June 6th to 10th was designated “Active Schools Week” in St. Aidan’s. The aim of the week was to promote physical activity, fitness and healthy eating as part of a balanced lifestyle.
Local clubs were contacted and gave very generously of their time and talents to introduce the children to a variety of physical activities that they can become involved in in their local community.
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- Classes from 1st to 6th enjoyed practising drills and playing soccer in the astro-turf at St Louis Community school.
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- Two players from Kiltimagh Giants Basketball club visited the school on Monday and Tuesday.
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- Children from 3rd to 6th class had an opportunity to take part in a basketball session.
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- Hip-hop dancing was a big hit with the Senior Infants and 1st Class.
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- Junior & Senior Infants and 2nd class enjoyed their introduction to Karate.
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- Fourth and fifth classes tried hurling with a member of Tooreen Hurling club.
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- The junior classes love playing with our new playground markings!
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- Darren Clarke shared some army skills with 6th Class during an orienteering session.
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- Classes from Senior Infants to 3rd played bocce at the local bocce court.
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- Junior Infants went for a walk to the railway park...
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- ...and stopped for a treat on the way back!
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- During the week 4th Class, under the direction of Mrs Cunnane prepared a meal using all fresh ingredients.
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- They made a fresh fruit salad plate...,
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- vegetarian pizzas...
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- and a fruit topping for mini pavlovas.
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- When the food was ready the whole class enjoyed their 'healthy lunch'!
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- On Friday afternoon we had our traditional Sports Day races and events. We all really enjoyed the week.
A special thanks to Sean Moran and Dylan Gallagher from the Basketball Club, Tom Byrne for his help with handball, Jackie Foley dance teacher,Alan Biesty karate teacher, and Darren Clarke for his help with orienteering.
