your Place
PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
#throwbackActiveHALLOWEEN Ideas Pumpkin Bowling - Spooky Halloween Circuits - Zombie Tag - Monster Mash Disco - Community Costume Walks.
Please share your #throwbackActiveHALLOWEEN ideas with @ActiveFlag next week (October 17th - 21st) to inspire other schools and be entered in to a draw for table tennis sets.
#FeelGoodFridays: Active HALLOWEEN
(Friday, October 28th)
What will YOUR school do for #FeelGoodFridayActiveHALLOWEEN?
Share your photos/videos with @ActiveFlag@HealthyIreland@Education_Ire to be in with a chance to win prizes for your school. Alternatively, you can email resources@activeschoolflag.ie
Planning Ahead - 'Active Break Every Day' Challenge (November 14 - December 9) This 4-week challenge is designed to support teachers, at all class levels, to build movement breaks into their daily routine. It is one of the KEY whole-of-school activities that primary schools working towards ASF must undertake and should form part of the annual calendar for all ASF schools.
Active Breaks Challenge Charts Active Breaks Challenge Chart An Dúshlan Sos Gníomhach Top Tip - We encourage teachers to laminate the challenge charts and hang them outside of classroom doors to create a buzz around the school.
Schools' Newsletter (Irish Heart Foundation)
Sign Up for the Irish Heart Foundation schools' newsletter before Friday, October 14th and your class will be entered in to a draw for a Bizzy Breaks resources box. SIGN UP for Newsletter
NewLet's Get ACTIVE Challenge (Irish Heart Foundation) Inspire your pupils to be active every day with the NEW and improved 'Let’s Get Active' Challenge. This FREE 4-week challenge includes a booklet for each pupil to track and reflect on their activity. Pupils aim to be active for 60 minutes every day, across the 4 weeks, and learn about motivation, goal setting and health along the way. Challenge packs include a certificate and stickers for each pupil. Ideal for use in conjunction with the 'Active Break Every Day' challenge. To pre-order your class set, please email schools@irishheart.ie.
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ACTIVE SCHOOL WEEK
National 'Active School Week' (#ASW22) will take place 24-28 April, 2023
SUPPORT Webinars (Primary Schools)
RENEWAL Criteria webinars This Week - (October 12th and 13th) This webinar focusses specifically on the Renewal Criteria.
All schools wishing to renew their ASF status are advised to attend. Topics include:
PUPIL LEADERSHIP Webinars
(October 24th and 25th)
This webinar offers lots of practical advice about how to involve pupils in the ASF process. All schools, new applicant and renewal, are advised to attend. Topics include:
GETTING STARTED: Attendee Resources ASF resources are available to schools that attended the 'Getting Started' webinars (one set per school). Please complete the 'Resources Request' form emailed to you the morning after the webinar and submit beforeFriday, October 14th.
GETTING STARTED: Attendee Prizes Table tennis sets and other sports equipment is on the way to the schools listed below:
We'd LOVE to see the table tennissets in action in classrooms, in playgrounds and in staff rooms. Please share your photos/videos with ActiveFlag@HealthyIreland@Education_Ire
______________________________________________ ASF Online Application Forms
ONLINE Applications (Primary Schools) If you have any difficulties logging in to your account or accessing your online application forms please email Majella eolas@activeschoolflag.ie, remembering to insert your roll number in the subject line.
Important: Renewal vs. New Applicant
If your school achieved an ASF at any point in the past our online system will recognise you as a renewal school and the additional renewal criteria will apply. If a number of years have passed since your previous flag, or for any reason you would prefer to re-engage with ASF as a NEW applicant school, please email Majella eolas@activeschoolflag.ie,, including your school roll number in the subject line, and we will adjust our system accordingly.
REGISTER Your School for ASFPP (Post Primary) If your post primary school is interested in finding out more about Active School Flag Post Primary (ASFPP), please email postprimarysupport@activeschoolflag.ie
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