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About the Active School Flag
The Active School Flag was launched by the Department of Education in 2009.
It is a non-
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 opportunities that they offer
2. Plan and implement a series of changes that will enhance PE and extracurricular provision and promote physical activity.
The initiative encourages a partnership approach. It empowers schools to become more proactive in approaching groups like National Governing Bodies (NGBs), Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs), the HSE, Education Centres and the Professional Development Service for Teachers (PDST) to help and support them to develop their PE programmes and to promote physical activity
Once awarded the Active School Flag remains valid for a period of three years.
NOTICE BOARD
Irish National Handball Association ‘National Academy Day’ (May 20 th, Dublin) click here
Follow Your Star is a FREE primary schools education programme about the Paralympic Games and Paralympic sport click here
NEW Tennis Ireland launches new Primary School Tennis Initiative click here
Mary I. Research Proposal for Primary Schools click here
ASF receive ‘Community and Social Responsibility Award' from Irish Water Safety click here
Active School Flag Questionnaire click here
NEW Active Centre Flag for Youthreach Centres click here
IMPORTANT NOTICE: Revised ASF Application Form click here
Irish Water Safety – Primary Aquatics Water Safety Awards (PAWS) click here
ASF Application Documents now available in Irish click here
NGB Primary Schools' Programmes and Resources (2011-
Generation X-
NGB Post Primary Schools' Programmes and Resources (2011-
The HSE re-
Growing Up in Ireland: The Lives of 9-
How to Achieve
the Active School Flag
Register Your Interest
register here
Active School Flag Committee
Review Process
Action Planning
Screening Process
Accreditation Visit
Flag Awarded