Active School Flag

• To raise awareness of the value and importance of physical education in primary
schools.

• To acknowledge the professional contribution of the class teacher as the driving force
for physical education, physical activity and sport in the school.

• To make explicit the teaching and learning opportunities afforded by PE.

• To generate the sustained support of management, teachers, pupils, parents, National Governing Bodies
(N.G.B.s), local sports partnerships and the H.S.E. during the course of Active School Week and in the
promotion of Physical Education and co-curricular activities


• To acknowledge the creativity, initiative and commitment of a school community in
the promotion of a physically educated school population.

• To promote values such as inclusivity, team work, fair play, tolerance, respect and volunteerism.

To promote goals such as:

• the importance of enjoyment and play

• maximum participation by all children

• the development of skills and understanding

• a balance between competitive and non competitive activities

• a balance between contact and non contact activities

• opportunities for achievement for each child

• activities equally suitable for boys and girls.