St Josephs National School, Hilltown, Ballymitty, Co. Wexford.

Aims of the Active Schools Program

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 support and involvement of the wider school community during the course of Active School Week and over the course of the school year.



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

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.

No one is perfect - that's why pencils have erasers. ~ Author Unknown