Active Flag

This year, we are working towards getting an Active Schools Flag for our school. The aim of the Active Schools Flag is to encourage children to be more active, more often. It links in with all of the work we are doing throughout the year on Healthy Living – being active, getting exercise, taking care of our minds and bodies.

What is Active Flag?

The Department of Education and Skills wishes to recognise schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community by awarding them the Active School Flag (ASF). The initiative is open to primary and post primary schools, special schools and Youthreach centres to apply. The Active School Flag will be awarded to schools that:

Adhere to DES guidelines regarding PE timetable provision for all students.
Teach a broad and balanced PE curriculum.
Inform and invite the whole school community to participate in the ASF process.
Self-evaluate current provision in terms of PE, Physical Activity and Partnerships.
Plan, implement and monitor improvements for each of the aforementioned areas.
Organise an ‘Active School Week’ as part of the annual school calendar. Schools should work to their own time frame in order to implement changes that will have real and tangible benefits. The ASF is a whole school process and schools are encouraged to look towards parents, the local community and outside agencies (HSE, LSPs, NGBs, PDST) for their support.

The Active School Flag is funded by the Teacher Education Section of the Department of Education and Skills and based in Mayo Education Centre. Once awarded the ASF remains valid for a period of 3 years. To learn more please visit the Active School Flag website and our Active Schools noticeboard inside the main school.