Rearcross National School

Sep 20 2016

HPS / ASF

Rearcross National School is currently participating in the Health Promoting Schools (HPS) which is led by the HSE and the Department of Health, with the support of the Department of Education and Skills. Health Promoting Schools (HPS) is not a once-off project, but a whole-school approach to all aspects of health and well-being. Following its 11 steps allows your school community to plan and record the health and wellbeing projects already running in your school, and aims to identify and fill any gaps, providing a coherent framework and evidence base for the work.

Active School Flag Section

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As part of our HPS application, we are applying for the Active School flag. The Active School Flag is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. Active children concentrate and learn better, present with fewer discipline problems and achieve higher test results. Keep checking our website for further updates.

Our Active School Flag Committee

(Amy O’ Gorman [ASF coordinator], Albert Nolan , Orla Hammersley, Ailín Rochford, Emily Hurley, Tristan Deegan, Cormac Sheehy).

Active School Week 2017

As part of our application for the Active School Flag, our school is required to organise an annual Active School Week. Click on the link below to see a timetable of the events we engaged in this year.

Active School Week 2017

(Dance / Athletics / Games / Gymnastics / Outdoor and adventure activities)