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FIND OUT MORE Webinar Active School Flag is a Department of Education initiative supported by Healthy Ireland We Value YOUR FEEDBACK Please complete the Find Out More questionnaire that we will email to you after this webinar www.activeschoolflag.ie Presenters Karen Cotter National Coordinator ASF Caitriona Cosgrave ASF Support Team Jamie Mc Gann DCU Research Team Chat @Karen @Caitriona @Jamie Specific queries should be emailed to [email protected] Watch Video 20180313 ASF BANNER.indd 1 13/03/2018 09:19:07 Active School Flag aims to get more schools, more active, more often An Active School Physical Physical Active Education Activity Partnerships School Week Delivers a broad Promotes inclusive Works in Organises an and balanced PE physical activity partnership with Active School curriculum throughout the others to promote Week every year school day a physically active school culture www.activeschoolflag.ie All ASF activities during 20/21 must comply with COVID-safety guidelines Physical Education “Schools will need to re-orientate their work with the curriculum especially during the initial weeks of the first term as they give greater time and attention to areas such as Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE), Physical Education (PE), Language and Mathematics. Pupils’ physical education is a central part of their wellbeing: it should form a significant component of timetabled programmes upon returning to school.” Source: Returning to School – Curriculum Guidance for Primary School Leaders and Teachers. www.activeschoolflag.ie www.activeschoolflag.ie The children now view exercise as a fun and enjoyable activity that you can do anytime, anywhere! As teachers, we have identified huge benefits. Children’s fitness levels, concentration and well-being has improved. They are more positive, focused and happy! Sligo school www.activeschoolflag.iewww.activeschoolflag.ie We need to find ways to ENERGISE the school day The FUN Theory www.activeschoolflag.ie Decreasing sedentary time Movement Breaks “Shorter learning intervals, followed by safe movement breaks (even standing up and stretching), will help to support increased concentration and focus.” Source: Supporting the Wellbeing of School Communities as Schools Return – Guidance for Schools www.activeschoolflag.ie ICELAND Sport Ireland and Active School Flag encourage Grindav ík • • n o 1 schools to walk, jog or run to visit the landmark sights of o , g 4 a 9 L 1 k e m u l B RUN Europe. Where will the Tour of Europe challenge bring around YOUR school? ace Bridg Pe e Active School Flag encourages km km YOUR CLASS to get SKIPPING. Sav • on le lin t n Dublin f Pisa • P s a o is a Co ry • • r a . 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