Scoil Náisiúnta Réalt na Mara Réalt na Mara National School

Mill Street, Dundalk, Co Louth, A91 TD3H

(042) 9327230
Principal: Mr Phil McCaul

Active Schools Week

Active Schools Week is taking place from Monday April 27th to Friday May 1st 2026

ACTIVE SCHOOL WEEK @ RÉALT NA MARA

Monday 27th April – Friday 1st May

"60 Minutes of Activity Every Day for Every Child!"

Physical activity is essential for our children’s health and well-being. This week, we are celebrating our journey toward the Active School Flag by making movement our top priority!

 


SLOGAN COMPETITION: WIN A PRIZE!

We need a catchy slogan for our Active School Flag!

  • The Challenge: Pupils are invited to create a short, fun slogan that encourages everyone to stay active.
  • The Prize: A fantastic prize will be awarded to the winning entry!
  • How to Enter: Bring your best ideas to school on Monday. Think about our school name, our new walkway, or our sports heroes!

 


THE ACTIVE HOMEWORK CHALLENGE

  • Active Homework Only: No written homework this week—all tasks are physical!
  • Support Your Child: Please help your child reach their 60-minute daily goal.
  • Wear Your Tracksuit: Students should wear their school tracksuit every day this week.

 


SCHOOL HIGHLIGHTS

  • Daily Action: Yoga, Whole School Dance, Skipping workshops, and Yard Games.
  • Learning on the Move: We are launching our brand new walkway!
  • Crazy Golf: Coming very soon to our school grounds!
  • Meet the Pros: Exclusive webinars with Olympic Boxer Gráinne Walsh and Paralympic Rower Tiarnan O’Donnell.

 


SUNDAY JUNIOR PARK RUN

Keep the momentum going!

  • Time: Every Sunday morning @ 9:30 am
  • Location: The Windmill (beside DKIT)