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The Active School Flag

The Department of Education and Skills wishes to recognise schools that strive to achieve a physically active and physically educated school community.

In order to be awarded the Active School Flag schools must:

1. Commit to a process of self evaluation in terms of the PE programmes and physical activity opportunities that they offer
2. Plan and implement a series of changes that will promote physical activity and enhance PE and extracurricular provision

The initiative encourages a partnership approach. It empowers schools to become more proactive in approaching groups like theNational Governing Bodies (NGBs), Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), the HSE, Education Centres and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) to help and support them in their efforts to promote physical activity.

Once awarded the Active School Flag remains valid for a period of 3 years after which time schools are invited to re-apply.

For further details visit the Active School Flag website www.activeschoolflag.ie

Regional Meetings will be held to support schools who wish to engage with the Active School Flag initiative. These will be held nationwide in late September/early October 2011. See details here...