Glounaguillagh
National School
Active School Flag
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.
The pupils, staff and parents of Glounaguillagh National School are committed to making activity and exercise a fun and everyday way of life in our school.
In order to achieve an Active Flag we must fulfil criteria in four sections: Physical Education, Physical Activity, Partnerships and Active School Week.
We have chosen our Active School Committee who will help us to achieve our Active Flag.
They will lead the different initiatives that we will take part in as well as come up with some new, fun and exciting ways for us to stay active in our school.
Our thanks to the committee members; Ayda O’Connor, Ellie O’Grady, Donnacha O’Malley, Zoë Russell, Ruby Doyle, Dara O’Brien, Jack Moloney, Caoimhe O’Connor, Caoimhe Foley, Eimee Lynch, Sophie Moriarty, Síomha Clifford and Stephen O’Reilly for your great work.
Active Schools Committee
Our Active School Flag Committee have been busy helping us achieve our first Active School Flag in June 2025 here in Glounaguillagh N.S.
It is made up of students from 3rd to 6th class and teachers who meet regularly sharing their ideas and suggestions on how to make sure we have a physically active school community.
We are always busy creating and sharing interesting ideas for our active school community so make sure to check back regularly for pictures and videos of our adventures.
Active News
Active School Walkway
This year we introduced a signposted Active Walkway. The children loved using the school map to find the location of all the signposts. The walkway blends learning with fun and activity. This initiative supports a healthy lifestyle and enriches the educational experience!
Active Schools Week
Our Active School Committee took the lead in planning and delivering a fantastic Active School Week, which took place from May 6th to May 9th. The committee met in advance to brainstorm creative and inclusive activity ideas to ensure everyone in the school could get involved and have fun.
Each morning, the committee gathered Junior and Senior Infants and brought them to the Halla for some lively ‘Wake Up Shake Up’ dance sessions. These energetic morning routines were a big hit — the younger pupils looked forward to starting each day with music, movement, and smiles.
Throughout the week, a wide range of lunchtime yard games were organised, including: Rounders, Hockey matches, A Skipathon, An exciting Obstacle Course
A highlight of the week was the official opening of our Active School Walkway, with every class participating in a variety of cross-curricular activities designed by their teachers. This gave pupils a chance to enjoy movement while learning in the great outdoors.
On Wednesday, we held a Whole School Walk, with older and younger pupils paired together. Our Active Leaders led the way and offered support and encouragement throughout the walk, fostering a great sense of teamwork and community.
On Thursday and Friday, we hosted football matches with mixed teams from 3rd to 6th class, followed by relays, rounders, and a spirited tug of war competition — including a crowd-favourite match between the 6th class boys and the staff!
We wrapped up the week with a vibrant Yard Disco, bringing everyone together one last time to dance and celebrate a brilliant week of movement and fun.
A huge well done to our Active School Committee, who worked incredibly hard to organise, set up, and run each activity. Their leadership, teamwork, and enthusiasm made the week a fantastic success — and one that pupils will remember for a long time!
PAWS WATER SAFETY
Senior Infants to 2nd Class learned about water safety through an online Water Safety webinar held by Water Safety Ireland in May 2025
As part of our Aquatics strand, pupils from 3rd to 6th class participate in a six-week swimming programme at Killarney Sports & Leisure Centre.
This provides pupils with valuable water safety knowledge and swimming skills, while encouraging fitness and enjoyment of physical activity.
