Well done to everyone for making Active Week so much fun this year. We kicked off on Monday with fun activities such as frisbee, athletics and boxing. On Tuesday, Padraig invited us all to Grangegorman where the whole school participated in his fantastic fun stations, incorporating everything from dance to Tug-of-War to dodgeball. Michael and […]
Read More Active Week 2021A few weeks ago, as part of out Active School Flag renewal, we conducted a survey among parents/ guardians and children regarding physical activity and education. It was suggested that the school could provide some information around exercise and nutrition. Children should be getting 60 minutes of exercise per day and while they will get […]
Read More Useful links for information about nutrition and exercise for childrenHuge congratulations to the 6th class pupils who completed the final mile of the Marathon Kids programme on the Grangegorman campus today. Over the past 8 weeks, the children have been running increasing speeds and distances, along with learning all about the health, social, community and educational benefits of an active lifestyle. Conditions were cold […]
Read More Marathon Kids Final MileWe have been busy this month learning about day and night, and have even taken a few trips to outer space! We learned about numbers 1-3, started our sounds too and did some great running out around the roundabout. Enjoy looking at the pictures below!
Read More November in Ciara’s Junior InfantsWe are very fortunate to now have regular use of the pitches in Grangegorman, on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Several classes have already utilised this fantastic resource with many other classes also visiting the campus for nature walks and other outdoor activities.
Read More Sports facilities in GrangegormanAs part of the Active School Flag renewal process, the pupils of D7ET have been working up a sweat with the Active Break Every Day initiative. Each class chooses how they want to be active: running, dancing or exercising. Having music at break times certainly helps to get everyone moving!
Read More Active Break EverydayOnce again this year, 6th classes are participating in the fantastic Marathon Kids Programme, an initiative that sees them run increasingly long distances each week that will add up to a total of 26.2 miles after the 8 week programme is complete. Pupils are also learning about the many physical, mental, social and community benefits […]
Read More Marathon KidsWe are delighted to have 2nd and 6th classes taking part in weekly GAA lessons throughout September and October. All classes in the school will have the same opportunity at some stage during the year. Have a look at some of the photos.
Read More GAADue to current health and safety guidelines, boxing sessions have been a little different this year. But 5th and 6th classes have both really enjoyed participating in some pretty gruelling boxing fitness sessions. Hopefully there will be an opportunity for other classes to engage in this initiative later on in the school year.
Read More Boxing in D7ETThis year, the 5th classes are extremely lucky to have the opportunity to attend rowing sessions in Dublin Municipal Rowing Club in Islandbridge. Have a look at them in action!
Read More 5th class rowing