The Active School Flag (ASF)  

Ballyduff National School are currently working towards attaining our first Active School Flag. 

What is the Active School Flag?

Active School Flag is a Department of Education and Skills initiative supported by Healthy Ireland. The Active School Flag is awarded to schools that strive to achieve a physically educated and physically active school community. The process aims to get more schools, more active, more often.

This year we will be very busy in Ballyduff National School working on the following areas: Physical Education, Physical Activity and Partnerships. Please click on the headings to find out more. This website blogspot will be continually updated throughout the year to bring you all the most relevant news of our events.  

Why get active?

Did you know that four out of five children in the Republic of Ireland are still not getting enough exercise, posing serious risks to their health and well-being?  Being active helps release chemicals in your brain (endorphins), which have a positive effect on your mood, not to mention the benefits to your heart, lungs, muscles and bones. Getting out and being active is also a great way to manage stress.

10 Health Benefits: Physical activity helps a child to…

• Improve agility, balance and co-ordination.

• Feel more energised

• Reduce feelings of stress, anxiety and depression.

• Burn and generate more energy.

• Improve their physical and mental well-being.

• Maintain healthy weight.

• Improve concentration.

• Improve self-esteem and helps them feel good about themselves.

• Develop friendships.