Physical EducationScoil Fionntáin Naofa delivers a very broad and balanced PE Curriculum with every class having their one hour timetabled PE lesson per week. All six strands of the P.E curriculum are covered namely Athletics, Aquatics, Dance, Gymnastics, Games & Outdoor and Adventure Activities. Teachers make full use of the PSSI lesson plans to guide their delivery of P.E lessons and to ensure best practice. We have visiting coaches during the year to assist in the teaching of dancing and hurling, From 1st to 6th class, we have a six week block of swimming lessons each April/May which in Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
Our Active Slogan: 'We like to move it'. Thank you to the children from 5th and 6th class for some incredibly artistic designs.
Gymnastics fun during Sports Day recently!
Practising our handstands in the soft area of the playground!
Funky Friday is proving to be a massive hit in the School Yard.
Our Fitsal Team who participated in the FAI 5 a side competition.
Everybody, no matter what age, loves Parachute Games!!
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The Infant Room making use of our Snakes and Ladders outdoor game.
The pupils from all classes have really enjoyed getting to use our Table Tennis sets during break times and for Active Breaks!
The Floor is Lava! A very inventive game from our Playground Leaders using our Outdoor Obstacle Course. The Infant room love the games that the Playground Leaders come up with!
Irish Dancing!
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Active Breaks in the Junior Room!
Walk on Wednesday!
Practising our striking!
Irish Dancing Lessons with Aisling Davidson!
Couch to 2K training
A soccer tournament as part of Feel Good Friday!
Active Homework!
Water Safety Demonstration with Water Safety Ireland!
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Using our Active Walkway for Orienteering!!
Some delighted faces from First Class as they head off for swimming lessons in Portlaoise Leisure Centre.
A recent hurling game against Gaelscoil Thromaire.
Practising our Football Skills during P.E.
Couch to 1K/2K in conjunction with Laois Partnership!
Crawling to the next station! The Active Walkway has many different uses!
A Halloween HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) session with Mr. Watson!!
Putting the hurling team through their paces with shuttle runs!
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Developing our Skipping Skills!