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Fyffes fit squad initiative 2022
Our school signed up to Fyffes Fit Squad.
Fyffes Fit Squad is a multi award-winning
programme that gets kids active through
easy-to-learn and fun-to-do exercises.
The fit squad has well known coaches in
David Gillick and Phil Healy. Our school has
earned 693 banana points to date from
completing the exercises.
Fyffes fit squad logo
Fyffes Fit Squad January 2022
Mr Duignan 5th class taking part in Fyffes Fit Squad Exercises
Ms Ward 4th class taking part in Fyffes Fit Squad
RUN A DAY CHALLENGE 2022
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Our school has committed to the 4 week Run Around Ireland Challenge
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The Run Around Ireland challenge is a key criteria for renewal of our active flag.
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This running challenge will help children learn about Ireland famous landmarks
and bringing the learning outdoors.
How we prepared for challenge?
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Each class were given a Run Around Ireland sheet (see pictures)
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The pupils had to work out the distance between the school and the different
landmarks using google maps.
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The pupils committed to running every day for 4 weeks.
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The pupils ran laps each day around the school(1 lap =1 km). When pupils
reached the required landmark distance, they ticked it off the list.
Active homework
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Pupils have been keeping active at
home too through the active homework
initiative.
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The pupils must complete one physical
activity every day for homework
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The pupils colour in the activity when
they have it finished on their active
homework sheet.
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The pupils have participated really well
and this has helped their health and
wellbeing.
Location of landmarks
Distance between school and landmarks
Active Homework sheet