Autumn Term 2017

This term has been a busy one on the sporting front for Peterswell NS. Our boys and girls have competed in numerous sporting outings including the Cumann na mbunscoil Mini 7's and the garda tournament which took place in Gort GAA grounds recently. Our boys reached the final of the Mini 7's only to lose narrowly to a strong Cappatagle side. Following that a mixed team of boys and girls competed in the garda football tournament where we reached a semi-final only to lose out to Doorus. Well done to all involved.

What is an Active School?

The Active School Flag (ASF) is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. The process aims to get more schools, more active, more often.

Schools wishing to achieve the ASF begin the process by self-evaluating their current provision across 3 areas: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Partnerships. Schools must also organise an Active School Week programme and commit to having it as part of their annual school calendar. Schools that can say ‘yes’ to all of the ASF success criteria will be awarded with the active flag. The flag remains valid for a period of 3 years after which time schools will be invited to re-apply.
ASF is a Department of Education and Skills initiative supported by Healthy Ireland.
St. Thomas' N.S. has begun working towards their Active School Flag. Watch this space for more information.