Category: Physical Activity

Cross Country
Cross Country

We took part in the annual cross country event at Donegal Town Rugby Club, kindly organised by Tir Conaill Athletics Club. All the pupils gave their all in the events, and we were delighted to come back with some medals – well done everyone!!

SCHOOL TOUR 2023
SCHOOL TOUR 2023

An action packed school tour took place last week as we visited Rockhill Holiday Park. The children took part in a number of activities, and as you can see from the photographs, they had a great day with smiles all around! Thanks to all the parents who came along on the tour – we hope you enjoyed the day as well!

School Cycle
School Cycle

Our annual school cycle took place today, and what a great day it was! The weather continued to be kind to us as the younger pupils took to the school yard and the older pupils made their way to the beach at Inver. Our thanks to our helpers – Sean Gallagher and John O’Sullivan!

3rd & 4th Classes Football Blitz
3rd & 4th Classes Football Blitz

Donie McCole from St. Naul’s GAA & LFGA Club comes to the school every week to provide training for all of our pupils The 3rd & 4th Classes were delighted when he organised a fun blitz involving all the local schools, which took place on Monday. They all had a great day out! Our thanks to Donie for all his help this year and for organising the fun blitz for everyone.

Infants on a mini beast hunt!
Infants on a mini beast hunt!

Junior & Senior Infants went on a minibeast hunt along our Active School Walkway. We used our magnifying glasses to get a really good look at all the minibeasts!

Ag Sugradh le Chéile
Ag Sugradh le Chéile

Niamh from the Donegal Sports Partnership came to the school today as part of the Ag Sugradh le Chéile project, which aims to promote active play between parents and children. The parents/grandparents of the Junior and Senior Infants were invited to school and as you can see from the photographs – a lot of fun was had by all!

1st & 2nd Classes keeping fit with 5th & 6th Classes!
1st & 2nd Classes keeping fit with 5th & 6th Classes!

The 5th & 6th Class Pupils designed circuits for the 1st & 2nd Class pupils to enjoy.

Circuit Training!
Circuit Training!

Junior and Senior Infants had great fun today doing circuits with the pupils from 5th & 6th Classes.

Infants Fun Time!
Infants Fun Time!

Junior and Senior Infants enjoyed a daily extra playtime this week as a reward for filling their ‘Bucket of Kindness’ during lent. Good fun was had by all and the pupils have been practising ball skills, skipping, balancing etc., using the school’s P.E. equipment. Thankfully the weather has been on our side!

GAA Training in the sunshine!
GAA Training in the sunshine!

1st & 2nd Classes enjoyed their weekly GAA training session with Donie today in the sun soaked playground!