P.E.
Children from junior infants to 3rd class travel by bus to Abbeydorney Community Hall for P.E. Children from 4th to 6th class travel by bus to Cumann Ioseaf hall in Caherslee for P.E.
School tracksuits and runners to be worn.
Outdoor and Adventure Activities Strand
Strand Unit - Cycling
As part of the above P.E. strand, 3rd class are taking part in a cycling programme called Cycle Sense.
Cycle Sense provides cycle training in County Cork, Cork City and County Kerry. Cycle Sense, based in Skibbereen, West Cork, began cycle training in 2007. They have three instructors, Katie Mann, Ruth Bullough and Karl Watkins. All are approved instructors for Cycle Right, the Irish National Standard for cycle training and Cycling Ireland CORE coaches. Katie also completed the British National Standard Bikeability training with BikeRight in Manchester. They are all Garda vetted, have trained in first aid and disability inclusion.
As parents and cyclists Katie, Ruth and Karl are aware of the need to give children the chance to learn skills to cycle safely on today’s roads. Road safety training is for children and adults from complete beginners to competent cyclists.
This programme is in conjunction with Kerry Sports Partnership.
Further photos available in the photo gallery
Strand - Athletics
As part of the above Athletics strand, 6th class took part in an athletics programme organised by Tralee Harriers in conjunction with Mercy Mounthawk Secondary School students.
Strand Unit - Swimming
In March of each year, for a period of 6 weeks,our 3rd and 4th classes attend swimming lessons. These are held in Tralee Sports Complex in Oakpark, Tralee. Pupils with all levels of ability are catered for and divided into suitable swim groups.